In CFACT, the Division of Social and Economic Research conducts studies of the access to and costs of financing health care; assists in the development of agency data resources; and provides technical assistance to researchers and policymakers within the agency and throughout federal government.
Summary
In CFACT, the Division of Social and Economic Research conducts studies of the access to and costs of financing health care; assists in the development of agency data resources; and provides technical assistance to researchers and policymakers within the agency and throughout federal government.
The Staff Fellow will serve in the Division of Social and Economic Research, responsible for ensuring the analytic utility of the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS), a major component of CFACT's mission, and
Provide ongoing contributions to the MEPS data collection activities, particularly in the areas of health care use and expenditures, prescription drug use and expenditures, and the link among health behaviors, chronic conditions, health insurance, and health care costs and outcomes.
Serve as an authority in the formulation and execution of research in the areas of health care use and expenditures, prescription drug use and expenditures, and the linkages between health behaviors, chronic conditions, health insurance, and health care costs and outcomes.
Provide authoritative input into the design and development of primary data collection efforts and research related databases, especially in the areas of health care use and expenditures, prescription drug use and expenditures, and the linkages between health behaviors, chronic conditions, health insurance, and health care costs and outcomes.
Provide technical assistance and scientific advice to AHRQ's immediate Office of the Director, the Center Director, other offices and Centers within the Agency, the Department, federal government policy makers and those in private health service organizations.
Conduct research with the expectation of publishing primarily in peer-reviewed journals in the field of economics and health services research.
1. Security and Background Requirements: If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements may be grounds for appropriate personnel action. In addition, if hired, a background security reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required at a later time. Applicants are also advised that all information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection and/or appropriate disciplinary action.
2. E-Verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System. Federal law requires DHS to use the E-Verify System to verify employment eligibility of all new hires and as a condition of continued employment obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is an E-Verify participant.
3. Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
4. All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 p.m. 10/25/2018
5. One or two year trial period may be required
6. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses may be paid: NO
7. Bargaining Unit Position: NO
8. Drug Screening Required: NO
9. Recruitment incentives may be authorized: NO
10. Student loan repayment incentive may be authorized: NO
11. Annual leave for non-federal service may be authorized: NO
Qualifications
Basic Requirements: Applicants must possess a Bachelor's Degree or higher level degree in economics that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus.
OR
Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Minimum Requirements: In addition to the Basic Requirements, a doctoral degree (or equivalent) plus four (4) years appropriate post-doctoral health/research experience. (Career civil service equivalent GS-14)
Documenting experience: In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the "percentage of times" the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through national Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited.
Education
This position has an education requirement. You must submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package; however, official transcripts will be required prior to receiving an official offer. Failure to submit transcripts or indicate college courses information will cause loss of consideration for this position.
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov.
Additional information
This is an Excepted Service position under Title 42. Applications will be accepted from all groups of qualified persons (U.S. Citizens and U.S. Permanent Residents). No previous federal experience is required. This appointment does not confer any entitlement to conversion to a position in the competitive service.
Reasonable Accommodation: This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please see Agency Contact Information for whom to contact for more info. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. You must contact the HR contact on the vacancy announcement at least three business days before the closing date of this announcement to receive assistance.
Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-450 form) is required. The Ethics Reform Act of 1989, Executive Order 12674, and 5 C.F.R. Part 2634, Subpart I, require individuals who are assigned to certain designated positions in the Executive Branch of the Federal Government, to file an annual Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-450 Form). Please be advised that you will receive an OGE-450 form and it is required that you complete and return this form. A formal official job offer cannot be extended until you have submitted this form and been cleared by AHRQ's ethics officials. As an AHRQ employee, you will also be required to file an annual Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-450). In addition, you may be required to: (1) divest of certain financial interests, or (2) maintain certain financial interests below the de minimis levels of: (1) $15,000 (individual stock) and (2) $50,000 (stocks or sector-specific mutual/exchange traded fund combined). 5 C.F.R. 2640.202.
Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office.
Selective Service:
The Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that all male applicants born after 12/31/59 who are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, be registered or they are not eligible for appointment to this position. For further information concerning Selective Service requirements, please visit http://www.sss.gov/.
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, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
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.
Submission of a resume alone IS NOT a complete application. You must provide a complete Application
Package, which includes:
Resume
College transcripts (Copies of transcripts are acceptable, however, originals will be required before entrance on duty)
Brief statement of research interests and accomplishments
Three references
Your Resume must clearly articulate how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the qualifications section of this announcement. For each position you must describe your duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities. Your resume must also include the day, month, and year that you began and ended for each position held. Full-time employment will be assumed unless otherwise stated on your resume. Part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience. For resume writing guidance, please visit the USAJobs Resource Center or view their video tutorial at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YX7o1PBoFK
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.
EMAIL your resume along with required supporting documents to Amelia.Schneider@ahrq.hhs.gov. Email applications are strongly preferred; if, however, an applicant is unable to access email, the application should be mailed to:
Center for Financing, Access and Cost Trends
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
5600 Fishers Lane, mail stop code 07W41A
Rockville, MD 20857 Attention: Amelia Schneider
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/25/2018
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
5600 Fishers Ln
Rockville, MD 20857
US
Next steps
Once the application is received the most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will receive notice via email or by mail.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Submission of a resume alone IS NOT a complete application. You must provide a complete Application
Package, which includes:
Resume
College transcripts (Copies of transcripts are acceptable, however, originals will be required before entrance on duty)
Brief statement of research interests and accomplishments
Three references
Your Resume must clearly articulate how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the qualifications section of this announcement. For each position you must describe your duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities. Your resume must also include the day, month, and year that you began and ended for each position held. Full-time employment will be assumed unless otherwise stated on your resume. Part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience. For resume writing guidance, please visit the USAJobs Resource Center or view their video tutorial at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YX7o1PBoFK
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.
EMAIL your resume along with required supporting documents to Amelia.Schneider@ahrq.hhs.gov. Email applications are strongly preferred; if, however, an applicant is unable to access email, the application should be mailed to:
Center for Financing, Access and Cost Trends
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
5600 Fishers Lane, mail stop code 07W41A
Rockville, MD 20857 Attention: Amelia Schneider
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/25/2018
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
5600 Fishers Ln
Rockville, MD 20857
US
Next steps
Once the application is received the most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will receive notice via email or by mail.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
