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Supervisory Government Information Specialist

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency | Boyers, PA

Posted Date 1/15/2025
Description 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.

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

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