Senior FOIA Specialist

Public Trust Eligibility Required

About Aretum

Aretum is a mission-driven organization committed to delivering innovative technology-enabled solutions to our customers across defense civilian and homeland security sectors. Our teams work at the intersection of strategy technology and transformation helping agencies solve their most critical challenges. We believe in investing in our people and creating a culture where collaboration inclusion and professional growth are at the forefront.

Job Summary

Aretum is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Senior FOIA Specialist to join our team. As a Senior FOIA Specialist you will play a crucial role in supporting the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) program and ensuring compliance with FOIA regulations and guidelines.

Due to the nature of our work as a federal consulting organization employees may be expected to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and must adhere to applicable safeguarding and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Timely acknowledge incoming FOIAs referrals consultations FOIA appeals and Privacy Act requests
• Conduct thorough responsiveness reviews de-dupe records and apply discretionary judgment on FOIA procedural issues such as fee category determinations fee waivers and grants for expedited processing
• Prepare search memoranda for the appropriate record custodians
• Review large record sets thoroughly with an eye for detail
• Apply redactions to responsive records in accordance with the FOIA USDAs FOIA regulations and any applicable case law
• Manage administrative files in accordance with internal standard operating procedures
• Coordinate and oversee the production of large-scale collection efforts involving multiple components
• Adhere to USDAs commonly used confidentiality statutes

• 5 years of FOIA processing experience
• Juris Doctor (JD)
• Federal FOIA processing experience as a federal government employee or as a federal government contractor
• Experience processing complex FOIA requests that include submitter outreach and FOIA consultations and referrals
• Familiarity with FOIAXpress or a similar FOIA tracking/processing system
• Proficiency in delivering detail-oriented work
• Capable of working within a team
• Strong analytical and writing skills

Travel Requirements

This is a remote position; however occasional travel may be required based on project needs client meetings team collaboration events or training sessions. Travel is expected to be less than 10% and will be communicated in advance whenever possible.

EEO Statement

Aretum is committed to fostering a workplace rooted in excellence integrity and equal opportunity for all. We adhere to merit-based hiring practices ensuring that all employment decisions are made based on qualifications skills and ability to perform the job without preference or consideration of factors unrelated to job performance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer Aretum complies with all applicable federal state and local employment laws.

We are proud to support our nations veterans and military families providing career opportunities that honor their service and experience.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the hiring process due to a disability please contact for assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

U.S. Work Authorization

Due to federal contract requirements only U.S. citizens are eligible for this position. This position supports a federal government contract and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability Determination depending on the agencys background investigation requirements.

• Salary Range: $90000-$125000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including education experience qualifications skills and applicable contract requirements.
• Health Care Plan (Medical Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off
• Family Leave (Maternity Paternity)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development

Required Experience:

Senior IC