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GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SPECIALIST

HQ USAF and Support Elements · Department of the Air Force

Government Information Specialist

Salary
$85,447–$158,322/year
Grade
11–13
Work location
Telework eligible · Andrews AFB, Maryland
Schedule
Full-time
Posted
Oct 15, 2026
Apply by
Oct 29, 2026
Category
Government Information Specialist

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Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position to administer the Air Force Declassification Program which implements automatic and systematic review requirements of Executive Order 13526 and the associated Kyl and Lott Amendments.

Duties

Conducts comprehensive security declassification-classification reviews of Department of the Air Force historical records for executive order 13526 (EO). Applies legal/regulatory knowledge of governing directives to legally protect classified information pursuant to Executive Order 13526 and governing security classification guides. Performs document planning and programming recommendations/decisions in appropriate formats to meet DAF and/or DOD requirements. Designs and conducts complex declassification and security surveys, reviews, and research projects and provides advisory services on issues of such intensity and breadth that they require input and research from other analysts, management and subject-matter experts throughout the agency. Participates in conferences and meetings to deliver presentations on substantive mission and support issues, project/program status, accomplishments, challenges encountered and anticipated, support requirements, and the integration and advocacy of program and project objectives as it relates the mission of the Agency. Maintains agency automated database of security review actions for incorporation into the interagency document review database. Accurately records/tracks decisions to ensure consistent declassification determinations concerning automatic, systematic, and mandatory declassification reviews. Ensure adequate handling, storage and transfer of all classified records at all security levels to meet requirements of DODM 5200.01 Volumes 1-4, AFI 16-1401, and other governmental regulations related to security protective measures.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

How you will be evaluated

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable. Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements. Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements. The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here. APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

About this listing

HQ USAF and Support Elements has 13 open listings on the site: all telework eligible. This one is telework eligible, based in Andrews AFB, Maryland. See all HQ USAF and Support Elements listings, or read what fully remote and telework eligible mean.

Advertised pay is $85,447 to $158,322 a year. That covers GS-11 to GS-13 on the General Schedule, where pay also depends on step and locality; how GS pay works.

This announcement is open for 14 days, from Oct 15, 2026 to Oct 29, 2026. Among currently open Government Information Specialist postings, the typical advertised window is about 12 days.

Who can apply: current competitive-service federal employees, federal employees eligible for career transition programs, current excepted-service federal employees and 6 other groups. This announcement is not open to the general public. The announcement's "This job is open to" section has the exact eligibility rules.

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