Job DescriptionPosition Overview- Respond to public and official requests for review and release of classified and/or sensitive customer information under the FOIA, PA, or E.O. 13526 Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR). Respond to complex cases, such as those including litigation and appeals, demonstrating extensive knowledge of the FOIA/PA/MDR, all of its exemptions and the overall administration of the FOIA/PA/MDR requirements. Support includes determining if a request is a new case, assessing what is needed, coordinating with appropriate organizations for subject matter expert (SME) review, analyzing the adequacy of the responses, consulting with other IC elements for equity reviews, preparing high-quality and error-free documents ready for Government action and artifacts as required by the case, and updating all appropriate trackers, scorecards, and calendars regarding cases
- Develop and deliver training, or review and update current training content on FOIA and privacy processes and policy to customer staff that effectively communicates the responsibilities of ODNI staff, the required processes, and the required artifacts.
- Drives collaboration and relationship building through the IC counterpart engagement process by enabling the IC engagement plan
- Proofread and peer review artifacts from other members of the contract staff. Ensure deliverables are timely, accurate, and error-free.
- Document and maintain SOPs for all activities within IRRG.
- Engage with customer and IC Working groups, such as the IMC and Difficult Issues Forum, as directed by the Government.
- Using clear and concise language, author, develop, comment on, or update interagency issuances on complex topics. Deliverables may include formal recommendations researched by the Contractor staff, and shall be presented to the Government as a peer-reviewed memo or other formal document.
- Use analytic skills to assess the adequacy of the responses from searches, which shall be presented to the Government.
- Track and update the status of cases in a timely and accurate manner using customer tools as identified by the Government.
- Provide inputs to annual compliance reports as directed by the Government.
- Prohibits access to information about an individual without that individual's knowledge and consent.
- Assist the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), the Office of the Inspector General of the IC (ICIG), the customer Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA), the Office of Strategic Communications (StratComm), the National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC), customer Office of Security (OS), customer CLPT Office, Mission Integration (MI), Policy & Capabilities (P&C), Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO), and other relevant organizations, to ensure customer compliance with all aspects of FOIA/PA/MDR.
- Draft or review documents for technical correction and edits in the development of Congressional testimony, budget presentations, issue papers and talking points related to FOIA/PA/MDR.
- Assist Government Leads in assessing capability needs, opportunities, and gaps to help link resources to strategy. Deliverables may include formal recommendations researched by the Contractor staff, and shall be presented to the Government as a peer-reviewed memo or other formal document.
- Identify interdependencies across IC strategic plans and efforts, and review and assess alignment of IC component strategic plans.
- Assist Government leads in developing venues for creatively addressing complex IC issues that develop shared perspectives and lead to IC commitment to action.
- Execute the duties of the on-site, Key Personnel Team Lead. These tasks include, but are not limited to:
Required Skills- Active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph.
- Requires a BS/BA + 5 years of experience required, or 9+ years of experience with no degree
- Demonstrated experience supporting FOIA, PA, MDR, and/or ADR case processing, including coordination, documentation, drafting correspondence, and interacting with requesters.
- Strong ability to review sensitive government records and ensure compliance with disclosure, privacy, and classification requirements.
- Excellent written communication skills, with a proven ability to produce error-free, professionally formatted documents.
- Proficiency with case management tools and document-handling systems; experience with IC or ODNI systems is a plus.
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to accurately document case actions.
Desired Skills- Experience with FOIA case management within the Intelligence Community.
- Familiarity with FOIA records tracking systems.
- Background in legal, paralegal, compliance, or records management disciplines.
- Prior experience drafting official correspondence and coordinating with multiple government entities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.
Additional Details- Fusion Innovation anticipates the annual base salary for this position will generally range from $100,000 to $215,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to:
- Years of direct applicable experience with this work and the Customer
- Relevant education, certifications, and training
- Contract labor category requirements, skill level, contract bill rate, and hours allocation
- Alignment with the position's responsibilities
- Additional specialized skills
In addition to base salary, eligible employees may be considered for discretionary bonuses and are eligible for Fusion Innovation's comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, company-sponsored retirement contributions, paid leave, professional development opportunities, and other employee benefits.
