Kelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. Through our partnership with the National Institutes of Health, Kelly Government Solutions offers administrative, IT, engineering, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with the leading medical research center in the world. We are seeking an individual to work as a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Policy Analyst at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD.This is a long-term contract position which offers:- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package- Optional health, vision, and dental plans- Vacation leave as well as paid federal holidays and 401K plan.- Access to NIH's unparalleled resources and niche scientific initiativesTASKS/SERVICES. The contractor shall:(1) Independently process Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests including correspondence, research, memoranda, and redacting documents for information request responses(2) Research, analyze and evaluate data for information request responses, write final response letters with no redactions or with routine applicable exemptions(3) Draft memoranda for NIH OD FOIA Office proposing a final determination on requests denied in part or full(4) Conduct research on relevant disclosure laws, regulations, policies, and precedents in order to reach conclusions regarding the release of requested information, and document results(5) Apply knowledge of the FOIA, the Privacy Act (PA), DHHS FOIA Regulations, NIH policy and court decisions to review requests for information, determine the appropriateness of the release and review and make recommendations regarding appeals(6) Review documents and responses to ensure compliance with the Acts and the regulations and policies issued pursuant to them(7) Refer FOIA and PA requests to the appropriate NHLBI or other IC Service Center client divisions and offices for response documents(8) Consult with members of the public, attorneys, congressional staffers, IC management and NIH intramural or extramural staff to resolve requests for sensitive documents, which may involve proprietary commercial and financial information, invasions of personal privacy, on-going investigations, or pre-decision and deliberative material(9) Consult with the DHHS FOI Office and the Office of General Counsel in reviewing and arriving at recommendations regarding requests involving administrative appeals(10) Review, evaluate, and make recommendations regarding appeals for non-release of information or fees charged under the FOIA(11) Analyze regulations, case decisions, policies and procedures to determine whether private or confidential information can be released; draft memoranda based on findings(12) Participate in meetings and discussions with attorneys on how best to respond to lawsuits over information requests via phone and electronic correspondence(13) Analyze and provide written analyses of new regulations to determine their impact on existing policies and procedures(14) Use automated tracking systems to monitor requests for confidential information to ensure their timely resolution; extract information from multiple sources for use in writing reports(15) Draft a weekly progress report regarding the status of assigned FOIA cases and other activities to be submitted to the Branch ChiefREQUIREMENTS. The contractor must have:(1) Bachelor's or advanced degree in governmental affairs, law, public policy or related field;(2) Previous FOIA and related policy experiencePlease Note: Vaccination against COVID-19 is a requirement for all job opportunities offered through Kelly Government Solutions, in accordance with the Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors.PLEASE APPLY ONLINEWhen you apply, please know a Kelly Government Solutions Recruiter will review your resume and will contact you directly, if your skills and experience match the requirements of this position; a full job description can be made available at that time.Due to the high volume of inquiries, we regret that we cannot accept phone calls. Even if you aren't contacted for this position, you are still part of our talent network. All Kelly recruiters have access to your profile, which expands your opportunities even further.As a specialty talent company, Kelly is committed to doing the right thing for our talent and clients. We stand up for equity, inclusion, fair treatment, and opportunity for all as these build the foundation of our Talent Promise. With a focus on safety, value, well-being, investment, and opportunity, Kelly's Talent Promise confirms our commitment to those in search of a better way to work and live and to help discover what's next.It is obvious things are different than they were just a few months ago. Kelly is at the forefront of ensuring the safety of our employees in this new working environment. Be well and stay strong.**You should know:** Your safety matters! Vaccination against COVID-19 may be a requirement for this job in compliance with current client and governmental policies. 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