Summary
The FRTIB is looking for a highly qualified and motivated individual to serve as an Chief Privacy Officer. This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) may be used to fill other Chief Privacy Officer, GS-0905-15 positions within the FRTIB in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.
Duties
Job seekers with an active certification issued by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) (e.g., any CIPP designation, CIPM, or CIPT) are encouraged to apply.,Leading the Agency's privacy program, ensuring personal data is protected and federal privacy laws are followed across all operations.,Supervising a team of privacy attorneys and FOIA professionals in carrying out the mission and purpose of the Agency’s Privacy and FOIA programs.,Drafting and reviewing agency policies and regulations to ensure they meet legal privacy standards and best practices.,Collaborating with executives, vendors, and interagency teams to identify privacy risks and shape strategic decisions.,Overseeing privacy training and responding to questions from staff, the public, and stakeholders about privacy rights and procedures.,Conducting and overseeing Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and System of Records Notices (SORNs) to evaluate and mitigate privacy risks in new or modified programs and systems.,Leading breach response activities, including breach notification and mitigation strategies in coordination with cybersecurity and legal teams.,Leading the Agency’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) program.,Providing legal guidance to senior leaders on privacy, data protection, and public information requests.
Job Requirements
U.S. citizenship is required. Must be an active member of the bar. All qualification requirements must be met by 11/26/2025. Your application package will not be considered if it is missing any of the required documents listed under the "Required Documents" tab. Trial Period. Two-year trial period may be required. Selective Service. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Background Suitability Investigation. Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background investigation and the granting of a federal suitability or security clearance. If selected, you may be offered tentative employment until the background investigation has been fully adjudicated.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position applicants must meet the education requirement, professional certification, and specialized experience requirement as described below. Education Requirement Possess a law degree (LL.B or J.D.) and be a graduate from a full course of study in a school of Law accredited by the American Bar Association, or equivalent training. Equivalent training is that training permitted in some states in lieu of attendance at a law school. To be acceptable, this training must be of the kind and nature required by the state in which the bar exam is taken or is to be taken; and Professional Certification Be a member in good standing of the bar of the state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; and Specialized Experience To qualify for this position, applicants must have at least four years of professional legal experience post bar admission. This experience must include legal work involving three or more of the following areas: Interpreting and applying federal privacy laws and regulations (e.g., Privacy Act, FISMA, E-Government Act). Advising clients or senior leadership on privacy-related legal matters, including data protection and information disclosure. Managing or supporting privacy compliance programs or initiatives. Drafting or reviewing policies, procedures, or regulations to ensure legal compliance with privacy standards. Participating in strategic planning, governance, or oversight related to privacy or data use. *Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations. 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. A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
Education
You must provide your transcripts to support your educational claims. Transcripts may be unofficial copies, but they must come from an accredited college or university, and they also must include course names and the number of credit / semester hours. Click here to search the database of accredited institutions. Foreign Education. If you are using education completed at foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign education programs. Foreign education must be deemed equivalent to that gained at an accredited U.S. education program. For further information visit the U.S. Department of Education's website concerning foreign qualifications.