The FOIA Supervisor, Team Lead is responsible for oversight, review, and give feedback to contractors serving in the identified FOIA and Privacy Processing Support positions. Plays a critical role in facilitating transparency and accountability by processing and responding to FOIA requests. Ensures that the organization complies with legal requirements, protects sensitive information, and provides access to public records as mandated by the Freedom of Information Act.
Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.
As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust – Tier IV High-Risk Background Investigation clearance.
Ability to pass a background check and drug test as required by the federal government.
Bachelor’s degree preferred (Equivalent prior military experience may be substituted) and 6 years of related FOIA experience with preference for 10 years of related FOIA experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Provide oversight, review, and feedback to Contractor staff serving in FOIA Subject Matter Expert (SME) and FOIA Team Leader positions and ensure FOIA Goals (turnaround times).
Receive new FOIA requests and triage them to ensure they are sufficient to process based on the FOIA and/or PA and complete the intake process by reviewing and assigning them.
Conduct record searches, review, organize and analyze search results, apply lawful exemptions, and redact responsive records in compliance with FOIA policy and established program procedures and practices.
Provide information on FOIA, and CBP FOIA procedures and processes to government employees and FOIA requesters.
Assist government FOIA specialists in implementing privacy policies and procedures.
Process records in response to litigation requests, with same deliverables as non-litigation requests.
Research and analyze sensitive classified and controversial data in order to make pertinent FOIA determinations and evaluate various correspondence and reports to determine FOIA applicability and associated policies.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree preferred (Equivalent prior military experience may be substituted) and 6 years of related FOIA experience with preference for 10 years of related FOIA experience.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
EOE including Disability/Vet
*Please note, that this position is contingent upon the award or funding. The essential duties, experience, education requirements, and salary are subject to change. *
The estimated pay range contingent upon the award or funding for this role is $110K to $120K, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.
CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Family Planning/Fertility Assistance
STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D
Legal-Aid Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off (PTO) – (11) Federal Holidays
Training and Development Opportunities
Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).