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Government Information Specialist

Office of the Secretary · Posted 8 days ago

Hybrid Washington, DC $122K – $187K Apply by Jun 25, 2026 Government Information Specialist ISFJ
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About the Role

This vacancy is for a Government Information Specialist in the Office of the Secretary within the Department of Commerce.

What You'll Do

  • As a Government Information Specialist, you will: Serve as the policy and planning authority and the expert advisor to top managers and outside officials on a management function or major extramural program for a bureau or major line component.
  • Formulate policy, advise agency management, and ensure compliance with Federal laws governing the flow of information.
  • Evaluate the impact of the Privacy Act and regulations on the organization's activities.
  • Assess privacy risks associated with programs, operations, and technology.
  • Review and evaluate the privacy program.
  • Manage privacy risks associated with any agency activities that involve the creation, collection, use, processing, storage, maintenance, dissemination, disclosure, and disposal of PII by programs and information systems.
  • Review privacy risks at the earliest planning and development stages of agency actions and policies that involve PII and continued throughout the life cycle of the programs or information systems.
  • Appropriately manages privacy risks that may require agencies to take steps beyond those required in law, regulation and policy.
  • This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Government Information Specialist ZA-0306-4, FPL: 4 positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location or local commuting area with the same qualifications and specialized experience.
  • This position is also advertised under OS-OPOG-ST-26-12979958, which is open to Merit Promotion eligible applicants.
  • You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.

Requirements

  • You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
  • This position requires a SECRET CLEARANCE: Any required investigations and clearances must be completed before the selectee can be placed in the position.
  • You must successfully pass a background investigation.
  • This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
  • A probationary period may be required.
  • Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/).
  • If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
  • All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
  • Bargaining Unit Position: Yes Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 450): No Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expense: Will not be paid License required: No Drug Test Required: Yes, This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug testing thereafter.
  • There is no positive education requirement for this position.
  • See Qualifications Above.

Benefits

  • A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
  • As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
  • Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
  • Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Personality Fit

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Job ID: 43cbd03d-3c94-4954-8e11-bb2b9fcf1fc6

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