Letitia Johns

• Preparing/reviewing comprehensive recommendations regarding the development and/or modification of an analyst training program or Division policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency. Conducting continuing evaluations of the effectiveness and adequacy of the training programs, operations, work methods and techniques; planning, directing or coordinating work
• Conducting analysis from a variety of sources. Plans analytical approaches, determines necessary research and resources needed.
• Conducting independent research and/or training using an analytical skillset on complex activities. When requested, presents findings to a team, management or other entities.
• Providing assistance on asset forfeiture-related matters. Conducts database queries to identify assets subject to seizure or forfeiture.
• Collaborating with mid or senior level management within the office on the formulation of plans, goals, and objectives.

· Managed Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act (FOIA/PA) record requests including the coordination of record search and review. Reviews component recommendations and makes the definitive agency response (full or partial denial of a request).

· Interpreted and applying laws, regulations, policies, and guidance to provide access to Federal agency records and information, while ensuring protected information is appropriately disclosed.

· Researched, analyzed and evaluated data for response to information request; assembling and reviewing proposed FOIA release packages.

· Stayed abreast of recent developments in the field of disclosure, including recent court and department decisions, current legislative resolutions or problems encountered within the FOIA program.

· Reviewed and analyzed appeals from denials of access to records requested under FOIA and recommended final agency decision on release/non-release of records.

• Leads and directs staff members, including assigning and planning work, evaluating work performance, and making personnel recommendations.

• Performs the human resource management functions relating to planning, assigning, and reviewing work products of subordinate.

• Planed, coordinated, and established all aspects of the administrative operations, methods and procedures to accomplish daily tasks and special projects pertaining to the overall FOIA/PA mission.

• Created Stand Operating Procedure (SOP) as a guideline for the staff to follow as their performance expectations.

• Created evaluation summaries on each team member’s performance, by evaluating their work during the performance year and provided feedback to team members on their performance.

• Coordinated with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Justice (DOJ) FOIA office to evaluate their practices to gather and develop new innovative operational practices

• Conducted weekly statistical analyses on case data to illustrate progression and identify any problem areas to address management on case status and resolutions (data entry systems: MS Access and MS Excel).

• Planed weekly one-on-one meetings with subordinates to discuss weekly goals and recommendations on improving the efficiency and quality of the work performed.