What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. FOIA Analyst position at Ardelle Associates?
Pay: $39.13 - $43.65 per hour
Job description:
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.
- Support agency litigation efforts.
- 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:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 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
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you a US citizen?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- FOIA Analyst: 5 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Arlington, VA 22205: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $39 - $44