Senior FOIA Specialist

GCC Technologies, founded in 1997 with headquarters in Oakland, Maryland, is a fast growing service-disabled Veteran owned Small Business and HUBZone company with an outstanding record of performance providing more effective and efficient acquisition, business process, administrative and security services to multiple federal agencies. GCC was recently ISO certified under ISO 9001:2015.

GCC Technologies is looking for Senior FOIA specialist to support a large FOIA contract supporting the Department of Veteran Affairs. This is for a pending proposal and position availability is contingent upon contract award. The contract has both onsite and remote flexibility and will be supporting the Washington DC office.

A Senior FOIA Contractor performs advanced FOIA processing functions with minimal oversight and provides subject matter guidance to the FOIA team. This role conducts complex reviews, applies exemptions with expert-level accuracy, mentors junior and mid-level staff, and supports quality assurance efforts. The Senior FOIA Contractor ensures consistency, identifies potential risks or harm, and contributes to overall FOIA program effectiveness and compliance.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor Degree required
• 3 years of FOIA processing experience within last 48 months
• Additional FOIA experience may substitute for formal FOIA training or degree.

Duties:

• Meets or exceeds all Journeyman FOIA Contractor KSAs.
• Minimum of three (3) years of FOIA request processing within the last 48 months.
• Expert application of FOIA exemptions, DOJ guidance, and FOIA legislation.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, train, and guide staff to correct processing discrepancies.
• Ability to perform thorough reviews and identify potential harm to ensure accurate and compliant releases.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with an emphasis on teamwork and collaboration.
• Serves as a role model by upholding VA values and promoting high standards of performance.
• Comprehensive knowledge of DOJ reporting requirements and proper submission procedures.

English Language Requirement: The Contractor shall ensure all personnel performing under this

contract are able to read, write, and speak English fluently. All personnel must have the ability to

effectively communicate orally via telephone and MS Teams communications as well as via email

communications.

U.S. Citizenship: All contractor personnel performing under this contract shall be U.S. citizens

GCC Technologies LLC is an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, on-the-job injury, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief. Employment decisions are made without consideration of these or any other factors that employers are prohibited by law from considering. Any discriminatory action can be a cause for disciplinary action.
GCC Technologies LLC also prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability. VETS encouraged to apply.