VA
Government Information Specialist-Privacy/FOIA Officer
Veterans Health AdministrationBattle Creek, MI · full time · Senior
$89,508 – $116,362
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This role leads privacy and data governance oversight at a VA medical center, handling complex FOIA requests, privacy investigations, and policy development to protect veteran and patient information. It suits experienced government privacy professionals who want to advance from a lower GS grade and work independently on high-stakes compliance and disclosure decisions.
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-11 or equivalent
- Knowledge of federal data governance legislation and implementing regulations
- Understanding of privacy, FOIA, and information security law
- Experience managing information disclosure, creation, use, and destruction
- Ability to conduct investigations and develop organizational compliance monitoring
Nice to have
- Knowledge of data quality improvement practices
- Experience making policy recommendations to senior leadership
- Experience coordinating with legal counsel on privacy matters