FOIA Records Specialist

About the role

Amentum is hiring a FOIA Records Specialist for its Federal Government contract in Winchester, Virginia. The role supports the customer's mission to keep government transparent by providing administrative support for incoming Freedom of Information and Privacy Act (FOI/PA) requests and declassification reviews. It also safeguards information that could cause harm if released. All specialists attend an on-site, paid six-week training course.

Key responsibilities

• Support the search, collection and analysis of responsive documents for incoming FOI/PA requests and keep document records in a database.
• Complete and deliver files ready for FOI/PA processing while controlling classified documents.
• Search government databases for background information and conduct record searches on requested information.
• Research, review, analyze and interpret responsive information, then compile and report findings to the customer within guidelines, legal constraints and SOPs.
• Deliver timely, high-quality work on multiple projects and work independently as part of an integrated team.

Required profile

• Current, active Top Secret clearance with CI Poly (verifiable in JPAS) or ability to obtain and maintain one; U.S. citizenship required.
• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience, or equivalent experience; former military personnel encouraged to apply.
• Experience with declassification reviews, FOI/PA requests, National Name Checks or records and information management is desired but not required.
• Ability to complete a 4-6 week training course and pass the final test.

Required skills

• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• Typing speed of at least 60 words per minute.
• Ability to learn new systems, create graphs and charts and draft technical and administrative documents.

What we offer

• Pay of $26.44 (good-faith estimate).
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, educational reimbursement, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan.
• Disability and life insurance, pet insurance and tax-saving options.