GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SPECIALIST

US Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency; Boyers (PA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

US Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency is seeking a Government Information Specialist to handle release and referral of records for FOIA requests and for disclosure conditions with other agencies.

The role requires specialized experience (qualifications via OPM standards) and the ability to review records, draft responses, and assist with records management tasks to support the PCLF office.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in responding to information requests and evaluating data for FOIA/Privacy Act responses.
• Ability to identify releasable vs non-releasable information in records.
• Experience with records management and drafting response correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Release or refer records in response to FOIA/Privacy Act requests.
• Review records to identify information not releasable and draft release packages.
• Assist with records management activities, including inventory and database tasks.

Skills

Program management

Technical credibility

Reading comprehension

Customer service

Education

Master's degree or equivalent OR 2 years of graduate education

Job description

DCSA's Privacy, Civil Liberties, and FOIA (PCLF) office is seeking a Government Information Specialist (GIS) to serve in the release/referral of records in response to Freedom of Information and Privacy Act requests, and Conditions of Disclosure or Routine Use provisions for sharing information with other Federal government agencies. Visit www.dcsa.mil to learn more. The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 10/26/2026.

Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position.

You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade (GS/GG-07) in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility.

Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience.

Specialized experience for this position includes:

• Researching, analyzing, and evaluating data for response to information requests made by first parties, third parties, or other government entities.
• Researching information systems and/or record sets to identify and locate documents responsive to information requests.
• Reviewing responsive records, identifying information that is not releasable, drafting response correspondence to requesters, and assembling release packages.
• Assisting with records management activities, to include maintaining a records inventory and performing database management.
• Or possess a masters or equivalent degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher graduate education leading to such a degree

Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies

1. 1. Program Management: Applies the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing programs, projects and resources
2. 2.Technical Credibility: Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise.
3. 3. Reading Comprehension: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
4. 4. Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.