FOIA Consultant II

Company Overview: **Work Where it Matters** Akima Secure Technologies (AST), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska. At AST, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. **For our shareholders,** AST provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. **For our government customers,** AST’s capabilities provide agile, innovative, and trusted information technology solutions to achieve, maintain and advance functionality, efficiency, security, and compliance. **As an AST employee,** you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options. Description: AST is looking for a FOIA Disclosure Specialist to support the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) program through the review, analysis, redaction, and release of responsive records. This person works closely with contractors, requesters, and stakeholders to ensure that FOIA requests are processed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with all applicable statutes, regulations, and agency policies. This position also involves specialized review of scientific and technical records where applicable. Responsibilities: * Disclosure Review: + Review FOIA requests to determine appropriate actions and response times. + Search, analyze, and process materials responsive to FOIA requests. + Prepare FOIA request folders, track requests in agency systems, and draft response letters. + Prepare an index of produced documents including document details, withheld portions, and exemption codes. + Support cradle\-to\-grave processing of disclosure requests, including recommendations for redactions and release determinations. + Review, evaluate, and analyze routine disclosure requests and recommend clearance of OC’s disclosure activities. + Ensure disclosure analysis requests are accurate, satisfactory, timely, and contain only information considered disclosable under FOIA, the Privacy Act, and applicable regulations. + Review documents for disclosure and recommend appropriate action. + Keep abreast of all changes to the statues and regulations to ensure compliance. + Maintain awareness of current developments to correctly review and analyze records for disclosure. + Apply understanding of scientific principles, content, and context related to drug and biological products for consistent disclosure determinat