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Supervisory Government Information Specialist

Full Time
$127,052 – $165,167 Per Year
Closing on Jan 20, 2025

Location:
Pennsylvania, Boyers
Requires Relocation:
No
Start Date:
15/01/2025
End Date:
20/01/2025
Offering Type:
Permanent
Hiring Paths:
Internal to an agency - appears on USAJOBS
Service Type:
Excepted
Travel Percentage:
Occasional travel

About Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency

Mission Statement The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) is a separate Agency of the Department of Defense (DoD) under the direction, authority, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security (USD (I&S). The mission of the DCSA is as follows: -Deliver efficient and effective background investigations, adjudications and continuous vetting to safeguard the integrity and trustworthiness of an agile federal and contractor workforce, and preserve military readiness and warfighting capabilities -Identify and neutralize foreign intelligence threats to the USG’s trusted workforce and critical technologies -Develop and articulate holistic threat picture of risk posed by foreign intelligence entities and hostile insiders, enabling the USG to strengthen our security posture, continuously protect against the evolving threat, and enable action agencies to more effectively counter adversaries -Contribute meaningful analysis to the Intelligence Community (IC)-Manage the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) on behalf of the Secretary of Defense by clearing industrial facilities, personnel, and associated IT systems -Identify and defeat threats presented to critical technologies and through the supply chain -Provide education, training, research, and security awareness to DoD, other federal government organizations, and industry -Execute enterprise management responsibilities for DoD Security and Insider Threat Programs.

Job summary

DCSA's Privacy, Civil Liberties, and FOIA (PCLF) office is seeking a Supervisory Government Information Specialist to serve as a Supervisor in the Freedom of Information and Privacy Office for Investigations. Supervisory responsibilities include leading a team of personnel who have a variety of duties required to be executed under the Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts.

Major duties

As a SUPERVISORY GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SPECIALIST the incumbent is responsible for a variety of duties including but not limited to the following: Provides oversight of the procedures and practices relating to FOI/PA processing; protects file information from unwarranted disclosure, and oversees FOI/PA requests that are referred by other Federal agencies. Serves as formal point of liaison with DoD components and government agencies on all functional areas of responsibility. Personally, or through the Lead Specialists, reviews and/or provides guidance in the processing of non-routine cases, such as those involving complex, potentially controversial, or sensitive issues (e.g., appeals, court cases, and criminal investigations). Oversees workload matters involving breaches of personally identifiable information (PII). Speaks within the Agency, and on behalf of the Agency, as an expert on statutory and regulatory issues related to the FOIA and Privacy Acts and how these Acts impact the personnel vetting products created and maintained by DCSA. Reviews recommendations and provides input to the Chief concerning changes to current Freedom of Information and Privacy Act (FOI/PA) policies and procedures; makes decisions interpreting such policies; directs the administration of such policies for the DCSA FOI/PA Program, and resolves or directs the resolution of problems not covered by established policies or procedures.

Qualification

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: government information series 0306 (opm.gov) 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 01/20/2025 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/knowledge, 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-13 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: Freedom of Information and Privacy Act (FOI/PA) to include policies, procedures, and program management. Protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII), System of Records Notices (SORNs), FOI/PA Program administrative appeal processes. Program budget management. Knowledge of DoD policies and procedures in personnel vetting. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. Program Management - Applies the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing programs, projects and resources. 2. Policy and Privacy Management - Manages federal agency programs regarding Freedom of information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act, Domestic Privacy, and various applicable regulations, directives and instructions. 3. Customer Service - Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations. 5. Leadership - Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Evaluations

Read the job opportunity carefully to make sure you have included all required contact information. Include dates, hours, level of experience and examples for each work experience For each work experience you list, make sure you include: Start and end dates (including the month and year). The number of hours you worked per week. The level and amount of experience-for instance, whether you served as a project manager or a team member helps to illustrate your level of experience. Examples of relevant experiences and accomplishments that prove you can perform the tasks at the level required for the job as stated in the job announcement. Your experience needs to address every required qualification. If your resume does not clearly outline details for each position as noted, you may be deemed "not referred" for this position. Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.