Government Information Specialist

This job is open to the public - All U.S. Citizens or Nationals who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

• Responsible for interpreting, administering, and implementing information security and privacy laws to include: Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) for NDU.
• Advises senior management to include Chief Information Officer and Director of Security on cost/benefit of programs and systems, risk levels and security posture.
• Develops and implements internal policy and programs to safeguard FOIA and PA sensitive information for NDU.
• Conducts periodic information privacy impact assessments and on going compliance monitoring activities in coordination with the organization?s other compliance and operational assessment functions.
• Performs research analysis and evaluation of data submitted for inclusion or exclusion in response to highly complex, sensitive, and controversial requests for information.

Requirements Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship or National
• Suitable for Federal Employment
• Registered for Selective Service
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Occasional travel may be required in the performance of assigned duties.
• Obtain and maintain Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-12 within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

Specialized experience is defined as: Experience administering, and implementing information security and privacy laws to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of an organization's system-related information through an established framework such as the Federal Information Security Information Management Act (FISMA); and ensuring the appropriate handling of sensitive information such as the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act (PA) and civil liberties.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Education is not substitutable for specialized experience for this grade level.