The facility Privacy/FOIA Officer has oversight for the data governance program and initiatives in the VHA Medical Center or Healthcare System and its supporting catchment area. The position makes unique facility-level determinations about disclosures, issuance of denials, redactions, access, use and dissemination of federal agency records.
The position formulates policy, ensures compliance with federal and state laws and conducts thorough research of federal implementing regulations.
Duties include but not limited to the following: Supports developing a local level strategy for data governance, which includes leading from the executive office and creating a unique program that includes diverse processes and specific policies which are independent of other facilities.
Develops and executes strategic management initiatives that establishes areas of control of information within the facility and interfaces with all business operations across service lines/departments. Systematically approves all facility policies and reviews business practices to ensure appropriate use and protection of information specific to each functional area.
Provides subject matter expertise directly and independently with senior leadership, local and facility Law Enforcement, Office of Chief Counsel in the District, VHA Central Office and VISN leadership regarding data governance. Performs complex analysis of key policy inquiries that can encompass any and all information collected, used or disclosed in the facility.
Serves as a senior team leader and independently plans, coordinates and administers major, high- priority privacy investigative cases which are integral to agency data governance objectives. Coordinates and delegates complex investigative responsibilities that frequently collaborate with Office of Chief Counsel in the District, human resources, executive leadership and labor partners.
Using an expert understanding of all applicable laws, regulations and guidelines, independently analyzes all of the interrelated issues that affect the privacy/FOIA program. The officer must possess the ability to apply a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of data governance program effectiveness.
Creates a communications process and tools that are flexible, customizable and interactive to address the VHA Medical Center or Healthcare System's unique compliance challenges and educational/training needs. Individualized detailed reports are routinely compiled and shared to substantiate compliance with all of the national, state and local applicable statutes.
Teaches and trains employees on general data protection procedures and detailed service specific practices for daily operations. Develops and integrates policy-based processes, roles and controls that influences how data is created, collected, used, stored and destroyed throughout the organization. Performs assessment of privacy-related risks associated with business activities that involve processing of personal and sensitive data.
Participates in the planning, development and evaluation of procurement and acquisitions for goods and services for the entire organization. Independently investigates non-compliance of privacy related issues at all levels of the organization and outside of the organization when VHA information is involved. Independently performs in-depth legal research that pertains to both federal and state statutes to render expertise, provide solutions and facilitate corrective action.
Adjudicates complex privacy and FOIA decisions that affect employees, Veterans, patients and commercial businesses in the absence of supervision. Manages a system-wide communication strategy as it relates to the request timely release and amendment of records from the facility. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: This position may be authorized for ADHOC telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Government Information Special/PD99843S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorizied Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
No education substitution for this position.
joselyn.nunez@va.gov · 407-376-5480
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $89508 – $116362/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-03.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-27 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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