Summary This position is in the Records and Privacy division. This organization has management and/or program analysis responsibility for records management and privacy. Privacy work involves the development, oversight, and implementation of policies and processes to ensure the protection of all personal information collected, used, or maintained to support the ongoing business of GAO. Responsibilities As a Government Information Specialist, PT-0306-III, your typical work assignments may include the following: Serve as the Team Lead as the principal advisor on the Records and Privacy (R&P) team. Serve on various committees as the principal advisor on the protection of classified and unclassified material. Collaborate with stakeholders to assist in developing strategic objectives to improve R&P performance, customer satisfaction, and performance management. Lead matrixed initiatives, integrating the work of staff members from various disciplines. Serve as a subject matter expert and advisor to management in developing strategies to meet R&P goals. Provide project planning and advisory services to management on developments in the Privacy Act field. Train internal and external customers on privacy act compliance regulations. Establish and apply processes to involve stakeholders and assess the agency environment to mitigate risk dealing with classified and non-classified information. Assist with the development and implementation of agency wide orders and procedures related to the access of federal records. Develop techniques to analyze and measure effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of R&P programs. Work with financial staff to ensure current programs, future programs and inter-service support agreements have the necessary funding. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must meet all qualification requirements before the announcement closes. 1. You must be a U.S. citizen 2. You may be required to submit a financial disclosure statement. 3. You must be suitable for federal employment. 4. Registered for Selective Service, if applicable. (www.sss.gov). 5. Completion of a probationary period may be required Qualifications Minimum Qualification Requirements One year (52 Weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the NEXT LOWER BAND, GS-13, PT-II, CS-II, or PE-IIA grade level in the Federal service or equivalent (1) Analyzing privacy act compliance program requirements to ensure the safety and security of government data; (2) develop procedures related to the access of federal records to mitigate risk of exposure, and (3) advise management on the proper storage of electronic and hard copy classified and unclassified data. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Please do not cut and paste the position description, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Education There is no positive education requirement for this position. 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If selected, at the time of appointment, selectees will be required to update the OF-306. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: GAO provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request accommodation, please email ReasonableAccommodations@gao.gov.The U.S. Government Accountability Office's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The U.S. Government Accountability Office's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The U.S. GAO is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service. 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