Government Information Specialist

Naval Sea Systems Command • Washington Navy Yard, DC

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About The Position

You will serve as a Government Information Specialist in the Corporate Operations & Total Force Directorate of Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). The position plans, manages, and coordinates NAVSEA’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) programs for the Command, including supported field activities, PAEs, and PEOs. It reviews records requested under FOIA, including procurement and contract records, technical data, investigative reports and hotline complaints, asbestos information, and classified records.

The specialist manages Privacy Act systems of records notices and related administrative tools on the Privacy Act Online website, serves as a FOIA/PA request action officer, and advises SEA10 directors on program issues and ways to streamline processes. The position also retrieves, reviews, and redacts responsive records to ensure consistent application of exemptions and access statutes and regulations, and assists with the FOIA Annual Report by coordinating with field activities.

This position is part of the DoD Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo), in the NH-03 pay band, which encompasses positions equivalent to GS-12 and GS-13. Travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations may be required, including travel to remote or isolated sites.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower pay band, NH-02 (GS-11 equivalent), in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
• Experience implementing policies and procedures for the management and oversight of FOIA/PA programs and preparing responses to FOIA requests.
• Experience evaluating and resolving FOIA complaints, disputes, and issues.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in direct deposit and successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check if a new Department of the Navy employee.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
• Must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods; travel may include CONUS and OCONUS locations and remote or isolated sites.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and coordinate NAVSEA’s FOIA and Privacy Act programs for the Command and supported field activities, PAEs, and PEOs.
• Review records requested under FOIA, including contract and procurement records, technical data, investigative reports and hotline complaints, asbestos information, and classified records.
• Develop and maintain administrative tools on the Privacy Act Online website concerning Privacy Act systems of records notices (SORNs), their management, and the provisions of the Act.
• Serve as the FOIA/PA request action officer for requests involving responsive records under NAVSEA.
• Recommend solutions to SEA10 directors for program problem areas, with the goal of streamlining programs and providing subordinate Privacy Act officials with up-to-date guidelines.
• Retrieve, review, and redact records requested under FOIA/PA, applying exemptions and relevant access statutes and regulations consistently.
• Assist with compiling the FOIA Annual Report and coordinate with field activities on a consolidated report.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility and benefits depend on the position and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed