FOIA & Privacy Records Specialist (Government)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Montrose (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Montrose/Castle Point requires a Government Information Specialist to support Privacy Act, FOIA, HIPAA, and Records Management across the VA Hudson Valley Health Care System. Travel between campuses is required as needed.

The role emphasizes reviewing requests, identifying sensitive information, and ensuring compliant disclosure. Applicants must meet all standards by 10/26/2026, with time-in-grade considerations for current federal employees.

Qualifications

• Experience with FOIA, Privacy Act and HIPAA programs or similar records programs.
• Ability to review and process requests and identify sensitive information.
• Familiarity with PII exemptions and FOIA reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review and process incoming FOIA and Privacy Act requests.
• Identify sensitive records and determine disclosure in accordance with policy.
• Assist in researching FOIA developments and compiling data for reporting.

Skills

Analytical Reasoning

Attention to Detail

Communication

Reading Comprehension

Data Management

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Montrose/Castle Point requires a Government Information Specialist to support Privacy Act, FOIA, HIPAA, and Records Management across the VA Hudson Valley Health Care System. Travel between campuses is required as needed.

The role emphasizes reviewing requests, identifying sensitive information, and ensuring compliant disclosure. Applicants must meet all standards by 10/26/2026, with time-in-grade considerations for current federal employees.