FOIA & Procurement Compliance Specialist

Description:

Chevo is hiring a FOIA & Procurement Compliance Specialist to support a critical infrastructure mission support program. Ideal candidates should have strong acquisition lifecycle management skills. This position provides the opportunity for significant client interaction by learning the client’s business and become a trusted advisor. This position is a hybrid work environment, with onsite client engagement expected occasionally, office located in Washington DC.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive intake and review of sensitive information requests
• Coordinate timely and precise responses to congressional, public, and stakeholder inquiries (e.g., FOIAs requests)
• Apply nuanced redaction strategies in accordance with federal statutes and regulations
• Prepare comprehensive response packages for appeals, fee waivers, and potential legal challenges
• Develop and recommend updates to agency information management guidelines
• Maintain meticulous tracking and documentation of all information request processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent and compliant information handling
• Conduct in-depth reviews of records to determine exempt or non-exempt status
• Alert leadership to potentially sensitive or controversial information requests
• Participate in ongoing process improvement initiatives

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, information management, contracting, or law is preferred
• At least four (4) years of documented experience in Procurement Analyst or Privacy Specialist positions
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Suite of software applications
• Proven ability to maintain operational security (OPSEC)
• Capability to interpret and apply procurement and transparency regulations
• Demonstrated knowledge of analytical techniques for resolving complex information problems
• Experience reviewing contract files and government documentation
• Experience developing documentation for FOIA requests
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities
• Experience managing procurement-sensitive or law enforcement-sensitive information is preferred
• Knowledge of government contract-writing software (e.g., PRISM) is preferred
• In lieu of a bachelor's degree, six (6) years of experience in federal procurement or privacy sphere will be accepted

SALARY RANGE: $75K-95K (subject to change)

ELIGIBLE FOR PERFORMANCE BASE BONUS

Chevo offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid leave, observes all 11 federal government holidays, 401K plan with matching, monthly SMART card employer contribution for commuting expenses, tuition assistance and more!

Chevo, a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), has made Consulting Magazine’s 2023 and 2024 “Best Firms to Work For” list and is a 2023, 2024 and 2025 Elev8 GovCon honoree. Chevo is a nine-time awardee of the Alliance for Workplace Excellence award; ranked one of the best Small Business Strategy firms by Consulting Magazine; made the Washington Technology Fast 50 list; and has earned multiple Program Management Industry awards.

Chevo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law