Timothy W. Stella

Experience

1. Foia Analyst

   Leidos

   Oct 2022 — Present · Des Moines, WA, US

   Supports the FAA as a FOIA Analyst through the National Airspace System Integration Support Contract IV by providing staff support to the Western Service Center, Resource Management Group, Management Support Team • Reviews FOIA requests to identify the types of records sought by requestors and ensures reasonable, properly documented searches are conducted for responsive records• Performs critical analysis of responsive records, which includes certified re-recordings, radar, standard operating procedures, correspondence, and aircraft accident packages, and ensures any records responsive to FOIA requests are reviewed consistently with the Department of Justice regulations, FAA regulations, policy, and guidance• Conducts analysis under the FOIA to determine which documents should be released or withheld from disclosure and analyzes and applies redactions consistent with applicable FOIA exemptions • Assigns investigators and responds to Administrative and Safety Hotline complaints submitted by a variety of requestors including media, external, internal, and anonymous personnel• Frequently coordinates and consults on FOIA and Hotline responses with legal staff, state and federal agencies, and third-party entities, and routinely briefs management with status updates

Education

• University of South Florida

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Geography

  2008 — 2010

• University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English

  2000 — 2002

• Stetson University College of Law

  Juris Doctor (J.D.)

  2012 — 2016