This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), OMB Health Division. As one of five centers of subject-matter expertise within OMB, the Health Division is responsible for the review of policy, budget, legislative, and management issues related to Medicare, Medicaid, private health market reforms, and a wide variety of public health and health research programs that are operated under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The Health Division currently manages more than one-fourth of the Federal budget. The Health Division engages in analysis, planning, and policy formulation to improve programmatic quality, efficiency, and financial management, with responsibilities divided among five branches.
The OMB Health Division is committed to creating a multicultural and supportive work environment and strongly encourages applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the division.
**Notice: More than one selection may be made within 90 days of the issuance of the certificate, if additional vacancies occur.
Promotion to the next highest grade level is neither guaranteed nor implied.
Attention: Due to the large number of qualified applicants for positions of this type, this job announcement will close at 11:59pm Eastern Time on either (A) The closing date listed above or (B) The date that 150 applications are received; whichever occurs first. If the announcement closes on the date the 150 applications were received, all applications submitted by 11:59 that day will be given consideration.
Summary
This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), OMB Health Division. As one of five centers of subject-matter expertise within OMB, the Health Division is responsible for the review of policy, budget, legislative, and management issues related to Medicare, Medicaid, private health market reforms, and a wide variety of public health and health research programs that are operated under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The Health Division currently manages more than one-fourth of the Federal budget. The Health Division engages in analysis, planning, and policy formulation to improve programmatic quality, efficiency, and financial management, with responsibilities divided among five branches.
The OMB Health Division is committed to creating a multicultural and supportive work environment and strongly encourages applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the division.
**Notice: More than one selection may be made within 90 days of the issuance of the certificate, if additional vacancies occur.
Promotion to the next highest grade level is neither guaranteed nor implied.
Attention: Due to the large number of qualified applicants for positions of this type, this job announcement will close at 11:59pm Eastern Time on either (A) The closing date listed above or (B) The date that 150 applications are received; whichever occurs first. If the announcement closes on the date the 150 applications were received, all applications submitted by 11:59 that day will be given consideration.
- Conduct analyses of policy, program, budgetary, and management issues related to assigned program areas. - Develop legislative and administrative options for senior policymakers based on detailed quantitative and qualitative analysis. - Analyze legislative proposals, testimony, and Reports to Congress for conformance with the policies and priorities of the President and monitor their progress through the congressional process. - Resolve budget, program, and policy issues and render advice for resolution of senior-level decisions. - Review and analyze the formulation and execution of the Federal budget in assigned areas. Prepare formal budget submissions, amendments, supplemental, and other necessary materials to support Presidential programs and review such materials that come from agencies. - Initiate and monitor analytical work on program and policy issues within areas of responsibility. Responsibility will increase and assignments will become more complex as training and experience progress.
Selective Service registration if a male born after December 31, 1959
Be at least 18 years old and obtain a favorable security determination
Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests
Direct Deposit is required
RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID
Please see "Qualifications Required" for requirements of the position.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standards. ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Examples of specialized experience are:
For the GS-09: One year of experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector that includes applying analytical methods related to program evaluation and the analysis of policy issues to identify significant factors and alternative solutions. Such experience must include: 1) assisting with qualitative and quantitative analysis of financial, fiscal, and/or economic issues to make recommendations; AND 2) drafting succinct written products to describe and summarize analyses and recommendations.
For the GS-11: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector that includes experience working on public policy, public administration, economics, finance, or budgeting, that provides a strong basis for understanding and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of Federal programs and policies. Such experience must include: 1) initiating and performing objective qualitative and quantitative analyses of such programs and issues to inform decision making; 2) development of recommendations to higher-level decision makers; AND 3) drafting and presenting succinct written products to describe and summarize complex analyses and recommendations.
EDUCATION SUBSTITUTE: Education must demonstrate the applicant obtained the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. This education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. One year of full-time graduate education is considered 18 semester hours.
For the GS-09: Master's or equivalent graduate degree at an accredited college or university or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) or a Juris Doctor (JD), if related.
For the GS-11: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited college or university. If graduate education is substituted for the required specialized experience, it must demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the duties of this position. Equivalent combinations of education and specialized experience may be qualifying.
Additional information
Information about ICTAP or CTAP eligibility is on the OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/ictap/index.asp, under CTAP http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp
Note: Under ICTAP and CTAP to be considered well qualified and referred you must earn a score of 85 or above on the rating criteria developed for this position.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
How You Will Be Evaluated: Your resume will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required for the position. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be placed into one of the following categories based on the extent to which your application shows that you possess the specialized experience associated with this position:
Best Qualified (BQ) Meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements and demonstrates exceptional experience in most of the requirements of the position.
Well Qualified (WQ) Meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements and demonstrates strong experience in most of the requirements of the position.
Qualified (Q) - Meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements and meets the requirements of the position either through experience or education.
QUALITY RANKING FACTORS: Address the following Critical Elements within the body of your resume.
1. Demonstrated ability to apply reasoning skills effectively to complex problems and to work independently towards defensible solutions or recommendations. 2. Ability to summarize and analyze large amounts of complex information and data, to spot trends in material being reviewed, and to present quantitative and/or qualitative information in a clear, concise fashion. 3. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 4. Experience with or educational focus on the operation, design, or efficacy of federal or state health insurance programs, health programs, or private health insurance plans and the effect of legislation or regulations on such programs or insurance. 5. Demonstrated ability to apply econometric, statistical, or other quantitative techniques using economic and/or program data to analyze the impact of public policies or produce projections of costs, taxes, or other outcomes, including analyzing sensitivity to change in assumptions. 6. Knowledge of Federal budget, management, financial management, procurement, legislative, information, regulatory, and other processes.
Note: Leading candidate may be contacted to provide a brief writing sample.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s): ·Resume
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
·Cover Letter ·DD-214 ·Other ·Other Veterans Document ·SF-15 ·SF-50 ·Transcript
· Resume which must include the following
information: announcement number and job title for which you are applying;
beginning and ending dates (mo/yr) for paid or non-paid work experience; and
average number of hours worked per week.
· Education - If you are qualifying based on positive
education, please provide a copy of your college transcript or an appropriate
course listing. The transcript may be unofficial or photocopy at time of
application, but MUST provide the original if selected.
· Completed
Occupational Questionnaire
· Special
Appointing Authority Separate referral
lists will be generated for applicants eligible to be appointed under a
non-competitive special appointing authority. If you are a member of one of
these groups, you may not need to compete with the public for federal jobs. To
determine your eligibility, please read the information below and click on the
appropriate link for additional details.
· Veteran's Preferencemust provide
the following: DD-214(member
copy 4) showing dates served, discharge type, and campaign
badges or expeditionary medals earned and VA Disability Award Letter dated
1991 or later displaying the percentage awarded. If you do not supply the required
documentation to verify your eligibility, you will receive an ineligible rating. For additional details visit:http://www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx.
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 1967601.
Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday, June 15, 2017 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.
To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax:
Fax all six pages of the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday, June 15, 2017 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume, veteran's documentation, completed assessment, and SF-50's) is received and accurate. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. If a document is not in legible format, applicant will not be able to view it in Application Manager which means applicant must again upload or fax the documentation by the closing date of this announcement.
Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages.
Executive Office of the President
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
Next steps
After all application packages have been received, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications based on the information provided and may interview the best qualified applicants. After a tentative job offer, we will conduct a security background investigation and drug screening. If the drug screening is negative and security background is cleared, then a formal job offer will be extended to candidate.
You will be notified four times during the hiring process:
1. Upon receipt of your application.
2. Upon minimum qualification determinations.
3. After the certificate(s) is issued.
4. After the final selection(s) is made.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s): ·Resume
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
·Cover Letter ·DD-214 ·Other ·Other Veterans Document ·SF-15 ·SF-50 ·Transcript
· Resume which must include the following
information: announcement number and job title for which you are applying;
beginning and ending dates (mo/yr) for paid or non-paid work experience; and
average number of hours worked per week.
· Education - If you are qualifying based on positive
education, please provide a copy of your college transcript or an appropriate
course listing. The transcript may be unofficial or photocopy at time of
application, but MUST provide the original if selected.
· Completed
Occupational Questionnaire
· Special
Appointing Authority Separate referral
lists will be generated for applicants eligible to be appointed under a
non-competitive special appointing authority. If you are a member of one of
these groups, you may not need to compete with the public for federal jobs. To
determine your eligibility, please read the information below and click on the
appropriate link for additional details.
· Veteran's Preferencemust provide
the following: DD-214(member
copy 4) showing dates served, discharge type, and campaign
badges or expeditionary medals earned and VA Disability Award Letter dated
1991 or later displaying the percentage awarded. If you do not supply the required
documentation to verify your eligibility, you will receive an ineligible rating. For additional details visit:http://www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx.
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 1967601.
Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday, June 15, 2017 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.
To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax:
Fax all six pages of the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday, June 15, 2017 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume, veteran's documentation, completed assessment, and SF-50's) is received and accurate. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. If a document is not in legible format, applicant will not be able to view it in Application Manager which means applicant must again upload or fax the documentation by the closing date of this announcement.
Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages.
Executive Office of the President
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
Next steps
After all application packages have been received, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications based on the information provided and may interview the best qualified applicants. After a tentative job offer, we will conduct a security background investigation and drug screening. If the drug screening is negative and security background is cleared, then a formal job offer will be extended to candidate.
You will be notified four times during the hiring process:
1. Upon receipt of your application.
2. Upon minimum qualification determinations.
3. After the certificate(s) is issued.
4. After the final selection(s) is made.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.