MDW Associates is currently seeking a
Privacy and Civil Liberties Analyst to support the Office of the Director of Administration & Management, Oversight and Compliance Directorate, Privacy and Civil Liberties Division (O&CD(PCLD)) in Alexandria, VA. This position will be on-site 3-5 days/week and will focus on Privacy Act compliance, System of Records Notices (SORNs), Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), and protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
The
Privacy and Civil Liberties Analyst may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties:
- Facilitate the end-to-end lifecycle of SORNs, ensuring that any system or application that collects, maintains, uses, or disseminates Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is accurately documented and legally compliant.
- Utilizing research and analytical skills to support the mission of government personnel. Research to be primarily focused on government activities, such as statutes, regulations, memoranda, decisional analyses, and other binding or advisory guidance.
- Draft, review, amend, and rescind System of Records Notices (SORNs) in coordination with system owners and privacy officers. Ensure all SORNs meet strict statutory and regulatory requirements prior to publication in the Federal Register.
- Serve as a liaison between system owners, component privacy officers, and legal counsel to resolve privacy-related issues and clarify SORN requirements.
- Prepare SORN packages for approval and coordinate the submission process for Federal Register publication and Congressional/OMB reporting.
- Maintain accurate tracking and documentation of the SORN portfolio. Participate in biennial reviews of SORNs to ensure they accurately describe current systems of records.
- Provide expert guidance and assistance to component activities regarding the implementation of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Program. Assist the government team members with the creation and presenting of SORN writing training series sessions and various other trainings for components. Assist in the development of training materials and awareness campaigns related to PII protection and the Privacy Act.
Required Experience/Skills:- At least three (3) years' work experience with demonstrated skills and experience to provide executive level project and program support required.
- Experience working with Federal privacy, civil liberties program(s), familiarity with the Privacy Act of 1974, SORNs, and PIAs.
- Skill in communicating with senior leaders (e.g., interpersonal skills, approachability, effective listening, appropriate use of style and language).
- The ability to interact with people at various levels within and outside the organization and to obtain information.
Preferred Experience/Skills:- Familiarity with the Privacy Act of 1974 and its SORN requirements
- Knowledge of relevant reporting systems such as CATMS and ROCIS
Education Requirement(s):- Bachelor's degree or higher.
Security Requirement(s):- Candidates for this position must have an Active Secret Security Clearance or higher.
Additional InformationWe offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits and compensation package for our employees, including but not limited to:
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- Group Life Insurance/Long Term Disability/Short Term Disability
- Retirement/401(k)
- Flexible Leave Policy
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
