Government Information Specialist (FOIA Analyst)

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Remuneration 1: minimum: 102415; maximum: 133142; rate interval: PA; description as provided: Per Year

Pay plan 1: code: GS

Low grade: 12

High grade: 12

Agency: U.S. Secret Service

To be considered qualified for this position you must meet the following qualification requirements for the respective grade level in which you are applying. You qualify for the GS-12 level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level performing duties such as: Knowledge of the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts and Title 6 of the Code of Federal Regulations and pertinent court cases decided under their authority; and Managing Freedom of Information (FOIA) requests (i.e., responding, tracking, documenting, reporting, analyzing, etc.) to maintain program compliance according to rules, regulations, and policies; Analyzing Freedom of Information and Privacy Act program operations to assess their effectiveness; and Ability to analyze and evaluate a variety of documents which contain information or evidence that may possibly identify confidential sources or informants, protective or investigative techniques, or data relating to national security and exercise judgment in making recommendations in the appropriate release of information. Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current competitive service employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. NOTE: All current or former Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50, "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure (1 or 2), and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). You may need to submit more than one SF-50

Job summary:

Joining the Secret Service, Office of Intergovernmental and Legislative Affairs will allow you to develop policies and procedures and support the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) program of the U.S. Secret Service. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.

Major duties:

- The selectee will serve as a Government Information Specialist (FOIA Analyst) in the Office of Intergovernmental and Legislative Affairs. Typical work assignments include: Developing and supporting FOIA Program compliance operations and collaborating with various stakeholders, within the U.S. Secret Service, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act Office. Monitoring FOIA compliance by maintaining broad based awareness of legal, regulatory, administrative, judicial and current events; researching, analyzing, and reporting on emerging urgent issues, ensuring compliance with all applicable Federal privacy laws and regulations. Evaluating long and short-term program goals to support and facilitate the agency's compliance with FOIA laws. Coordinating the preparation and oversight of special projects involving in-depth research and analysis of technical and policy issues.

Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship is required. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service If selected for this position, you will be required to: Obtain and maintain a Top Secret Tier 5 clearance. For more information visit OPM Mythbuster Page. Submit a credit check after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted. Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Education:

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Evaluations:

Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. Upon review, your resume and/or supporting documents need to support your answer choices and reflect the one year of specialized experience requirement, in order to be considered. If the one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the next lower grade level cannot be identified in your resume, you will be considered not qualified. The competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job are: Administration and Management Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Legal, Government and Jurisprudence Planning and Evaluating Reading Comprehension Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork The USA Hire Assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP/CTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the Federal government, you are not ICTAP/CTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP/CTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered well qualified under ICTAP/CTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85.0 for this position. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement. Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, the veteran must be 1) a preference eligible; or 2) be a veteran separated after 3 or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement. (Note: Veteran's preference does not apply under Merit Promotion procedures.) View VEOA information on Feds Hire Vets. An interview may be required for this position. If an interview is required, failure to complete the interview may result in removal from further consideration. Due weight will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). After the U.S. Secret Service completes its hiring, the resumes of the remaining candidates referred for selection consideration may be shared with other DHS Components. During the application process, you may choose to opt-in if you would like your name, application material, and assessment results to be shared. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements. Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.

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Control number: 891543400

Announcement number: IGL-AC-13106804-27-MP

Announcement URL:

Publication date: 2026-11-04T08:36:21.2030

Applications open: 2026-11-04T08:36:21.2030

Applications close: 2026-11-10T23:59:59.9970

Posting display ends: 2026-11-10T23:59:59.9970

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