Initial Processing (IP) FOIA Analyst

In this role, you will support our customer's mission to help maintain transparency in our government by providing administrative support for incoming Freedom of Information and Privacy Act (FOI/PA) requests. Transparency in our government is essential for government accountability and is also integral to our country's democracy. Through this work, you provide citizens with easier access to government information. However, while an open and transparent government is essential to our work, those working in this position are responsible for safeguarding the information that may cause harm if released.

Essential duties and responsibilities for the position include, but are not limited to:

• Provide administrative support to search, collect, and analyze responsive documents for incoming FOI/PA requests and maintain information regarding the documents in a database.
• Complete and deliver files ready for FOI/PA processing while maintaining control of classified documents.
• Search government databases for background information and conduct record searches on requested information.
• Research, review, analyze and interpret all responsive information.
• Compile, prepare and report findings from available relevant information to the customers within established guidelines, legal constraints, and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain performance to ensure the delivery of timely, high-quality work consistent with customer specifications while handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Work independently as part of an integrated team and display high self-motivation and integrity.
• Have the ability to maintain an exceptional level of organization and time management skills

Training:

• IP FOIA Analysts will attend an on-site, paid, six-week training course that will equip you with the skills needed to be successful in this role.
• At the end of the training course, you must pass an assessment test.
• After the initial training course has concluded, you will have 90 days of on-the-job training.
• Must be available to work between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The Basic Qualifications for this position are as follows:

• Education/Experience: Must meet one of the following requirements.
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 3 years of specialized work experience, including providing products and services similar to those outlined in this position description
  • The military experience of an analytical nature
• Must be able to obtain and maintain US government-issued security clearance
• Must successfully complete a computer-based assessment on typing skills with a score of 90% accuracy and 11 WPM

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficient computer skills, including the ability to navigate Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), Internet Browsers, and SharePoint, and capable of using complex records systems and computer applications.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment and relate well to others
• Ability to manage individual workflow effectively and improve processes when necessary
• Ability to perform routine analytical, administrative, research, and recordkeeping tasks
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with coworkers both in written and verbal communications
• A positive attitude focused on customer satisfaction
• Ability to show initiative and commitment to the company's goals
• Ability to readily adapt to changing requirements
• Strong commitment to performing and producing at the highest level of quality at all times

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects office equipment; use fingers and hands to type or write; reach with hands and arms, talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to Lift up to 15 lbs, bend, reach, carry, stoop, kneel, climb, etc.

Work Environment:

This position is generally sedentary and is performed in an open office environment with a large personal desk space.

Subject to all federal and state laws, rules, and regulations, EM Key Solutions requires all employees accessing federal spaces to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Newly hired employees must be fully vaccinated prior to their contract employment start date. EM Key Solutions will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals who are legally entitled to an exemption under applicable laws so long as it does not create an undue hardship for EM Key Solutions and/or does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the employee or others in the workplace.

Founded in 2015, EM Key Solutions, Inc. (EMKS) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) offering a broad range of services to support Federal Government enterprises in meeting their mission requirements and business demands.

Relationships are key to EMKS! We adopt a customer-centric approach and proven management processes for every project we undertake. Through sound leadership and management principles, EMKS focuses on offering its clients the solutions they need to be successful throughout the project management lifecycle at the most competitive rates

EMKS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to hiring and retaining qualified and talented individuals, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Our strategy and philosophy are to inspire, energize, and empower employees. We use E-Verify to validate employees' ability to work legally in the United States.