Government Information Specialist (Compliance)

Immigration and Customs Enforcement; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 144,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Washington, DC seeks a Government Information Specialist (Compliance) to provide expert privacy guidance to the ICE Privacy Officer, Assistant Director for the Office of Information Governance Privacy, and other senior officials on programs, systems, and data handling.

You will coordinate with DHS Privacy Office and ICE program offices to develop privacy compliance documents, perform technical and quality reviews, and ensure timely, compliant privacy

Qualifications

• Experience advising senior officials on privacy programs and data handling.
• Knowledge of privacy compliance, policy, and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert privacy guidance to ICE leadership on programs and systems.
• Assess privacy risks and apply controls in agency projects.
• Coordinate with DHS Privacy Office to develop privacy compliance documents.
• Review privacy work products for accuracy and consistency.

Job description

Government Information Specialist (Compliance)

• Hiring Agency: Immigration and Customs Enforcement
• Department: Department of Homeland Security
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

View Common Definitions of terms found in this announcement. Organizational Location: This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S.Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Information Governance & Privacy, in Washington, District of Columbia. This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Key Responsibilities

As a Government Information Specialist (Compliance), at the full performance level you will perform the following duties: Provide expert advice to the ICE Privacy Officer, Assistant Director for the Office of Information Governance Privacy, Deputy Assistant Director for OIPG, and other senior officials on ICE programs, operations, systems, technologies, information sharing practices, and policies that raise privacy implications.

Advise program offices, system owners, project teams, and senior officials on how to assess and mitigate privacy risks through appropriate privacy controls in agency programs, policies, procedures, and system development activities that maintain, collect, use or disseminate personal information.

Coordinate with the DHS Privacy Office, ICE program offices, operational components, system owners, legal counsel, information technology personnel to develop privacy compliance documents in accordance with applicable timelines and requirements.

Conduct technical and quality reviews of privacy compliance work products prepared by team members, contractors, or program offices to ensure accuracy, clarity, completeness, consistency, and compliance with applicable law, policy, guidance, and established privacy standards. Serve as a senior privacy official representing DHS at meetings, trainings, and conferences, as directed by the supervisor.

Requirements & Education

*For GS-14 Education: There is no education substitution for this grade level.

Benefits: DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.

Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.

For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-10.

Who is eligible to apply?

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