This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA). The incumbent serves as a policy analyst, responsible for providing analysis on government policies within the areas assigned. This position is considered developmental level; as such the incumbent is provided with increasingly more complex assignments and responsibilities in performance of duties.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standards. ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level or pay band in Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Examples of specialized experience are: ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT You may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you meet the following minimum qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector which includes: 1-Reviewing complex policies, legislation, or agency initiatives to understand and address privacy implications; 2-Applying privacy laws (e.g., Privacy Act, E-Government Act of 2002, Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014) or policies to complex agency actions; 3-Coordinating on privacy matters within an organization and across organizations; 4-Developing and drafting policy documents on privacy; and 5-Working with partners to build a multi-stakeholder consensus across the agency organizational structure on a privacy-related matter. You may qualify at the GS-15 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector which includes: 1-Leading a team to review complex policies, legislation, or agency initiatives to understand and address privacy implications; 2-Applying privacy laws (e.g., Privacy Act, E-Government Act of 2002, Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014) or policies to complex agency actions; 3-Leading the coordination on privacy matters within an organization and across organizations; 4-Leading the development and drafting of policy documents on privacy; and 5-Working with partners to build a multi-stakeholder consensus across the agency organizational structure and at various levels of seniority on a privacy-related matter. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical 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 experience.
As a Policy Analyst, GS-0301-14/15, your typical work assignments may include the following: Guiding agencies in meeting the privacy requirements established in Federal law and ensuring that personally identifiable information is appropriately handled across Executive Branch programs and services. Developing and presenting privacy policy recommendations to higher-level decision makers. Developing and drafting government-wide guidance documents and materials to interpret law and establish privacy policies. Supporting Federal agencies in the implementation of privacy law and guidance, including by providing assistance and clarification where needed and by supporting the work of the Federal Privacy Council to improve privacy practices. Overseeing agency implementation of Executive Branch privacy policy. Collaborating with senior staff in the preparation of position papers, briefing materials, etc. Reviewing and evaluating agency privacy programs, including privacy program plans, breach response plans, privacy policies, and privacy compliance documentation (e.g., Privacy Act system of records notices, computer matching notices, Privacy Act statements, Privacy Act implementation and exemption regulations). Reviewing agency regulatory, policy, and legislative proposals, and other materials that impact individual privacy in the handling of personally identifiable information for alignment with OMB policies. Developing and executing oversight processes. Ensuring that Executive Branch policies, products, and initiatives are consistent with OMB privacy and related information policies. Reviewing, analyzing, and providing recommendations on proposed Executive Branch products and communications with privacy implications, including national-level directives, Executive Orders, guidance, policy statements, regulations, reports, and Executive Branch correspondence. Reviewing, analyzing, developing, monitoring, and providing technical assistance on legislative proposals and testimony that implicate privacy policy. Providing written and oral recommendations to OIRA and OMB leadership in the development of policy positions and statements on matters that have privacy implications. Providing critical advice to OIRA and OMB leadership and to others across the EOP to ensure Administration initiatives are implemented in compliance with OMB privacy policy and related information policy requirements. Coordinating agency and OMB positions on privacy policy and related information policy issues, including matters related to data governance, records management, and access to government information.