Government Information Specialist

Job TitleGovernment Information SpecialistMajor DutiesWorks with the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer's Representative to ensure that contracts, purchase orders, or other acquisition documents include all the clauses needed to safeguard sensitive information, when appropriate, and reviewing to ensure that the Privacy Office is kept involved in the contracting process. This includes coordination with the facility Information Officer (ISSO) and other personnel to ensure the checklist meets requirements outlined in the VA Handbook 6500.6.Develops, in coordination with the facility Education Coordinator/Education Office or other designated office, a local level privacy training strategy that outlines the facility procedures for ensuring compliance with the annual privacy training requirement established by current VHA policy.Coordinates the completion of remediation activities as requested by Privacy Compliance Assurance (PCA).Monitors compliance with Federal statutes and regulations, VA regulations and policies, and VHA policies related to continued readiness, review and remediation activities for privacy, FOIA, records management and other associated programs according to VHA Directive 1605.03.Conducting continuous readiness review and remediation (C3R) activities, oversight of facility remediation actions and reporting of compliance status to facility leadership.Reviews and evaluates all programs covered by VHA Directive 1605.3, at the facility and outlying Community Based Outpatient Clinic accordance with the Directive to ensure compliance with national and facility policy, FOIA and records management policies.Conducts a monthly physical evaluation of a reasonable cross-section of facility operations in order to review operational compliance with privacy requirements.Coordinates facility responses to the FSA with Privacy, FOIS and Records Officers and completing and submitting the FSA for each program quarterly as required by PCA.Provides all documentation and other materials timely for audits by PCA.Completes and submits the Privacy FSA with Privacy, FOIA and Records Officers and completing and submitting the FSA for each program quarterly as required by PCA.All other duties assigned.Work Schedule: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.Virtual: This is not a virtual position.Position Description/PD#: Government Information Specialist/ PD047280Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not AuthorizedPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not AuthorizedDriver's License: A current, valid state-issued Driver's License is required for this position. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your current, valid state-issued Driver's License.