Freedom Of Information Act Analyst
CurrentSupports the Chief, Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Division by processing FOIA/PA requests to completion.Interprets and applies laws, regulations, policies, and guidance to provide access to Federal agency records and information, while ensuring protected information is appropriately withheld.Researches, analyzes, and evaluates data for response to FOIA/PA requests. Makes determinations pertaining to disclosures, issuance of denials, redactions, access to Federal agency records and the use and dissemination of personally identifiable information.Prepares responses to requesters to include acknowledgement letters and responses to status requests.Prepares appropriate correspondence to task internal and external organizations for responsive records for FOIA/PA requests.Prepares referral and consultation memoranda to other agencies as appropriate.Redacts information, using REDAX, to include specifying FOIA Exemptions to be applied.Assembles and reviews proposed FOIA release packages. Coordinates and routes all proposed responses for FOIA/PA requests through the Security Management Office, Command OPSEC, Staff Judge Advocate, and other offices/directorates as appropriate.