Privacy Specialist

This position is located at Departmental Offices,Management CFO - Privacy, Transparency, and Records . As a Privacy Specialist, you will be responsible for providing support for privacy activities and ensuring compliance with the Privacy Act and other federal privacy requirements. You will evaluate privacy risks, conduct privacy assessments, and assist in responding to privacy incidents and complaints involving personally identifiable information.

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-13. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position. As a Privacy Specialist, you will: Lead the development and review of Privacy Impact Assessments, Privacy Act Statements, System of Records Notices, and Computer Matching Agreements. Evaluate complex privacy issues and ensure compliance with federal privacy laws, regulations, and policies. Develop and review privacy compliance documents to identify gaps, resolve concerns, and ensure accuracy and completeness. Work with legal counsel and senior officials to resolve privacy issues, obtain approvals, and publish required privacy documents. Assess privacy risks in federal programs and information systems and recommend appropriate safeguards. Provide expert advice, guidance, and training to Treasury bureaus on privacy requirements and compliance. Advise Treasury bureaus on investigating and responding to privacy incidents, complaints, and potential violations. Evaluate bureau privacy programs and recommend improvements to strengthen privacy protections and compliance.

Key Requirements: Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding. Must successfully complete a background investigation. All new hires will be required to comply with federal ethics laws. A review of financial or other interests may be conducted to determine if they create any real or apparent conflict of interests with official Treasury duties. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. Please refer to the "Additional Information" section for additional Conditions of Employment.