This position is located in the Office of Privacy Office of Privacy. As an Government Information Specialist, you will investigate, evaluate, and resolve privacy related issues, update privacy-related initiatives and ensure initiatives are covered by appropriate privacy compliance documentation within the Verification Division. Collaborates with USCIS leadership and the Office of Information Technology team to ensure all IT systems are properly documented.

Duties

The responsibilities described are for the full performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope performed with less independence, and limited complexity. Serves as a senior advisor to the USCIS Verification Division regarding privacy compliance and supports cross-governmental initiatives. Provides privacy analysis of government-wide operations related to Verification systems and supporting IT systems. Develops robust policies, issuances and directives, and proposes new ideas or revisions to such documents. Provides training and conducts educational outreach to Verification staff on privacy related matters. Determines the applicability and effect of new or proposed legislation, executive orders, and DHS directives and other department-wide decisions on the Verification Program. Analyzes, edits and drafts privacy compliance documentation for the Verification Program, such as Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), System of Records Notices (SORNs), Privacy Threshold Analysis (PTA), etc. Serves as a technical advisor on Computer Matching Agreements (CMAs) to ensure privacy is integrated into the operations by overseeing the CMA content negotiations, reporting deadlines and publishing requirements. Leads efforts in analyzing Information Sharing Agreements, such as MOUs, MOAs, etc. to comply with privacy compliance documentation requirements and privacy policies.

Requirements

Qualifications

The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 10/18/2024. Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the lower grade or equivalent grade band in the Federal service. The Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 10/18/2024. GS-13: You qualify at the GS-13 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the following duties: Serves as an advisor and technical authority on all issues related to privacy and develops relationships with external data sharing partners and other staff members. Provides privacy analysis of DHS and government-wide operations related to all Verification systems and supporting IT systems. Develops robust policies, issuances and directives, in coordination with internal and external stakeholders of new ideas or revisions to such documents. Provides training and conducts educational outreach to Verification staff on privacy related matters. GS-14: You qualify at the GS-14 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS13 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the following duties: Leads efforts in the development of Privacy Impact Assessments, PTA, SORNs, and completion of reports as required by FISMA, Privacy Act, and Homeland Security Act. Manages the development of metrics and tracking systems to monitor ongoing projects Leads efforts in analyzing privacy laws, regulations, and policies as they pertain to program operations Prepares guidance for privacy compliance procedures and operations. Leads the agency effort for privacy compliance of Computer-Matching Agreements (CMA). Please read the following important information to ensure you submit everything we need to consider your application: It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit your responses and appropriate documentation prior to 10/18/2024. Your resume will be used to determine your qualifications for the position advertised in this announcement. Therefore, your resume must highlight your most relevant, significant experience related to the requirements found in the qualification section of this announcement, as well as any applicable education. USCIS will only review the first 5 pages of your resume to determine your initial eligibility/qualifications for a position. As such, please be sure to include content to support your eligibility/qualifications for this position within the first 5 pages. Please note that your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred. Be clear and specific when describing your work history since Human Resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated and ranked based on your responses to the online questions. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Duties (be specific in describing your duties) Employer's name and address Supervisor name and phone number Start and end dates including month, day and year (e.g. June 18 2007 to April 05 2008) Start and end dates for each grade/pay level if you've held a federal position. Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Salary Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide the above information may result in a finding of ineligible. Note: Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Federal Experience: If you are using current or prior federal experience as a basis for qualifying for this position, the grade levels and length of employment (mm/dd/year) at each grade level must be listed in your work history. This information will be further validated if selected for this position. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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 criteria 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 service.

Education

EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution at this grade grade level.

Contacts

• Address
• Name: HROC Staffing Help Desk
• Phone: 952-697-8380
• Email: [email protected]