Supervisory Government Information Specialist

Summary

Protect your homeland and defend your culture. Join USCIS, America's frontline defense against illegal foreign infiltration and fraud. As a Supervisory Government Information Specialist, you will lead a unit within the USCIS FOIA/PA program. You will oversee the release of agency information, the proactive disclosure of agency program information, and the processing of high-level, significant-interest FOIA requests.

Duties

• •Develop and execute the strategic vision for the unit; establishes short- and long-term action plans to ensure successful accomplishment of organizational goals, operational priorities, and mission requirements.
• •Oversee daily operations of the unit by reviewing FOIA cases, supervising first-line supervisors, ensuring the quality and timeliness of work products, and safeguarding personally identifiable information (PII).
• •Act as the technical authority on the most difficult and complex legal issues involving the disclosure of immigration information.
• •Serve as the primary liaison with senior-level executives within USCIS and senior officials in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Privacy Office regarding the handling of FOIA requests and the release of agency information to Congress.
• •Make operational and strategic decisions that impact organizational operations using available information; assesses associated risks and impacts; and develops plans to mitigate potentially negative outcomes.
• •Analyze processes and work flows to allow for continuous process improvement and troubleshooting the system responsible for disseminating and managing Government information related to FOIA/PA requests by the public.

Qualifications

The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 10/07/2026. Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the lower grade or equivalent grade band in the Federal service. The Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 10/07/2026. Application Limit: This vacancy is limited to the first 25 applications received. All applications received prior to midnight 11:59 PM (ET) of the day the application limit is reached will be accepted and considered. If the application limit is not reached by the closing date of the announcement, all applications received during the open period will be considered. Any required documents must be submitted at the time that you apply as documents will not be accepted past the day the application limit is reached, if applicable. If you choose to edit your application after it has been submitted, it will be removed from consideration until you re-submit your application. The date your application is last submitted will be used to determine whether you meet the cut-off criteria. GS-14: You qualify at the GS-14 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the majority of the following duties: Demonstrating expert level knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act Making effective operational and strategic decisions based on available information; assessing risk, evaluating impacts, and developing mitigation strategies to address potentially negative outcomes. Performing senior-level managerial and supervisory functions, such as strategic planning, setting priorities, determining resource requirements, assigning and organizing work, establishing deadlines, monitoring progress, evaluating performance, and assessing program outcomes. Ability to make effective decisions based on available information and mitigate potentially negative outcomes through risk management. Applying advanced oral and written communication skills to prepare and deliver briefings, reports, recommendations, and advice to senior officials and key stakeholders on agency-level issues, initiatives, and program priorities. Please read the following important information to ensure you submit everything we need to consider your application: It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit your responses and appropriate documentation prior to 10/07/2026. You must upload your resume under the "Resume" category. Resumes submitted under the "Other Documents" category will not be considered. Your most recently submitted resume will be used to determine your qualifications for the position advertised in this announcement. Therefore, your resume must highlight your most relevant, significant experience related to the requirements found in the qualification section of this announcement, as well as any applicable education. Limit your resume to no more than two pages. The USAJOBS database will not allow an applicant to submit an application that includes a resume over two pages. To help ensure your resume remains clear and easy to read, we recommend using margins of at least 0.8 inches and a font size of at least 11 point. Be clear and specific when describing your work history since Human Resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated and ranked based on your responses to the online questions. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Duties (be specific in describing your duties) Employer's name and address Supervisor name and phone number Start and end dates including month, day and year (e.g. June 18 2007 to April 05 2008) Start and end dates for each grade/pay level if you've held a federal position. Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Salary Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide the above information may result in a finding of ineligible. Note: Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Federal Experience: If you are using current or prior federal experience as a basis for qualifying for this position, the grade levels and length of employment (mm/dd/year) at each grade level must be listed in your work history. This information will be further validated if selected for this position. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build criteria competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer service.

Education

EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP): Per 5 CFR 576.202, An employee who receives a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) and later accepts employment for compensation with the Government of the United States within 5 years of the date of the separation on which the VSIP is based, including work under a personal services contract or other direct contract, must repay the entire amount of the VSIP to the agency that paid it (proof of payment is required) before the individual's first day of reemployment. 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 Personnel Management guidance and U.S. Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your applic