Government Information Specialist

Duties

Independently processes Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) requests, coordinating with requestors and federal agencies to facilitate processing.
Analyzes records to determine what material can be released, applying legal exemptions and redactions as required by FOIA/PA regulations.
Drafts final correspondence to requestors explaining the processing of their requests and the legal basis for any information withheld.
Serves as a case action officer with full authority to review and clear command information for public release, ensuring withheld information is properly protected.
Implements FOIA/PA policy and programs across the headquarters, sub-unified commands, and component offices.
Provides expert guidance, support, and assistance on FOIA/PA processing and policy to over 50 associated officers throughout the enterprise.
Develops, coordinates, and compiles the command’s FOIA Annual Report for submission to the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD).
Administers user accounts, software configurations, and performs Quality Assurance (QA) testing for the FOIAXpress case management system.
Develops and maintains databases and analytical tools using Excel, Access, and Visual Basic to perform statistical analysis, automate functions, and support budget requests.

Requirements

Conditions of employment
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
Position requires a Security Clearance at the TOP SECRET/Special Sensitive Level as the incumbent will be required to access, process, use, and safeguard classified National Defense information.
This position is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program. The incumbent must pass urinalysis testing, as required prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time
Per DoDM 8140.03/Army guidance, Cyber employees (excl. Data, AI, Software Eng) must meet proficiency reqs: Foundational qualification (9 mo), Resident qualification (12 mo), and 20 hrs of Continuous Professional Development (CPD).

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible
People with Disabilities, Schedule A
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
Reinstatement
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998