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Government Information Specialist

Veterans Health Administration

Madison, WI · full time · Mid

$74,678 – $97,087

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 5, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This role manages privacy and FOIA compliance at a VA medical facility, handling requests, policy guidance, investigations, and oversight to protect patient and government information. It suits someone with federal compliance experience who can navigate complex regulations and advise staff across a large healthcare organization.

Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

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What they ask for

Required

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-09 level or equivalent
  • Federal service experience or eligibility (current employee, former federal employee reinstatement, or VEOA)
  • Time-in-grade requirement: 52 weeks at GS-09 for this GS-11 position
  • Advise management on privacy and FOIA policies and procedures
  • Research, analyze, and respond to FOIA requests with proper exemptions
  • Investigate privacy complaints, data breaches, and HIPAA violations
  • Develop and implement facility privacy and FOIA policies

Nice to have

  • Experience conducting privacy assessments and administrative rounds
  • Experience developing privacy training materials
  • Experience with Facility Self-Assessment (FSA) processes
  • Experience representing facility on privacy-related committees

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