Ardelle Associates · 2 weeks ago
FOIA Analyst
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$32.36/hr - $37.29/hr
3+ years expArdelle Associates is seeking FOIA Specialists to support the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in Arlington, VA. The role involves reviewing FOIA requests, organizing records, conducting analyses for public disclosure, and maintaining detailed case notes.
CommercialConsultingGovernmentLegalRecruitingTechnical SupportTraining
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredHiring Manager
Wendy Nash Vlissides
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
Support agency litigation efforts
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
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
Ability to Commute: Arlington, VA 22216 (Required)
Preferred
Bachelor's (Preferred)
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Company
Ardelle Associates
Ardelle provides consulting and support services for both commercial clients and the government.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase