Policy Analyst Freedom Of Information Act

Location: Remote

Weekly Hours FT: 3040 hours per week Total No. of Hours 40

Overall Position Summary and Objectives

The purpose of this position is to produce work products and documents associated with FOIA case processing to include correspondence researching analyzing and evaluating data for information request responses.

Min Education Bachelors

Resume Max Pages 3

Certifications & Licenses

• Bachelors degree in governmental affairs public policy or a related field

Skills (Ranked by Priority)

1. Strong communication skills both oral and written
2. Policy briefs
3. Writing

Software

• Word

Field of Study

• Public Policy

Statement of Work Details

Provides technical experience needed to analyze develop and implement organizational policies and practices.

• Research analyze and evaluate data for information request responses write final response letters with no redactions or with routine applicable exemptions 2
• Independently process FOIA requests including correspondence memoranda and redacting documents 1
• Draft memoranda for NIH OD FOIA Office proposing a final determination on requests denied in part or full 3
• Write email information request responses as received from other organizations and the public
• Conduct research on relevant disclosure laws regulations policies and precedents in order to reach conclusions regarding the release of requested information and document results
• Apply knowledge of the FOIA the Privacy Act DHHS FOIA Regulations NIH policy and court decisions to review requests for information determine the appropriateness of the release and review and make recommendations regarding appeals
• Review documents and responses to ensure compliance with the Acts and the regulations and policies issued pursuant to them
• Refer FOIA and PA requests to the appropriate NHLBI or Institute enter IC Service Center client divisions and offices for response documents
• Consult with members of the public attorneys congressional staffers IC management and NIH intramural or extramural staff to resolve requests for sensitive documents which may involve proprietary commercial and financial information invasions of personal privacy ongoing investigations or predecision and deliberative material description Consult with the DHHS FOI Office and the Office of General Counsel in reviewing and arriving at recommendations regarding requests involving administrative appeals
• Review appeals for nonrelease of information or fees charged under the FOIA
• Evaluate appeals considering applicable laws regulations and/or additional justifications provided by the requester
• Recommend approval disapproval of the appeal and write responses to the HHS FOIA Officer who decides administrative appeals
• Coordinate information requests with other offices; maintain a record of information in case file as appropriate description Analyze regulations case decisions policies and procedures to determine whether private or confidential information can be released; draft memoranda based on findings description Participate in meetings and discussions with attorneys on how best to respond to lawsuits over information requests via phone and electronic correspondence
• Analyze and provide written analyses of new regulations to determine their impact on existing policies and procedures
• Use automated tracking systems to monitor requests for confidential information to ensure their timely resolution; extract information from multiple sources for use in writing reports
• Draft a weekly progress report regarding the status of assigned FOIA cases and other activities to be submitted to the Branch Chief
• Respond to inquiries for the formal release of documents
• Communicate with consumers the public or special interest groups on behalf of an organization
• Negotiate informal agreements and support formal agreements to resolve conflicts between the requesters and providers of information; determine what is needed by a requester and assist the requester in formulating a request that will satisfy the requesters information needs

Provides technical advice to program staff regarding new policies and procedures.

• Interpret requirements analyze gathered information verify facts draw conclusions and prepare work products

Performs research of issues pertaining to current policies regulations and procedures and prepares issuance to program staff on changes.

• Work with staff on reporting requirements including collecting information collaborating with other offices and preparing written reports

Assists with data collection.

• Compile and analyze policy and related information

Collects and analyzes data.

• Collect organize and analyze data from various sources

Analyzes and provides information on current policy issues.

• Prepare background information options and recommendations that are used to brief upper management

Attends meetings to review and implement discussion items.

• Attend meetings workshops and seminars on relevant topics; provide a summary of relevant proceedings

Prepares reports graphs etc. for use by upper management.

• Interpret analyze and condense material from a variety of sources for presentation

Provides technical expertise needed to independently analyze develop and implement organizational policies and practices.

• Provide expert advice on the administrative and management implications of policy and program proposals

Analyzes and consults with upper management regarding current policy issues.

• Prepare background information options and recommendations that are used to brief upper management

Summarizes data and prepares and reviews reports graphs etc. for use by upper management.

• Interpret analyze and condense material from a variety of sources for presentation

Develops new policies that support organizational goals.

• Prepare recommendations and alternative options based on knowledge and analysis of policy practices and procedures

Plan lead and attends meetings to review and implement discussion items.

• Attend meetings workshops and seminars on relevant topics; provide a summary of relevant proceedings

Prepares briefing materials and professional packages for upper management and provides recommendations for improvement.

• Prepare a variety of status reports management summaries and briefing papers which identify problems assess the overall condition of work completed or in progress and outline issues solutions and recommendations