The Government Information Specialist 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 may not be limited to the following: Provides guidance while communicating complex information to the Executive leadership, facility staff and outside stakeholders. Involves interaction with all levels of Medical Center personnel on a day-to- day basis along with other federal and non-federal agencies. Formulates policy, ensures compliance with federal and state laws and conducts thorough research of federal implementation regulations.
Participates and represents the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) members on Medical Center committees and workgroups and in meetings that support the hospital mission. Responsibilities include the safeguarding of Government information while supporting accountability and transparency initiatives.
Solely responsible for all aspects of the Privacy/FOIA Program to include Strategic and Risk analysis, planning, program outreach, coordinating training, developing metrics and ensuring that federally mandated information governance and accountability measures are in place. Carries out a variety of special assignments as required by these committees, work groups, and the needs of top management and the facility.
Frequently interprets regulations and policies on his/her own initiative, applies new methods to resolve complex and/or intricate, controversial, or unprecedented issues and problems, and resolves most conflicts that arise. Will assess gaps in policy, measure the knowledge of individual staff and facilitate improvements against the ever-changing policies, regulations and statutes that impact the privacy and FOIA programs.
Implement unique policies and procedures to manage agency information, helping and services to the public and VA staff members. Requires researching, interpreting and applying laws, regulations, policies and guidance for access and disclosure of VA agency records and information. Work Schedule: 8:00AM- 4:30PM Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Government Information Specialist/PD99538S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Shaquanna.Burroughs@va.gov · 254-408-1993
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $79533 – $103399/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-07.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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