Government Information Specialist (FOIA)

Benefits

Parental leave

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Non-birth-parent leave

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Family-building benefits

• Fertility benefits: Not verified
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• Surrogacy assistance: Not verified

Mental health support

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Relocation assistance

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Childcare support

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Learning budget

Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Salary

$58K-$92K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

401(k) match

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$61,842 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+1.9% - Slower

21% above the BLS role benchmark for operations aggregate.

Matched to SOC 11-1021 - Operations aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Operations From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

Shift type

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Weekend work

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Company

Company stage

Public-company From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Application

Cover letter

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Assessment

Required From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Deadline

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Where they hire

Hires in: DC From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

About this role

Government Information Specialist (FOIA) Washington, District of Columbia Summary This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of the Secretary and Executive Management, Office of Privacy. The primary purpose of this position is to be responsible for processing Office of Privacy's FOIA requests at the direction of the attending supervisor. Receiving and processing FOIA/PA actions, determines action to be taken; and prepares all necessary correspondence notices, memoranda or other documentation. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position. Duties As a Government Information Specialist (FOIA), GS-0306-7/9, your typical work assignments may include: Monitors the status and progress of each Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) case assigned and responds to inquiries. As directed by the attending supervisor s, performs a variety of responsibilities in accordance with applicable grade level such as an in-depth review and analysis of each request received. Receive and/or provide guidance in determining exactly what materials and documents are required. Coordinates with other DHS-wide offices and other agencies and/or components as required. Performs research as needed and in accordance with the appropriate guidance for issues that arise in the context of processing complex initial requests. All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5 business day open period due to the number of applications received. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions. Education Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications; applicant's resumes and supporting documentation should only

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