GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SPECIALIST

FOIA AND PRIVACY ACT PROGRAMS

Manages the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) Programs for HQ NORAD and HQ USNORTHCOM. Serves as the principal advisor to the Commander and command authorities on all matters relating to FOIA and PA programs.

Serves as the Privacy Officer for NORAD and USNORTHCOM's Insider Threat program. Participates in Insider Threat program for deterring, detecting, and mitigating insider threats, including the safeguarding of classified information from exploitation, compromise, or other unauthorized disclosure, taking into account risk levels, as well as the distinct needs, missions, and systems of NORAD and USNORTHCOM.

Receives, processes and responds to requests for information under Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR). Reviews requests to verify the adequacy of the proposed response and determines if the need exists for additional information or supporting materials. Establishes Command procedures and policy and manages the processing of MDR requests.

Conducts comprehensive security classification/declassification reviews to identify and handle RD and FRD information before information is released under the FOIA and/or MDR or to prevent automatic declassification.