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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:
Experience:
- FOIA Analyst: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Arlington, VA 22202
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