Clarification from the agency

Recent Graduates who have completed within the previous two years a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution. Veterans precluded from applying within two years due to a military service obligation have up to 6 years from completing their degree to apply.

This position is located in the Department of Health And Human Services, Office of Inspector General, Office of Investigations.

As a Investigative Analyst GS-7 the incumbent will:

• Executes all aspects of the exclusion process in an accurate and timely manner.
• Serves as an administrative support to within headquarters to meet the mission.
• Distribute mail and faxes, monitor the main telephone and answer calls related to exclusions matters.
• Gather information in response to Congressional inquiry as well as other types of correspondences and requests.
• Enter data into the Investigative Reporting and Information System (IRIS) and the Exclusions Portal related to any exclusion, reinstatement, and withdrawal matters.

As a Investigative Analyst GS-9 the incumbent will:

• Perform data quality reviews and coordinate corrections with assigned supervisor or mentor.
• Supports lower graded HQ staff/contractors with various functions.
• Submit and process appropriate exclusion cases to the Staff Director.
• Participate in work groups to improve the efficiency of the operations and address issues which affect the administration of the exclusion program.
• Coordinate with other incumbents and representatives of other agencies and organizations on special assignments.
• Present training on the implementation and effect of exclusion to various-sized audiences.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Registration with the Selective Service (if applicable).
• Suitability for Federal employment determined by background investigation.
• Must complete a Pathways Participant Agreement.

• Recent graduates who have completed, within the previous two years, a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution.
• Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree, due to military service obligation, have as much as six years after degree completion to apply.

Training and Development:

• Orientation program for Recent Graduates hired for the program.
• Mentorship throughout the program.
• Individual Development Plan to create and track Recent Graduates' career planning, professional development, and training activities.
• At least 40 hours of formal, interactive training each year of the program.
• Positions offer opportunity for career advancement.

Program Completion and Conversion:

After Program Completion Recent Graduates may be converted to a permanent position (or, in some limited circumstances, a term appointment lasting 1-4 years).

To be eligible for conversion, Recent Graduates must have:

• Successfully completed at least 1-year of continuous service in addition to all requirements of the Program.
• Demonstrated successful job performance.
• Meet the qualifications for the position to which the Recent Graduate will be converted.

Qualifications

This position is for a Recent Graduates (RG) who have completed within the previous two years a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution. A veteran, as defined in 5 U.S.C. 2108, who due to military service obligation, was precluded from applying to the Recent Graduate Program during any portion of the 2-year eligibility period shall have a full 2-year period of eligibility upon his/her release or discharge from active duty. In no event, may the individuals eligibility period extend beyond 6 years from the date on which the individual completed the requirements of an academic course of study.

This is an excepted service appointment expected to last one year under the OIG Pathways Recent Graduate Program. After the RG successfully completes the one-year developmental program and meets the OPM Qualification Standards for a Investigative Analyst, GS-1805 OIG may non competitively convert the RG to a term or permanent appointment in the competitive service.

Note: Conversion is not guaranteed nor an entitlement and is based on the needs of OIG. At the agency's discretion, this position may allow for promotion eligibility. Upon conversion the Investigative Analyst, GS-1805 has promotion potential to the GS-13 grade level.

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify for the GS-1805-07 grade level, the applicant must

• Applicants must have at least one full-time year (12 months) of specialized work experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-5 level in the Federal service that demonstrates the ability to understand statues, legal opinions, regulations and policies. Skill in effective written and oral communication and ability to communicate to a wide-range of individuals. General knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act OR
• Completion of one full year of graduate level education (18 semester hours)

• Possess a Bachelor's degree with superior Academic Achievement that is demonstrated through class standing (upper 1/3 of class), grade point average (2.95/4.0 overall or 3.5/4.0 in major); or election to membership in a qualifying national scholastic honor society.

• Applicants must have at least one full-time year (12 months) of specialized work experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-07 level in the Federal service that demonstrates basic and fundamental knowledge of various insurance programs of the Social Security Act, general knowledge of implementation of state insurance programs, the ability to collect and analyze large volumes of complex information from various sources, and the familiarity with suspension and debarment regulations. OR
• Completion of two full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or Masters or equivalent graduate degree or LLB or JD; OR
• Possess a combination of graduate level education and specialized experience that qualifies. Only graduate education in excess of the first year (18 semester hours) may be combine with experience under this standard.

Experience must be sufficient to demonstrate that the applicant possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the work.

Note: Failure to submit sufficient academic documentation necessary to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement, deemed you ineligible for further consideration for this vacancy.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your education (if applicable), experience, and training that is relevant to the duties of this position. If you are found minimally qualified for the job, your application package will be further evaluated to determine your possession of the critical knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics of this announcement. Applicants found to be among the top candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.

You will not be considered for the position if any part of the application or supporting documentation is not received by the closing date of this announcement.