GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SPECIALIST

U.S. Northern Command; Colorado; Remote; USD 92,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Northern Command in Colorado is seeking a Government Information Specialist to manage FOIA and Privacy Act programs for HQ NORAD and HQ USNORTHCOM. You will serve as the principal advisor on FOIA/PA matters and act as Privacy Officer for Insider Threat programs.

You will participate in the Insider Threat program, safeguard classified information, and process MDR requests with rigorous classification reviews and policy development support.

Qualifications

• FOIA and Privacy Act program management experience.
• Ability to serve as Privacy Officer and advisor to command authorities.
• Experience conducting security classification/declassification reviews.

Responsibilities

• Manages FOIA and PA programs for HQ NORAD and HQ USNORTHCOM.
• Advises Commander on FOIA/PA matters and acts as Privacy Officer.
• Participates in Insider Threat program and MDR requests processing.

Skills

FOIA expertise

Privacy Act knowledge

Security classification/decretion

MDR processing

Policy development

Job description

• Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

Key Responsibilities

Manages the Freedom of lnformation Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) Programs for HQ NORAD and HQ USNORTHCOM. Serves as the principal advisor to the Commander and command authorities on all matters relating to FOIA and PA programs. Serves as the Privacy Officer for NORAD and USNORTHCOM's Insider Threat program.

Participates in Insider Threat program for deterring, detecting, and mitigating insider threats, including the safeguarding of classified information from exploitation, compromise, or other unauthorized disclosure, taking into account risk levels, as well as the distinct needs, missions, and systems of NORAD and USNORTHCOM. Receives, processes and responds to requests for information under Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR).

Reviews requests to verify the adequacy of the proposed response and determines if the need exists for additional information or supporting materials. Establishes Command procedures and policy and manages the processing of MDR requests. Conducts comprehensive security classification/declassification reviews to identify and handle RD and FRD information before information is released under the FOIA and/or MDR or to prevent automatic declassification

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Northern Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $91870 – $119434/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-06.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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