SummaryThe 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.
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As a LEAD GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SPECIALIST you will be responsible for the following duties:
- 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.
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Conditions of employment- Must be a US citizen
- Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. For more information http://www.sss.gov
- 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
- Work Schedule: Full Time
- Overtime: Occasionally
- Tour of Duty: Flexible
- PCS (Permanent Change of Station): Not Authorized
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
- Financial Disclosure: Not Required
- Telework Eligibility: Supervisors may approve situational telework on a case-by-case, temporary basis for limited situations.
- If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement.
QualificationsThe experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/government-information-series-0306/ for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 10/19/2026.
Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position.
You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade GS/GG-12 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility.
Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience.
Specialized experience for this position includes:- 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); and
- Experience compiling and analyzing statistical data to formulate recommendations and/or conclusions.
Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Leadership- Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.
4. Program Management- Designs, implements and manages multiple or ongoing programs/projects, and directs the related resources, personnel and activities.
5. 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.
6. 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.
EducationSubstitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
Additional informationCandidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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