Government Information Specialist (FOIA Specialist)

Treasury, Departmental Offices; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 102,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Treasury, Departmental Offices is seeking a Government Information Specialist (FOIA Specialist) in Washington, DC. You will handle intake, initial review, and coordination of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act requests within the Departmental Offices, supporting the administration and implementation of the FOIA within Treasury.

The role requires coordinating with PTR and program offices to ensure timely processing, maintaining case records, and preparing reports.

Responsibilities

• Support administration and implementation of the FOIA and Privacy Act within Departmental Offices.
• Coordinate intake, review, and tracking of FOIA requests and appeals.
• Manage case workflows across the request lifecycle and document actions.
• Communicate with requesters and program offices to ensure timely processing.
• Assist in maintaining case records and preparing reports.

Job description

Government Information Specialist (FOIA Specialist)

• Hiring Agency: Treasury, Departmental Offices
• Department: Department of the Treasury
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

This position is located at Departmental Offices,Management CFO - Privacy, Transparency, and Records. As a/an Government Information Specialist (FOIA Specialist), you will be responsible for the intake, initial review, and coordination of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act requests within DO, supporting the administration and implementation of the FOIA within Treasury.

Key Responsibilities

The Office of Privacy, Transparency and Records (PTR) leads Treasury's administration of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act.

PTR serves as the principal office responsible for administering and overseeing Treasury-wide implementation of the Department's FOIA program on behalf of the Chief FOIA Officer, prepares department-wide reports on program administration, operates the FOIA program of Departmental Offices (DO), and acts as the Treasury-wide resource for all Treasury Bureaus.

As a Government Information Specialist (FOIA Specialist), you will: Support the administration and implementation of the FOIA and the Privacy Act within Departmental Offices, including the handling, tracking, and coordination of requests, consultations, and administrative appeals. Assist in ensuring requests are appropriately received, documented, assigned, and managed in accordance with applicable statutory requirements, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Coordinate the intake and initial management of FOIA and Privacy Act requests, consultations, and appeals received by DO. Responsibilities include reviewing incoming requests for completeness, identifying requests requiring clarification or perfection, preparing acknowledgment letters and other correspondence, and researching and facilitating the timely routing and assignment of search taskers to the appropriate program office record custodians.

Manage and coordinate case management activities throughout the request lifecycle, including:- Intake: Perform FOIA Requester Service Center functions, including receiving and logging requests, entering and maintaining case information, managing records in the FOIA case management system, and routing request for appropriate action.- Case Management: Coordinate request perfection, clarification, acknowledgment, assignment, tracking, and follow-up activities.

Communicate directly with requesters, program office record custodians, and other federal entities to facilitate timely and accurate handling of requests.- Processing Coordination: Monitor case progress, coordinate with program offices and FOIA processing personnel, maintain case documentation, and assist in preparing complete case files for review and subsequent processing or determination.

Apply knowledge of the full FOIA request lifecycle, including document review, redaction, and disclosure processes, to facilitate effective case management and coordination. Monitor request status, identify outstanding actions and potential delays, and provide administrative and technical support to facilitate compliance with applicable FOIA and Privacy Act requirements.

Assist in maintaining accurate case records, preparing reports, and identifying opportunities to improve intake and case management procedures.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Treasury, Departmental Offices, Department of the Treasury.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $102415 – $158322/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-17.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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