Onsite FOIA Specialist - Public Records & Redaction Expert

Ardelle Associates, Inc; Arlington (VA); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Résumé du poste

Ardelle Associates is seeking FOIA Specialists to support the DEA in Arlington, VA. This is a 100% onsite position with responsibilities spanning review of FOIA/PA requests, data collection, FOIAXpress handling, and redact/response drafting in accordance with FOIA protocols.

Candidates must have three years FOIA Analyst experience, strong communication, legal research tools knowledge, and the ability to work under pressure. A SBU clearance background is required.

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

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Excellent written and oral comms

Legal research tools

Computer applications (word processing

Ability to work under pressure

SBU security clearance background

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Description du poste

Ardelle Associates is seeking FOIA Specialists to support the DEA in Arlington, VA. This is a 100% onsite position with responsibilities spanning review of FOIA/PA requests, data collection, FOIAXpress handling, and redact/response drafting in accordance with FOIA protocols.

Candidates must have three years FOIA Analyst experience, strong communication, legal research tools knowledge, and the ability to work under pressure. A SBU clearance background is required.