Senior FOIA Analyst

Ardelle Associates, Inc; Arlington (VA); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Résumé du poste

Ardelle Associates, Inc. seeks Senior FOIA Analysts to support the DEA in Arlington, Virginia. The role focuses on reviewing FOIA/PA requests, collecting records, and ensuring proper disclosures and redactions while maintaining case notes.

Qualified candidates have at least five years of FOIA Analyst experience, proficiency with FOIAXpress, and strong communication skills. US citizenship and the ability to obtain an SBU clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Five years of FOIA Analyst experience.
• Proficiency with FOIAXpress.
• Excellent written and oral communication and thorough knowledge of legal research tools.
• Hands-on familiarity with word processing, database, spreadsheet, and telecommunications applications.
• Ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure.
• Must pass a Background Investigation for an SBU security clearance.
• US Citizenship required.

Responsabilités

• Review incoming FOIA/PA requests and verify forms.
• Search, collect, and organize records under DEA control.
• Scan FOIA documents into FOIAXpress.
• Initiate checks in law enforcement databases and FOIAXpress tracking.
• Analyze information and evaluate data for public disclosure.
• Redact documents per FOIA exemptions and annotate accordingly.
• Maintain detailed case notes on all assigned cases.
• Draft responses and coordinate disclosures for agency entities.
• Answer requester inquiries and guide to FOIA/PA resources.

Connaissances

FOIA Analyst experience

Written and verbal communication

Legal research

Ability to work under pressure

Formation

Bachelor's degree (Preferred)

US Citizenship

Outils

FOIAXpress

Word processing

Databases

Spreadsheet software

Description du poste

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

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 DEA’s control, 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.
• Provide FOIA/PA review and process pending, complex FOIA cases.
• 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.
• Draft FOIA/PA Standard Operating Procedures and other guidance documents for staff.
• Process submitter notices associated with specific FOIA cases and provides 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.
• Negotiate with requesters to narrow the scope of voluminous requests.
• Responsible for properly protecting all DEA information within his/her control.

Qualifications:

• Five years of FOIA Analyst experience
• Proficiency with FOIAXpress
• 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 an SBU security clearance
• Must be a US Citizen

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

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

Application Question(s):

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• FOIA Analyst: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Arlington, VA 22205: Relocate before starting work (Required)