FOIA Analyst

Ardelle Associates; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 44,579 - 51,370; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A federal service support organization is seeking a FOIA Specialist to assist the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in Arlington, VA. Responsibilities include reviewing FOIA requests, collecting and organizing records, and ensuring compliance with information disclosure regulations. Candidates should have at least three years of FOIA Analyst experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to deliver quality work under pressure. The position is full-time, with a pay rate between $32.36 and $37.29 per hour.

Qualifications

• Three years of FOIA Analyst experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Hands-on familiarity with computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Review incoming FOIA/PA requests and ensure they are complete.
• Search, identify, collect, and organize records.
• Scan FOIA support documents into the FOIAXpress database.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Thorough knowledge of legal research tools

Hands-on familiarity with computer applications

Ability to deliver highest quality work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Ardelle Associates is seeking FOIA Specialists to support the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in Arlington, VA.

100% onsite

Responsibilities:

• Review incoming FOIA/PA requests to ensure all requisite forms are completed by requesters.
• Search, identify, collect, and organize records, which include SBU information under the control of the DEA, or generated or maintained by the respective program offices.
• Scan FOIA support documents related to cases assigned into the FOIAXpress database.
• Initiate required checks in law enforcement databases and the FOIAXpress tracking system.
• Conduct analyses of the information within the scope of the request and evaluate the data for public disclosure.
• Redact documents in accordance with agency/entity FOIA protocols, which include annotating applicable FOIA exemptions.
• Maintain complete and detailed case notes on all assigned cases.
• Process FOIA/PA referral/consultation documents and letters received from other government agencies.
• Process submitter notices associated with specific FOIA cases and provide initial analysis of submitter objections.
• Prepare documentation for, and draft responses to, FOIA/PA requests, coordinating proposed disclosures of information for several entities within the agency.
• Answer phone calls from requesters, answer questions, and direct them to information on DEA.gov’s FOIA/PA website.
• Responsible for properly protecting all DEA information within his/her control.

Qualifications:

• Three years of FOIA Analyst experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of legal research tools
• Hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, database, spreadsheet, and telecommunications
• Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under pressure
• Pass a Background Investigation for a SBU security clearance

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $32.36 - $37.29 per hour

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• FOIA Analyst: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: 100% onsite in Arlington, VA 22202