Harkcon, Inc. · 1 day ago
FOIA Project Manager
Harkcon, Inc. is pursuing a contract supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs, and they are seeking a FOIA Project Manager to lead the day-to-day contract execution for VA FOIA support. The role involves managing staffing, schedules, risk, quality control, and ensuring the team meets FOIA timeliness and quality requirements.
Management Consulting
Responsibilities
Manage integrated work plan, schedule, and deliverables for FOIA intake and processing support
Direct and prioritize FOIA production across multiple tracks, including simple, complex, expedited, and backlogged work as assigned
Oversee staff performance, monitor metrics, and implement corrective actions when quality or timeliness trends slip
Maintain routine status reporting to the COR and coordinate with VA stakeholders across supported organizations
Ensure team adherence to FOIA process controls, documentation standards, and internal quality checks before Government review
Lead risk identification and mitigation, including surge planning and cross training to protect throughput
Ensure all contractor personnel complete onboarding, nondisclosure agreements, required forms, and security steps on time
Ensure the team can quickly learn and effectively use VA’s FOIA case management system of record
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Information Systems, Legal Studies, or related field, or four years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
PMP certification, or demonstrated FOIA workflow management experience that substitutes for formal certification based on the solicitation language
3+ years managing teams or federal support operations
1+ year supporting FOIA, records management, privacy programs, or similar compliance functions
Demonstrated ability to oversee staff, track performance metrics, maintain schedules, and report status
Experience identifying operational risks and coordinating corrective actions with stakeholders
Strong communication skills for interfacing with VA program leadership and supporting organizations
Familiarity with FOIA case management systems and ability to learn VA's system quickly