Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required., 5-7 years of relevant experience or equivalent education/experience., Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat., Experience with FOIA processes, preferably with the FAA..

Key responsibilities:

Review and process incoming FOIA requests and recommend appropriate actions.

Conduct research and prepare written materials related to information requests.

Prepare timely responses to requesters and maintain documentation of requests.

Perform records management and assist with e-discovery functions.

Job description

The FOIA Analyst III is responsible for processing and conducting research and analysis. Reviews and processes pending, complex FOIA cases. Prepares documentation for and drafts responses to FOIA re-quests.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.   

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to obtain and maintain the required customer clearance for access to systems, facilities, equipment and property.
Skilled proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Office programs (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).
Skilled proficiency in Adobe Acrobat, FOIA Express and Axon.
FOIA experience with the FAA preferred.
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five to seven (5-7) years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Reviews incoming FOIA requests to determine subject matter and recommends appropriate processing.

Researches and prepares a variety of written materials and correspondence related to requests for information.

Prepares timely responses to incoming requesters as assigned.

Performs review and conducts searches, as necessary, to locate information responsive to requests.

Recognizes and segregates various types of nondisclosure information contained within a wide range of agency records.

With the assistance of government staff, conducts factual research of defined scope and complexity utilizing various sources of reference such as the internet, periodicals, office or attorney files, case law and policy guidance, statutes and regulations, computer databases, and other pertinent sources to supply necessary information for inclusion in responses to the public, Members of Congress and other federal agencies.

Works with agency experts in conducting secondary searches and reviews when appeals to final denials are received.

Performs records management and e-discovery functions, including researching records management and e-discovery obligations, assisting in updating records schedules, assisting with e-discovery projects and facilitating the transfer of records, as needed.

Reviews records, databases and entries to assist in responding to and maintaining the administrative requests.

Files, retrieves and copies case file materials.

Tabs, numbers, labels and assembles documents.

Prepares documents for image scanning.

Performs other document collection related activities, including document screening and labeling of files to be scanned.

Collects, organizes, analyzes and prepares records for processing.

Assists with a variety of administrative responsibilities of assigned requests, including preparing correspondence, accurately entering data into management databases and generating reports using various electronic databases.

Maintains accurate, up-to-date notes and documentation regarding the status of multiple requests and projects.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five to seven (5-7) years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.

EOE including Disability/Vet

The estimated pay range for this role is $24.00 to $38.87, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: