This role supports the U.S. Department of Commerce’s (DOC) Office of Privacy and Open Government (OPOG) in strengthening its FOIA and privacy programs. Key priorities include helping the Department reduce its FOIA backlog, improve response times for FOIA and Privacy Act requests, and ensure compliance with federal privacy requirements. The selected candidate will contribute to efforts such as drafting and reviewing privacy policies, publishing system of records notices (SORNs), coordinating breach response activities, and reviewing privacy impact assessments and authorization packages for systems handling personally identifiable information.

This position supports the U.S. Department of Commerce’s (DOC) Office of Privacy and Open Government (OPOG), which oversees the Department’s compliance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the Privacy Act, and related federal privacy and information security laws. The office is responsible for coordinating privacy impact assessments, ensuring privacy considerations are integrated into system security processes, and developing policies that meet statutory and government-wide requirements. It also leads Department-wide councils and task forces related to privacy and FOIA operations.

As a Privacy Analyst supporting the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Office of Privacy and Open Government, you will play a vital role in ensuring the Department’s compliance with federal privacy laws and policies. Your key responsibilities will include:

Privacy Compliance & Policy Support

• Interpret and apply the privacy provisions of the E-Government Act of 2002, the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA), and related OMB guidance.

• Draft, review, and maintain privacy-related documentation including privacy impact assessments (PIAs), System of Records Notices (SORNs), and Privacy Act Statements.

• Assess and implement privacy controls aligned with NIST SP 800-53 and NIST SP 800-37 for systems processing personally identifiable information (PII).

• Contribute to the development and review of departmental privacy policies, notices, and procedures to ensure compliance with federal privacy regulations.

Training, Audits & Incident Response

• Support the development and delivery of privacy training across various levels of the organization.

• Assist in audits and reviews of programs and information systems that process PII.

• Participate in privacy breach response coordination, including evaluating incident reports, conducting risk assessments, and supporting tabletop exercises.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Assist with preparing privacy reports required under FISMA and other applicable regulations.

• Support process improvement initiatives and contribute recommendations for enhancing the agency’s privacy program operations.

• At least five (5) years of experience interpreting, implementing, and applying the privacy provisions of the E-Government Act and FISMA, including OMB’s implementing guidance

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Access) and Adobe Acrobat Pro

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Law, Public Administration, Information Science, Paralegal Studies).

Work Location & Schedule:

This is a full-time, on-site position located at 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. Regular remote or telework flexibility is not offered for this role. While occasional flexibility may be approved on a case-by-case basis, the selected candidate must be physically present on-site Monday through Friday.

Start and end times are flexible; however, all staff must be on-site from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM EST each day, with a lunch break permitted during that window.

This position is part of a government contract with a base year and four option years, with the potential to extend through 2030 based on performance. Strong performers will have the opportunity for long-term stability and continued professional growth in support of a high-visibility federal program.

At Ardent Eagle Solutions, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees and their families:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• Matching 401(k) Plan
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off

This job description is intended to describe the general scope of work and level of work that is needed to perform while on task with Ardent Eagle Solutions. Other duties may be assigned. Selected candidates may undergo a government security investigation and must fulfill eligibility criteria for accessing classified information. US citizenship may be a prerequisite for certain roles.
 
Ardent Eagle Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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