Government Information Specialist

Summary About the Position: Supports the FOIA and Privacy Act Program. Responsibilities Independently processes Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) requests, coordinating with requestors and federal agencies to facilitate processing. Analyzes records to determine what material can be released, applying legal exemptions and redactions as required by FOIA/PA regulations. Drafts final correspondence to requestors explaining the processing of their requests and the legal basis for any information withheld. Serves as a case action officer with full authority to review and clear command information for public release, ensuring withheld information is properly protected. Implements FOIA/PA policy and programs across the headquarters, sub-unified commands, and component offices. Provides expert guidance, support, and assistance on FOIA/PA processing and policy to over 50 associated officers throughout the enterprise. Develops, coordinates, and compiles the command's FOIA Ann...