Chenega Professional Services Strategic Business Unit · 9 hours ago
Sr. Management Consultant
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $160K/yr
7+ years expChenega Professional Services Strategic Business Unit supports federal agencies in mission-critical areas, and they are seeking a Senior Management Consultant to provide expert guidance on statutory, regulatory, and policy requirements regarding sensitive government information. The role involves advising leadership, resolving sensitive matters, and ensuring organizational compliance while balancing transparency and risk management.
Defense & Space
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide expert-level advice and guidance on implementing statutory and policy directives that favor disclosure while protecting information under one or more of the FOIA and/or Privacy Act exemptions when release could reasonably be expected to cause foreseeable harm to national security or other protected interests or violate statutory requirements
Apply substantive expertise in foreign policy, intelligence, and national security issues, as well as knowledge of federal agency structures and operations, in administering FOIA, the Privacy Act, applicable Executive Orders, and other information access programs
Serve as a senior member of a team responding to high-priority, time-sensitive FOIA requests and FOIA-related litigation
Communicate effectively with senior leadership, legal counsel, and interagency partners on sensitive FOIA, Privacy Act, and litigation-related issues
Collaborate with managers, team leaders, analysts, and agency stakeholders to ensure information access program activities align with organizational objectives and statutory requirements
Draft, review, and finalize declarations, affidavits, and Vaughn indices in support of FOIA and Privacy Act litigation
Provide expert and authoritative interpretation of laws, rules, and regulations governing FOIA, the Privacy Act, and related information access programs
Assist senior leadership with information technology security activities that may require access to classified or sensitive information and secure facilities
Support workforce development by assisting with training initiatives and helping staff understand and apply work procedures
Assist senior leadership and legal staff, when approved, by reviewing documents prepared by internal or external stakeholders to ensure accurate interpretation of requirements and timely compliance with court deadlines
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Foreign Affairs, International Affairs/Relations, History, Law, or a related field; and/or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
A minimum of seven (7) years of experience working in or demonstrating expertise in foreign affairs, national security, or a related field, including experience equivalent to the GS-15 level in the federal service or comparable senior-level responsibility in the private sector or another organization
Demonstrated knowledge of Executive Order 13526, the Freedom of Information Act, the Privacy Act, and/or other federal information access programs
Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field
At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience related to foreign affairs, national security, FOIA, Privacy Act administration, or federal information access programs
Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying FOIA and Privacy Act statutes, regulations, and exemptions
Experience drafting, reviewing, or supporting legal or quasi-legal documents related to FOIA or Privacy Act matters
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief senior leadership
Ability to work effectively in a high-volume, time-sensitive environment
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a security clearance and access classified or sensitive information, as required
Preferred
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
Extensive experience supporting FOIA or Privacy Act litigation, including preparation of declarations and Vaughn indices
Prior senior-level experience within a federal civilian agency or national security organization
Advanced familiarity with interagency coordination and information-sharing processes
Experience advising senior executives on sensitive disclosure or litigation matters
Experience developing or delivering training related to FOIA, Privacy Act, or information access programs
Benefits
Robust employee benefits program
Management engagement
Quality leadership
Atmosphere of teamwork
Recognition for performance
Promotion opportunities
Company
Chenega Professional Services Strategic Business Unit
The Professional Services Strategic Business Unit (PS SBU) specializes in providing Information Technology, Health and Scientific, Engineering and Technical Support, Professional Management and Administrative Services to Federal Government Civilian Agencies.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Paul Handly, MSMIT, CSM, SGP, SA, SPC
Chief Technology Officer, Professional Services Strategic Business Unit
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