West 4th Strategy
Records and Information Manager
West 4th Strategy, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
Records & Privacy Manager ROLE: We need an experienced Records & Information Manager at GAO (Government Accountability Office). GAO is an independent, legislative branch agency that assists Congress through audits, evaluations, and investigations of federal programs. The Records & Privacy (R&P) department within GAO preserves organizational knowledge and enforces recordkeeping policies and standards. In this role, you will plan, staff, and oversee enterprise-level records management efforts; develop or update records systems; and provide comprehensive oversight of staffing, budgeting, schedule management, and monitoring. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package. Apply today!
RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan, staff, and oversee enterprise records management initiatives and system development/updates Provide oversight of staffing, budgeting, scheduling, and performance monitoring for records management functions Direct agency-wide records inventory and file plan development; ensure each program’s records are identified, scheduled, and maintained per retention schedules; coordinate with RIM Specialists and program POCs Establish classification and indexing standards; require metadata documentation and enforce 100% QA on documents Lead records appraisal to confirm business needs, adjust retentions, and identify new series; determine archival value under GAO and NARA guidance Own digitization strategy and tracking, including priorities, milestones, monitoring deviations, and QA; ensure meeting summaries are captured with correct metadata Architect and oversee enterprise and role-based training, policies, and how-to guides delivered within 90 days and ongoing; support Capstone Officials and new-hire orientations Set supervision and quality-control expectations for contractor staff; monitor day-to-day management outputs and compliance
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
5+ years of experience performing records management support services to federal government agencies
REQUIRED EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
Master’s degree in an information or business discipline – Required Certified Records Manager designation - Preferred
LOCATION
Washington, DC 20226
CLEARANCE
US Citizenship
CLIENT
Government Accountability Office (GAO), Records and Privacy (R&P)
TRAVEL
No travel required.
WORK HOURS
Full time = 40 hours a week, 8 hours a day
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
W2 Classification
RELOCATION
Not eligible for relocation benefits.
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations
Applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Primary workstation is in an office area. The noise level is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
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Records & Privacy Manager ROLE: We need an experienced Records & Information Manager at GAO (Government Accountability Office). GAO is an independent, legislative branch agency that assists Congress through audits, evaluations, and investigations of federal programs. The Records & Privacy (R&P) department within GAO preserves organizational knowledge and enforces recordkeeping policies and standards. In this role, you will plan, staff, and oversee enterprise-level records management efforts; develop or update records systems; and provide comprehensive oversight of staffing, budgeting, schedule management, and monitoring. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package. Apply today!
RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan, staff, and oversee enterprise records management initiatives and system development/updates Provide oversight of staffing, budgeting, scheduling, and performance monitoring for records management functions Direct agency-wide records inventory and file plan development; ensure each program’s records are identified, scheduled, and maintained per retention schedules; coordinate with RIM Specialists and program POCs Establish classification and indexing standards; require metadata documentation and enforce 100% QA on documents Lead records appraisal to confirm business needs, adjust retentions, and identify new series; determine archival value under GAO and NARA guidance Own digitization strategy and tracking, including priorities, milestones, monitoring deviations, and QA; ensure meeting summaries are captured with correct metadata Architect and oversee enterprise and role-based training, policies, and how-to guides delivered within 90 days and ongoing; support Capstone Officials and new-hire orientations Set supervision and quality-control expectations for contractor staff; monitor day-to-day management outputs and compliance
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
5+ years of experience performing records management support services to federal government agencies
REQUIRED EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
Master’s degree in an information or business discipline – Required Certified Records Manager designation - Preferred
LOCATION
Washington, DC 20226
CLEARANCE
US Citizenship
CLIENT
Government Accountability Office (GAO), Records and Privacy (R&P)
TRAVEL
No travel required.
WORK HOURS
Full time = 40 hours a week, 8 hours a day
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
W2 Classification
RELOCATION
Not eligible for relocation benefits.
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations
Applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Primary workstation is in an office area. The noise level is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
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