Lead Government Information Specialist

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency • Boyers, PA

2d • Remote

About The Position

The incumbent will serve as a Team Leader within the Privacy, Civil Liberties, and Freedom of Information (PCLF) directorate. As a Lead Government Information Specialist, the incumbent serves all components of DCSA as well as its customer agencies, with a special emphasis on Personnel/Industrial Vetting and/or related information systems. The incumbent will be primarily responsible for privacy compliance (retention, assessments, and disclosures) of DCSA records. Visit www.dcsa.mil to learn more.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered
• This is a Drug Testing designated position
• Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601
• Experience working with Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts and DOD instructions and regulations related to the FOIA and Privacy Act program
• Experience with personnel vetting missions and operations and extensive knowledge of the associated authorities
• Experience with records management/retention, information sharing, and IT systems
• Experience implementing project leadership and workload management skills (to include training or post-audit activities)
• Experience compiling and analyzing statistical data to formulate recommendations and/or conclusions
• Accountability- Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules.
• Policy and Privacy Management- Manages federal agency programs regarding Freedom of information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act, Domestic Privacy, and various applicable regulations, directives and instructions.
• Leadership- Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.
• Program Management- Designs, implements and manages multiple or ongoing programs/projects, and directs the related resources, personnel and activities.
• Planning and Evaluating - Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.
• Strategic Thinking- Formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization in a global environment that takes into consideration the environment, resources, capabilities, constraints, and organization goals and values. Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks and contingencies, recognizing the implications for the organization and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing Privacy Impact Assessments, Privacy Risk Analyses, Privacy Act Statements for information collections, and required documentation for publications in the Federal Register.
• Reviewing, drafting, and implementing policies related to FOIA and Privacy program operations, records management, system of records notices, and the protection of personally identifiable information (PII).
• Facilitating the casework and special project efforts of personnel within the branch and the direction of quality oversight and training of personnel.
• Compiling statistical data to ensure the quality control of various workloads to identify areas of strengths and potential weaknesses needing improvements.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

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