Journeyman FOIA Specialist

Journeyman FOIA Specialist - 

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Information and Technology (OIT), 

Veterans Affairs Central Office (VACO) FOIA Service

Position: Full-Time / On-Site

     -VA Central Office, 811 Vermont Ave, NW Washington, DC 20420

Caladwich Consulting, LLC is an SBA-certified 8(a), CVE-certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with a single focus- deliver exceptional results! Caladwich mission is to help clients meet their strategic and operational objectives by employing a range of capabilities that are integrated and focused to provide real solutions and deliver results.

Caladwich Consulting is seeking an Journeyman Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Specialist to provide assistance to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) FOIA Program with FOIA intake, initial reviews, record searches, and routine correspondence drafting. This role supports FOIA processing activities under the guidance of senior staff and contributes to timely, compliant handling of FOIA requests within the VA’s designated eFOIA system of record as well as assisting senior staff in maintaining workflow efficiency, ensuring accuracy, and supporting timely completion of FOIA tasks.

Daily Hours of Operation are 7:00 am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays.

Core Responsibilities- SM Expertise in the following fields: 

• Interpret and analyze FOIA requests to determine scope, record requirements, and appropriate processing actions.

• Conduct FOIA request searches and validate responsive records in coordination with VA Service Line offices.

• Apply FOIA exemptions and perform redactions in accordance with statute, VA policy, and guidance.

• Prepare draft FOIA responses, redacted records, and supporting documentation for senior staff and VA FOIA Service review.

• Process Simple and Complex FOIA requests within the VA’s eFOIA system of record.

• Communicate with requesters as needed to clarify requests or obtain additional information, under VA FOIA Service direction.

• Support backlog reduction efforts by meeting established FOIA timeliness requirements.

• Maintain accurate FOIA case documentation and processing notes in the eFOIA system.

• Coordinate with Senior FOIA Specialists to ensure consistency and quality in FOIA processing activities.

Requirements for Candidate:

• Associates’ degree w/ concentration on Business Administration, Public Administration, Information System major from accredited institution. 

• Minimum of one (2) year’s of FOIA request processing experience within the last 24 months.

• Relevant understanding of FOIA Statues, exemptions, and processing workflows.

• Familiarity with enterprise FOIA backlog reduction initiatives.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear, professional responses.

• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database tools.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching

• Health/Dental/Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Federal Holiday Observation