Government Information Specialist

Summary

Duties

Analyze incoming requests to determine the applicability of the FOIA and the type of records requested.

Maintain a current knowledge of CMS organizational components and their inter-relationships in order to correctly disseminate requests for records.

Evaluate issues/requests in terms of cited legislation and content to determine legislative applicability.

Monitor, analyze, and evaluate program status and execution throughout the agency to ensure continuity, accuracy, and completeness of actions.

Interpret and advise on new developments and recent court decisions, legislative, activities, and Congressional initiatives regarding release of information under the Privacy Act for their impact on the agency.

Job Description

Duties

Analyze incoming requests to determine the applicability of the FOIA and the type of records requested.

Maintain a current knowledge of CMS organizational components and their inter-relationships in order to correctly disseminate requests for records.

Evaluate issues/requests in terms of cited legislation and content to determine legislative applicability.

Monitor, analyze, and evaluate program status and execution throughout the agency to ensure continuity, accuracy, and completeness of actions.

Interpret and advise on new developments and recent court decisions, legislative, activities, and Congressional initiatives regarding release of information under the Privacy Act for their impact on the agency.