Are you interested in helping to innovate the customer experience for the newly enacted Postal Service Health Benefits Plan, which will provide health insurance options to more than 1 million postal service employees, annuitants and their family members? Join the team charged with quickly developing guidance and implementing technology solutions for a streamlined experience for these customers.
Summary
Are you interested in helping to innovate the customer experience for the newly enacted Postal Service Health Benefits Plan, which will provide health insurance options to more than 1 million postal service employees, annuitants and their family members? Join the team charged with quickly developing guidance and implementing technology solutions for a streamlined experience for these customers.
Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. You are applying to a resume database. Your resume and any documents submitted will be retained and may be used at any time during the open period of this Public Notice. U.S. Citizenship is REQUIRED. Promotion potential is contingent on the position to which appointed.
THIS IS A PUBLIC NOTICE: This Notice is issued under Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) to recruit new talent for the positions listed below. This means that we can hire any qualified candidate, either from this notice or from any source.
We will refer qualified applicants to the selecting official for consideration. The organization's hiring need will determine the referral of additional applicants. Applicants will be notified about their application's status if referred or if we fill all vacancies. Positions that may be filled are:
Senior Benefits Analyst (Policy)
Benefits Analyst (Policy)
Program Specialist
Work Schedule: These positions allow for multiple schedules. Work schedule will be determined at the time of selection.
Please note, there may or may not be actual/projected vacancies when you submit your application. Your resume and any supporting documentation will be retained with other applicants and reviewed as vacancies occur. You will not receive a notice regarding your application's status.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
Security clearance requirements are based upon actual position being filled
This position may be eligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit.
Qualifications
For the GS-11, One year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level (or equivalent) OR you must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, OR a combination of the specialized experience and education.
For the GS-12, One year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level (or equivalent).
For the GS-13, One year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level (or equivalent).
For the GS-14, One year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level (or equivalent).
Education
PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
Additional information
This announcement will be used to fill vacancies through OPM-authorized Direct Hire Authority due to Critical Hiring Need/Severe Shortage of Candidates. Veteran preference and traditional rating/raking of applicants do not apply. For more information on OPM's authorization of Direct Hire Authority, please visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/direct-hire-authority/
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.
Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. Applicants who meet minimum qualification requirements will be certified for further consideration. The hiring manager may require you to submit a writing sample as part of the consideration process.
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.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Resume showing full legal name, email address, identify full or part time status for each job worked, dates of employment and duties performed.
Other documents: College Transcript(s), if qualifying based off education rather than job experience, or if qualifying off a combination of education and experience.
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.
This Direct Hire Public Notice will be used to build a list/inventory of applicants that may be referred as vacancies become available. You must submit a resume and or transcripts, before your eligibility can be confirmed. Errors or omissions may result in your not being considered for this vacancy. You can modify/complete your application any time before the vacancy date/time deadline.
Email your Resumes and or Transcripts to: hidirecthire1@opm.gov and reference "OPM-FY22-GS-0301-JRT-SPLASH" in the subject line.
OPM Human Resources
1900 E St., NW
Washington, DC 20415
US
Next steps
This Notice is issued under Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) to recruit new talent to help with the implementation of the Postal Service Health Benefits Program (PSHBP). To help us fill these jobs, we have been granted "Direct Hire Authority" or DHA. This means that when we have a vacant job, we can hire any qualified candidate, either from this notice or from any source. The benefit of applying to this notice is that your application may be shared with a hiring manager if they request resumes. The following process is used if your application is submitted.
1. ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume will be reviewed for qualifications and/or transcripts for qualifying off education.
2. REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If you meet all of the requirements, your resume will be passed to the hiring manager. You may be contacted for an interview.
3. SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process.
4. FINAL JOB OFFER: Once our security office determines your suitability for employment, you will be given a final offer. This process may take up to 6 weeks.
We appreciate the time and effort you have taken to apply with the Office of Personnel Management.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Resume showing full legal name, email address, identify full or part time status for each job worked, dates of employment and duties performed.
Other documents: College Transcript(s), if qualifying based off education rather than job experience, or if qualifying off a combination of education and experience.
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.
This Direct Hire Public Notice will be used to build a list/inventory of applicants that may be referred as vacancies become available. You must submit a resume and or transcripts, before your eligibility can be confirmed. Errors or omissions may result in your not being considered for this vacancy. You can modify/complete your application any time before the vacancy date/time deadline.
Email your Resumes and or Transcripts to: hidirecthire1@opm.gov and reference "OPM-FY22-GS-0301-JRT-SPLASH" in the subject line.
OPM Human Resources
1900 E St., NW
Washington, DC 20415
US
Next steps
This Notice is issued under Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) to recruit new talent to help with the implementation of the Postal Service Health Benefits Program (PSHBP). To help us fill these jobs, we have been granted "Direct Hire Authority" or DHA. This means that when we have a vacant job, we can hire any qualified candidate, either from this notice or from any source. The benefit of applying to this notice is that your application may be shared with a hiring manager if they request resumes. The following process is used if your application is submitted.
1. ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume will be reviewed for qualifications and/or transcripts for qualifying off education.
2. REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If you meet all of the requirements, your resume will be passed to the hiring manager. You may be contacted for an interview.
3. SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process.
4. FINAL JOB OFFER: Once our security office determines your suitability for employment, you will be given a final offer. This process may take up to 6 weeks.
We appreciate the time and effort you have taken to apply with the Office of Personnel Management.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
