GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SPECIALIST

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Freedom of lnformation Act (FOIA), Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) and Privacy Act (PA) manager for North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM).

Manages the Freedom of lnformation 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