Government Information Specialist

Department of War Education Activity; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) in Alexandria, Virginia, is hiring to manage input of tracking data into automated control systems for the intake and processing of all FOIA and Privacy Act requests. This federal role supports DoDEA's transition to DoWEA and requires compliance with federal education verification guidelines.

The posted pay range is $70,623–$111,087 per year, with applications closing 2026-11-16.

Qualifications

• Foreign education credentials must be evaluated as equivalent to U.S. education or credited as equivalent by a private organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education programs.

Responsibilities

• Input tracking data into automated control systems to monitor the intake and processing status of all incoming FOIA and Privacy Act requests.

Education

Foreign education eval

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Department of War Education Activity

About the Position: This position is located at DoWEA Headquarters in Alexandria, VA. The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is transitioning to the Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA).

Key Responsibilities

Input tracking data into automated control systems to monitor the intake and processing status of all incoming FOIA (Freedom of Information Act )and Privacy Act requests.

Requirements & Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Department of War Education Activity, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $70623 – $111087/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.