Ardelle Associates
FOIA Analyst
Arlington, District of Columbia, US
Role snapshot
Ardelle Associates is hiring a FOIA Analyst on a full-time basis. This is an on-site role based in Arlington, District of Columbia, US.
- Company
- Ardelle Associates
- Location
- Arlington, District of Columbia, US
- Work mode
- On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Posted
- Nov 6, 2026
Who this role suits
Practitioners with a few years behind them who can work independently, make trade-offs and help newer teammates.
How to prepare your application
- Prepare examples of decisions you drove, how you measured the result, and how you worked with other teams.
- Be ready to discuss trade-offs and scope, not only the tools you have used.
- Read what Ardelle Associates publishes about its product or team, so you can say clearly why this role and this company.
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About the role
Pay: $34.36 - $38.88 per hour
Job description:
Ardelle Associates is seeking FOIA Specialists to support the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in Arlington, VA.
100% onsite
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
Pay: $32.36 - $38.88 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- FOIA Analyst: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: 100% onsite in Arlington, VA 22202
Require resume
- Yes
Application updates
Candidates contact you (email)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- FOIA: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Arlington, VA 22216 (Required)
Work Location: In person