Government Information Specialist

U.S. Space Command; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentives

Job summary

U.S. Space Command is seeking a Government Information Specialist to oversee FOIA/PA/CL programs at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL. You will evaluate requests, coordinate with DoW agencies, and advise leadership on PA requirements while handling PII breaches and preparing legal reviews.

The role requires implementing complex information laws, maintaining records and statistics, and supporting quarterly and annual reporting to the DoW division. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in FOIA/PA/CL programs and related federal laws.
• Ability to classify information and mark documents; knowledge of CUI handling.

Responsibilities

• Receive, evaluate, and analyze FOIA requests and ensure thorough search for responsive records.
• Review exemptions for FOIA compliance and maintain request processing records; coordinate with DoW agencies.
• Advise leadership on PA requirements and manage PII breach notifications.
• Prepare legal reviews as information law paralegal for FOIA requests.
• Maintain FOIA/PA records and assist in quarterly and annual reporting.

Skills

FOIA/PA/CL operations

Classifying & marking information

PII breach handling

Information law paralegal work

Records and statistics management

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Position: Government Information Specialist

Series/Grade: NH-0306-III, (GS-12/13 equivalent)

Value of Position: ** $77,923 - $118,204 (without locality)

Org: USSPACECOM

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be offered

Telework: Situational Only

The United States Space Command (USSPACECOM), Office of the Staff Judge Advocate (J006), in Colorado Springs, CO is searching for a well-qualified candidate to fill a Government Information Specialist, NH-0306-04, (GS-12/13 equivalent) position at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL. Come join our amazing team who helps to ensure there is never a day without space!

There's a reason Huntsville has ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. for the past several years. "The Rocket City" is experiencing a boom, with major growth in the aerospace, defense, and tech industries. This has created a thriving job market and a vibrant economy.

Beyond the exciting career opportunities, Huntsville offers a high quality of life with its beautiful natural surroundings, excellent schools, and a welcoming community.

Description of Position: Oversee and manage the United States Space Command Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act (PA) and Civil Liberties (CL) programs.

Position Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for receiving, evaluating, and analyzing FOIA requests from the public and ensuring thorough search for responsive records of the same within the Command.
• Review recommended exemptions for compliance with the FOIA. Maintain accurate records of request processing, coordinate with other Department of War (DoW) agencies, and update requestors as appropriate.
• Advise leadership at all levels on PA requirements. Serve as primary point of contact for personally identifiable information (PII) breaches, ensuring appropriate notifications and remediation.
• Serve as information law paralegal, preparing draft legal reviews for attorneys reviewing FOIA requests before final action.
• Maintain records and statistical data on FOIA and PA requests to draft USSPACECOM Quarterly and Annual Report submission to the DoW Privacy and Civil Liberties Division.

Key Skills & Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of Freedom of FOIA/PA/CL operations, processes; and skill in the application of Federal and public laws, DoW, Joint Staff and all military service specific regulatory requirements, principles, concepts and methodologies.
• Skill in derivatively classifying information and properly marking classified documents; and knowledge of security practices for ensuring the safeguarding of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and classified national security information.
• Skill in conducting interviews with supervisors and employees to obtain information about FOIA/PA requests for information to determine release/denial actions, and to decide whether to merge or purge content.
• Advanced skill sufficient to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships with diverse groups and executive-level command management.
• Ability to develop, integrate, and implement solutions to diverse, highly complex problems across multiple areas and disciplines; and develop plans and techniques to fit new situations to improve overall program and policies.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses and organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation). Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk).
• Ability to use Microsoft Office applications to draft and track documents and Adobe Acrobat software to redact and Bates Stamp documents.

Qualification Requirements: Experience at the next lower broadband/grade level (or equivalent) in performing core privacy, civil liberties, and transparency tasks.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) Security Clearance.
• Position requires drug testing.
• Occasional travel away from regular duty location may be required.

**Value of Position (VOP): If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the stated VOP, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position.