Government Information Specialist (FOIA/PA), Fort Meade

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Independently reviews and analyzes Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act requests and the records responsive to such requests and consults with program officials about concerns they may have about release of those records. Processes complex FOIA/PA requests for access to highly sensitive records including classified materials and national security information.Analyzes requests for DOD information and is a USAINSCOM point of contact in resolving technical questions relating to FOIA/PA requests. Assists and advises top-level USAINSCOM officials when issues raised are controversial, are precedent setting, involve disagreement among action offices or otherwise require special attention or guidance.Provides technical guidance to FOIA and PA coordinators USAINSCOM-wide to ensure that they are consistent with, and conform to, acceptable Army and DOD standards of processing unusual and complex FOIA requests. Interprets and advises on new developments and recent court decisions, legislative activities, and Congressional initiatives regarding release of information under the FOIA and PA for their impact on the USAINSCOM.Provides input, fact sheets, recommended changes, regarding successful resolution of complex FOIA situations encountered throughout the USAINSCOM and makes recommendations of policy changes on FOIA and PA matters to the Director. Provides advice and guidance to USAINSCOM Organizations regarding policies and procedures for the FOIA and PA programs.Notifies the Director of noncompliance or potential problem areas and recommends corrective action or resolutions.