FOIA Specialist

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

Telework two (2) days a week. Core hours are to be agreed upon with flexibility outside of those hours.

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.

Qualifications:

• 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

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: $32.36 - $36.58 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• FOIA Analyst: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Arlington, VA 22202

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