Information Governance Specialist

Idaho National Laboratory • Idaho Falls, ID

5d • $47,424 - $112,068 • Onsite

About The Position

The Information Governance Specialist role supports INL’s Scientific and Technical Information Program (STIP) by providing process, system, and customer support throughout the STI lifecycle. This role ensures scientific and technical information is properly identified, reviewed, stored, released, retained, protected, and made accessible in accordance with DOE requirements, INL policies, contractual obligations, and applicable information-protection requirements.

Requirements

• Level 1: Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Library or Archival Science, IT or Computer Science, Business, Law, Political Science, or Accounting/Finance (audit-focused), or closely related field.
• Level 2: Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Library or Archival Science, IT or Computer Science, Business, Law, Political Science, or Accounting/Finance (audit-focused), or closely related field, and 2 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in the same fields of study.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE “L” security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Direct program implementation by interpreting applicable requirements and determining how they must be applied within the laboratory.
• Define program expectations and standards for how information is reviewed, stored, released, and retained across its lifecycle.
• Advise, instruct, and direct laboratory staff on required processes and actions to ensure compliance with program obligations.
• Assess and audit program performance to verify organizational adherence to information management, lifecycle, and compliance requirements.
• Establish, maintain, and enforce lifecycle workflows, metadata standards, and system requirements.
• Evaluate issues and system behavior, determine programmatic impacts, and collaborate with technical teams to prioritize and implement corrective actions.
• Develop authoritative program documentation, including procedures, job aids, instructions, and training that define how requirements must be implemented.
• Lead user training and program communications, ensuring personnel understand required responsibilities and practices.
• Recommend and drive program improvements, including process modernization, system enhancements, and lifecycle related decision changes.
• In Scientific and Technical Information Program (STIP) focus areas, capacity to identify scientific and technical information (STI) subject to DOE requirements; interpret and apply DOE and OSTI requirements governing STI submission and dissemination; oversee submissions, reviews, approvals, releases, as well as OSTI reporting workflows; and advise authors, reviewers, and personnel on STI responsibilities. Ensure workflows are fully aligned with DOE and OSTI requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self-contribute access (postdoctoral positions)
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level