Title: FOIA Specialist
Location: Remote/ WFH
Clearance: Public Trust
Target Salary: $70K-$75K
Employment: Full-time
Contract Length: 1 Year base + 4 Option years
About the Role:
Overview: Aitheras LLC is seeking a contractor to serve as an FOIA Specialist to support the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) in fulfilling its responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
Key Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- The FOIA Specialist will work with FHFA personnel to obtain information for FOIA requests, review and analyze FOIA requests, and communicate with requesters to clarify FOIA requests. Other responsibilities include:
- Independently determining what information may be released
- Accurately redacting documents
- Applying FOIA exemptions
- Maintaining accurate records of released or withheld information
- Preparing draft response letters
Required Experience/Skills:
- The ideal candidate should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Outstanding organizational skills
- Expert knowledge of FOIA laws and regulations.
- The contractor must have at least three years of FOIA processing experience and experience using FOIA Xpress for managing FOIA requests.
- Similar work experience in a federal government setting is preferred.
What We Do
[uh-THEAR-us] means pure air in Greek, deriving from "Aither" defined by Aristotle as the "fifth element of air in continuous, circular motion.” Similarly, with continuous collaboration with our clients and technology partners, we strive for pure innovation and excellence.
AITHERAS, LLC is a customer-centric innovative IT consulting firm delivering timely and cost-effective solutions for our federal, state, local, and commercial clients. Since 2002, our clients have entrusted us with mission critical projects relying on our services and expertise in Data Analytics, Cloud Computing Services, IT Engineering and Application Development, Records and Data Management, Litigation Support, and Cyber Security. We are headquartered in Rockville, MD, an ISO 9001:2015 certified firm, a designated Small Business by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) by the State of Maryland Department of Transposition (MDOT).
As an accomplished technology solution provider, we prioritize understanding the challenges that our clients face to support achieving scalable and customer-centric solutions. Whether the challenge is expanded mission requirements, or budgetary pressures or shrinking workforces, we design custom solutions that maximize the investment for long-term success.
AITHERAS has served and partnered with over a hundred clients since 2002. We continue to be driven by seeing our clients excel and thrive in their mission. Let us know how we can partner with you to integrate innovative and sustainable solutions for your success.
