Why Choose Us?

• Mission-Critical Work: At Sawdey, we play a vital role in ensuring the security of our nation's digital infrastructure. Join our partnering agencies in tackling complex cybersecurity challenges that have a direct impact on national defense and the protection of sensitive information.
• Professional Growth: Embrace the opportunity to take on diverse and dynamic roles that challenge and inspire you. You'll be connected to ongoing opportunities, programs, and partnerships that encourage innovation, allowing you to grow both personally and professionally.
• Close-Knit Collaborative Environment: With Sawdey, you are joining unified team where your unique contributions are valued and celebrated. Our work culture is designed to foster a sense of belonging, ensuring that you feel empowered to contribute your best work.
• Competitive Pay: Recognizing your hard work and dedication is our top priority. We offer competitive compensation packages that reflect your skills, experience, and unique contributions. Your success is our success.

Who We're Looking For:

• Hardworking Individuals: We value dedication and a strong work ethic. If you're someone who takes initiative, loves a challenge, and is committed to excellence, you'll feel right at home here.
• Talented Professionals: Bring your unique skills and talents to our team. Whether you're an expert in your field or a rising star, we recognize your potential and have various openings that support your effort toward success.
• Diverse Perspectives: Our strength lies in our diversity. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and identities to apply. We believe that a diverse team fosters creativity, innovation, and achievement.

Position Location: Washington, D.C. (Telework available when authorized)

About the Role:

The Privacy Analyst will be responsible for working with Bureau Chief Privacy Officers to ensure that the Department's bureaus operate in compliance with the requirements in the Privacy Act of 1974, the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA), the privacy provisions of the E-Government Act of 2002, as well as Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance and National Institutes for Standards and Technology (NIST) standards and guidelines.

Additional Responsibilities Include, but are not Limited To:

• Provides efficient processing of Privacy Act (PA) requests and review and clearance of PA System of Records Notices (SORNs).
• Facilitates engagement between the multiple stakeholders in identifying best practices to ensure a consistent and efficient approach for complying with federal privacy laws and policies.
• Reviews and coordinates approval by the Senior Agency Official for Privacy of privacy notices, privacy plans, and privacy risk assessments.
• Provides support that privacy complaints and incidents are coordinated properly, reported systematically, processed, and mitigated efficiently, and communicated appropriately in accordance with federal privacy laws and directives, and Department policies and procedures.
• Provides support to ensure the consideration and protection of privacy in the collection, maintenance, use, sharing, and disposal of personal information about individuals across bureau programs and activities.
• Reviews privacy plans for information systems that create, collect, use, process, store, maintain, disseminate, disclose, and dispose of PII prior to authorization, reauthorization, or ongoing authorization.
• Ensures the Senior Agency Official for Privacy is made aware of information systems and components that cannot be appropriately protected or secured.
• Reviews and manages the internal clearance of reports of new, modified, or rescinded systems of records for Department review, for OMB, and for Congress.
• Reviews Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) required by the privacy provisions of the E-Government Act of 2002, as well as OMB and Department guidance.
• Reviews the creation, collection, use, processing, storage, maintenance, dissemination, disclosure, or disposal of PII to the extent reasonably practicable, that such PII is accurate, relevant, timely, and complete and to reduce the Department's PII holdings to the minimum necessary for the proper performance of authorized agency functions.
• Assists with proposal development, if necessary.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Experience:

• Two (2) years or more of strong knowledge of the PA.
• Two (2) years or more in reviewing records for disclosure for PA requests.
• Technical Credibility - Familiarity with privacy laws, rules, and regulations such as the Privacy Act of 1974, the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA), the privacy provisions of the E-Government Act of 2002 and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) circulars and guidance. Knowledge of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards and guidelines, including NIST Special Publication 800-37 and 800-53. Knowledge of privacy risk assessment methodologies, information technology, information systems, and the systems development life cycle (SDLC).

Education:

• Associates degree required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• None.

Other Required Skills & Abilities:

• Must be able to effectively communicate with customer and fulfill all duties and responsibilities as listed in the contract.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite including, but not limited to: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

Security Clearance:

• Must be able to obtain a favorable background check.

US Citizenship: This position supports a U.S. Government Contract whose terms require Sawdey Solution Services to staff it only with U.S. Citizens.

Benefits at Sawdey Solution Services:

At Sawdey Solution Services, we offer an extensive benefits package. Our employee-focused benefits for full-time employees include:

• Vibrant Company Culture: Become an integral part of our positive, encouraging, and uplifting team culture; we are all on this mission together!
• Healthy Work-Life Balance: We place a strong emphasis on work-life balance; we don't just 'talk the talk' in terms of work-life balance, we 'walk the walk'! We not only support, but highly encourage, prioritizing your health and well-being.
• Competitive Compensation Package: Competitive rates with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for you, your spouse, and your dependents.
  • Health Saving Account (HSA) with employer contributions.
  • Dependent-care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
  • Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Federal Holiday Observance.
  • Immediately vested 401 (k) with employer matching.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Employee Referral program with compensated referrals!
  • Additional benefits offered.
• Grow With Us: We offer a paid Training and Tuition reimbursement program to help you advance and excel in your career. We also offer an employee mentorship program and prioritize internal promotions and success.

Sawdey Solution Services firmly believes in our employees and advocates an environment to promote from within, which serves to boost morale while keeping high performers engaged and challenged. We also place the utmost importance on team building and collaboration in a remote environment. To promote these beliefs, you will also find additional benefits and programs that will enrich your career here at Sawdey Solution Services:

• Wellness Challenges.
• Focus on internal career advancement and growth.

Salary Range: $66,500 - $90,250
At Sawdey Solution Services, we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. However, Sawdey Solution Services, Inc. will consider several factors when extending an offer to an applicant. These factors include, but not limited to, the position and associated responsibilities; and an applicants work experience, education, related training, and related skills.