Program Assistant IV

JBW FederalWashington, District of ColumbiaOn-siteFull-timeMid level, 2–5 yearsListed 1 hour ago

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About this role

JBW Federal is a subsidiary company of the Kanaka Foundation - An NHO who's mission is to support Native Hawaiians.

You will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

- Health insurance

- Dental insurance

- Vision insurance

- Pet insurance

- Annual membership to Costco or Sam's

- 401K

- ...and much, much more!

Job Description: The Program Assistant IV will primarily support Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) case processing, including but not limited to: reviewing requests, coordinating within the Department to obtain referral case IDs, requesting responsive records from relevant offices, proposing redactions in line with FOIA and PA exemptions, and updating systems with case processing details. The employee will contribute to and learn about process improvements for records management, including transitioning from paper to electronic records and promoting best practices for records retention and access. Employee may also support other records and information management-related duties as assigned. Applicants will be evaluated on their experience: participating in complex coordination processes; working collaboratively in teams and across organizational boundaries; demonstrating knowledge of information management and public records practices; producing high-quality written materials; use of technology to manage processes and evaluate analytics; and analyzing and communicating information to support Department objectives. Previous experience with or knowledge of FOIA and PA, including FOIAXpress, preferred.

Kanaka Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information (family medical history), or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. EEO/AA employer/Vet/Disabled.