SUPERVISORY GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SPECIALIST

HQ USAF and Support Elements; Westphalia (MD); Hybrid; USD 169,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

HQ USAF and Support Elements in the United States is seeking a Supervisory Government Information Specialist to lead the Air Force Declassification Office and oversee the Declassification Program. You will supervise personnel, organize operations, and ensure policy compliance across national and DoD constraints.

The role involves directing declassification surveys and research, advising on policy, and coordinating with DoD and executive branch agencies. Telework is eligible for this position.

Qualifications

• Plans, directs, and supervises the Air Force Declassification Office operations and personnel.
• Formulates and issues Air Force declassification policy for all activities.
• Advises on declassification planning within DoD constraints and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and oversees AFDO operations.
• Directs declassification policy development and surveys within legal limits.
• Represents AFDO with DoD and other federal agencies.
• Advises SAF/AAI-Information Directorate on declassification matters.

Job description

SUPERVISORY GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SPECIALIST

• Hiring Agency: HQ USAF and Support Elements
• Department: Department of the Air Force
• Hiring Path: Fed Transition
• Number of Openings: Few
• Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

The primary purpose of this position is to exercise supervisory and managerial authorities over the Air Force Declassification Office and administer the Secretary of the Air Force Declassification Program.

Key Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the Air Force Declassification Office. As Director of the Air Force Declassification Office (AFDO), is responsible for formulating and issuing Air Force declassification policy for all Air Force activities. Serves as expert planner, coordinator, and advisor for agency policy regarding declassification planning within national and DoD constraints. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.

Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors. Responsible for all AFDO operations, personnel, equipment, budget, and training necessary to support l2 Air Force, civilian government information specialist located at five record depositories and federal record centers. Represents the Air Force Declassification Office with a wide variety of DoD and other executive branch agencies.

Works directly for, SAF/AAI-Information Directorate and advises the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force on all declassification matters. Designs and conducts complex declassification surveys, reviews, and research projects where the boundaries are extremely broad and difficult to determine in advance. Participates in special projects and initiatives, performs special assignments, and initiates milestones and goals.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with HQ USAF and Support Elements, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $169279 - $197200/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 2026-10-20.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

Source: USAJOBS.gov - U.S. Federal Government