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Government Information Specialist

Office of the Secretary · Department of Commerce
📍 Washington, District of Columbia 💰 $121785 – $187093/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

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Job Summary

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

Key Responsibilities

As a Government Information Specialist, you will: Study proposed legislation and regulations to determine program impact; evaluate the impact of the Privacy Act and regulations on organizational activities; Revise existing policies and procedures to ensure effective program implementation Assess privacy risks associated with programs, operations, and technology; Manage privacy risks associated with an agency activities that involve the creation, collection, use, processing, storage, maintenance, dissemination, disclosure, and disposal of PII; Review privacy risks at the earliest planning and development stages throughout the program or information system lifecycle; Establish short- and long-range goals & objectives; track progress & accomplishments; outline program plans to meet strategic milestones; develops budget & manpower requirements; Conduct studies on operating programs to identify procedural problems; use quantitative or qualitative methods to analyze information; Analyze findings and make recommendations in reports; research management practices for application to program and operations Conduct studies and revise policies and procedures to improve program execution.

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.

Requirements & Education

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.

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Contact

DMartin1@doc.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Office of the Secretary, Department of Commerce.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $121785 – $187093/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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