Job Title: FOIA Coordinator
Location: St. Petersburg, FL
Clearance Required: Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance
This position is contingent upon contract award.
Salary: $54K-$59K (based on years of experience)
Application Deadline: February 28, 2026
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Description :
The FOIA Coordinator supports NOAA's Southeast Regional Office (SERO) by providing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act (PA), and Information Quality Act (IQA) coordination and administrative support. The position ensures that requests for information are processed accurately, consistently, and in compliance with Department of Commerce and NOAA regulations.
This role also supports SERO administrative leadership by coordinating meetings, preparing documentation, and maintaining records that support transparency, regulatory compliance, and effective program operations.
Key Responsibilities:
FOIA, Privacy Act, and IQA Coordination
Provide coordination and processing support for FOIA, Privacy Act (PA), and Information Quality Act (IQA) requests for SERO.
Ensure all requests are handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, Department of Commerce FOIA regulations, and NOAA Administrative Order (NAO) 205-14.
Assist with tracking, routing, and processing FOIA and PA requests to ensure timely and accurate responses.
Maintain consistency with NOAA Fisheries policies and all applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
Support Program Office staff in meeting FOIA program goals, documentation standards, and reporting requirements.
Meeting Facilitation Services
Plan, organize, and coordinate SERO Administrative Meetings.
Prepare agendas, documents, and handouts for meetings.
Provide logistical and coordination support for meeting participants.
Record and distribute meeting minutes and follow-up documentation to ensure accountability and continuity.
Required Skills /Education/ Certifications & Qualifications:
Desired Skills:
Experience working in a federal FOIA or records-management environment.
Familiarity with Department of Commerce or NOAA FOIA regulations Experience preparing correspondence, tracking requests, and managing regulatory workflows.
Strong meeting coordination, note-taking, and document preparation skills.
About IBSS Corp.
Since 1992, IBSS, a woman-owned small business, has provided transformational consulting services to the Federal defense, civilian, and commercial sectors. Our services include cybersecurity and enterprise information technology, environmental science and engineering (including oceans, coasts, climate, and weather), and professional management services.
Our approach is to serve our employees by investing in their growth and development. As a result, our employees bring greater capabilities and provide exceptional service to our clients. In addition to creating career development opportunities for our employees, IBSS is passionate about giving back to the community and serving the environment. We strive to leave something better behind for the next generation.
We measure our success by the positive impact we have on our employees, clients, partners, and the communities we serve. Our tagline, Powered by Excellence, is a recognition of the employees that make up IBSS and ensures we deliver results with quality, applying industry best practices and certifications.
IBSS offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with a company-paid deductible, paid time off, federal holidays, a matching 401K plan, tuition/professional development reimbursement, and Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options.
IBSS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Click to see that the EEO is the law. Please direct any inquiries to the HR department email at
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Talent Acquisition Department at
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