Government Information Specialist

*** All eligible interested applicants MUST forward their 2-page resume directly to Mr. Michael Safko at michael.safko.2@usspacecom.mil no later than COB 30 September 2026.***

Position: Government Information Specialist

Series/Grade: NH-0306-III, (GS-12/13 equivalent)

Value of Position: ** $77,923 - $118,204 (without locality)

Org: USSPACECOM

Location: Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL

Suspense: Resumes (2-page max) from interested candidates are due by COB 30 Sep 2026 PCS Entitlements: May be offered

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be offered

Telework: Situational Only

The United States Space Command (USSPACECOM), Office of the Staff Judge Advocate (J006), in Colorado Springs, CO is searching for a well-qualified candidate to fill a Government Information Specialist, NH-0306-04, (GS-12/13 equivalent) position at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL. Come join our amazing team who helps to ensure there is never a day without space!

There’s a reason Huntsville has ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. for the past several years. "The Rocket City" is experiencing a boom, with major growth in the aerospace, defense, and tech industries. This has created a thriving job market and a vibrant economy.

Beyond the exciting career opportunities, Huntsville offers a high quality of life with its beautiful natural surroundings, excellent schools, and a welcoming community.

Description of Position: Oversee and manage the United States Space Command Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act (PA) and Civil Liberties (CL) programs.

Position Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for receiving, evaluating, and analyzing FOIA requests from the public and ensuring thorough search for responsive records of the same within the Command.

• Review recommended exemptions for compliance with the FOIA. Maintain accurate records of request processing, coordinate with other Department of War (DoW) agencies, and update requestors as appropriate.

• Advise leadership at all levels on PA requirements. Serve as primary point of contact for personally identifiable information (PII) breaches, ensuring appropriate notifications and remediation.

• Serve as information law paralegal, preparing draft legal reviews for attorneys reviewing FOIA requests before final action.

• Maintain records and statistical data on FOIA and PA requests to draft USSPACECOM Quarterly and Annual Report submission to the DoW Privacy and Civil Liberties Division.

• Other duties as described.

Key Skills & Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of Freedom of FOIA/PA/CL operations, processes; and skill in the application of Federal and public laws, DoW, Joint Staff and all military service specific regulatory requirements, principles, concepts and methodologies.

• Skill in derivatively classifying information and properly marking classified documents; and knowledge of security practices for ensuring the safeguarding of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and classified national security information.

• Skill in conducting interviews with supervisors and employees to obtain information about FOIA/PA requests for information to determine release/denial actions, and to decide whether to merge or purge content.

• Advanced skill sufficient to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships with diverse groups and executive-level command management.

• Ability to develop, integrate, and implement solutions to diverse, highly complex problems across multiple areas and disciplines; and develop plans and techniques to fit new situations to improve overall program and policies.

• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses and organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation). Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk).

• Ability to use Microsoft Office applications to draft and track documents and Adobe Acrobat software to redact and Bates Stamp documents.

Qualification Requirements: Experience at the next lower broadband/grade level (or equivalent) in performing core privacy, civil liberties, and transparency tasks.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) Security Clearance.

• Position requires drug testing.

• Occasional travel away from regular duty location may be required.

**Value of Position (VOP): If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the stated VOP, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Mr. Michael Safko at michael.safko.2@usspacecom.mil. All eligible interested applicants must forward their 2-page resume directly to Mr. Michael Safko at usspacecom.J006.distro@us.af.mil no later than COB 30 September 2026.