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.
TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENT: Applicant must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks in positions no lower than the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service.
For GS-12: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11
level or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in
the private sector that demonstrates advanced analytic methods, such as applied
economics, econometrics, finance, statistics, financial management, budget
analysis, cost benefit analysis, and the demonstrated ability, using
qualitative and quantitative techniques, to analyze and succinctly summarize
complex public policy issues. This includes independently conducting
evaluation and analyses of complex issues involving health insurance plans,
health programs, public health issues, or social insurance programs. Such
experience must include: 1) initiating and performing objective qualitative and
quantitative analysis of complex issues in these areas to inform decision
making; 2) development and presentation of recommendations to higher-level
decision makers on such issues; 3) independently drafting and presenting
succinct written products to describe and summarize complex analyses, policy
options and implications, and recommendations on such issues; AND 4) developing
strategies to improve the effectiveness of health insurance plans, programs,
public health issues, or social insurance programs.
For GS-13: One year of experience equivalent to
the GS-12 grade level or comparable pay band in the Federal service or
equivalent experience in the private sector that includes independent
experience in advanced analytic methods, such as applied economics, econometrics,
finance, statistics, financial management, budget analysis, cost benefit
analysis, and the demonstrated ability, using qualitative and quantitative
techniques, to analyze and succinctly summarize complex public policy
issues. This includes independently conducting evaluation and analyses of
complex issues involving health insurance plans, health programs, public health
issues, or social insurance programs. Such experience must include: 1)
initiating and performing objective qualitative and quantitative analysis of
complex issues in these areas to inform decision making; 2) leading the
development and presentation of recommendations to higher-level decision makers
on such issues; 3) independently drafting and presenting both succinct and more
in depth written products to describe and summarize complex analyses, policy
options and implications, and recommendations on such issues for audiences with
differing levels of expertise; AND 4) independently developing strategies to
improve the effectiveness of health insurance plans, programs, public health
issues, or social insurance programs.
EDUCATION SUBSTITUTE:
There is no education substitution.
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.
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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 and the extent to which your application shows that you possess the specialized experience associated with this position. Once minimum qualifications are determined, your resume will be ranked against the Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs) as addressed in the body of your resume. Experience which demonstrates how you meet the QRFs should be clearly documented in your resume.
QUALITY RANKING FACTORS: Address the following Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs)/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
SF-50 (Current and former federal employees) must submit their SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing competitive status; Tenure 1 or 2 in Block 24; Position Occupied 1 in Block 34; and highest grade held on a permanent basis or full performance level of current position, whichever is higher.
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.
VEOA and VRA must 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. If applicable, current federal employees who are applying under VEOA authority must submit a qualifying SF-50 to show you meet time-in-grade requirement. Veteran's preference points are not applicable to Merit Promotion announcements; veteran's documentation is requested only to verify eligibility. For additional details visit: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx.
Surplus or Displaced Federal Employees (ICTAP and CTAP) must provide the following: certificate of expected separation or reduction-in-force notice; most recent performance appraisal with rating of at least "fully successful," unless eligible due to a compensable injury, illness, or disability; SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action); and military department or National Guard Bureau notification showing you are receiving a special disability retirement. Applicant must be rated 85 or above on the rating criteria for his position to be Well Qualified and exercise selection priority. For additional details visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents:
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 1968004.
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 Monday, June 19, 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 Monday, June 19, 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
SF-50 (Current and former federal employees) must submit their SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing competitive status; Tenure 1 or 2 in Block 24; Position Occupied 1 in Block 34; and highest grade held on a permanent basis or full performance level of current position, whichever is higher.
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.
VEOA and VRA must 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. If applicable, current federal employees who are applying under VEOA authority must submit a qualifying SF-50 to show you meet time-in-grade requirement. Veteran's preference points are not applicable to Merit Promotion announcements; veteran's documentation is requested only to verify eligibility. For additional details visit: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx.
Surplus or Displaced Federal Employees (ICTAP and CTAP) must provide the following: certificate of expected separation or reduction-in-force notice; most recent performance appraisal with rating of at least "fully successful," unless eligible due to a compensable injury, illness, or disability; SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action); and military department or National Guard Bureau notification showing you are receiving a special disability retirement. Applicant must be rated 85 or above on the rating criteria for his position to be Well Qualified and exercise selection priority. For additional details visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents:
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 1968004.
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 Monday, June 19, 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 Monday, June 19, 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.
