Junior 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 Junior 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 Junior FOIA Contractor supports the processing of FOIA requests by conducting initial reviews, performing searches, drafting response materials, and applying exemptions under supervision. This role assists senior staff in maintaining workflow efficiency, ensuring accuracy, and supporting timely completion of FOIA tasks. The Junior FOIA Contractor must be able to follow established procedures, communicate clearly, and contribute to overall FOIA program operations.

Qualifications:

education:

• Associates Degree required
• 1 year of FOIA processing experience within last 24 months
• Additional FOIA experience may substitute for formal FOIA training or certifications.

Duties:

• Minimum of one (1) year of FOIA request processing experience within the last 24 months.
• Ability to apply FOIA exemptions accurately and consistently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear, professional responses.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database tools.
• Ability to conduct effective internet and records research to support FOIA search and review activities.

Compensation
This position will fall under the SCA labor Category of Paralegal I at an hourly rate of $25.58.
There will be an Health and Welfare rate of $5.09 per hour that will be applied to Benefits.

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.