The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) is a staff division within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that reports directly to the Immediate Office of the Secretary for HHS.
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Summary
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) is a staff division within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that reports directly to the Immediate Office of the Secretary for HHS.
ONC is charged with formulating the Federal Government's health information technology (IT) strategy and leading and promoting effective policies, programs, and administrative efforts to advance progress on national goals for better and safer health care through a nationwide interoperable health IT infrastructure. ONC's mission, adopted from the Federal Health IT Strategic Plan 2015 - 2020, is to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities through the use of technology and health information that is accessible when and where it matters most.
ABOUT THE POSITION
This position will serve as the Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO) and Executive Director of the Clinical Division. The position has advisory responsibility to the National Coordinator (NC) and other ONC, HHS, and government-wide executive leadership for policy research, analysis, evaluation, leadership and planning related to health information technology issues and policy and as CMIO, advocates for patient care, health IT safety, and clinical standards at the national level for ONC.
The Clinical Division (CD) is responsible for working with public and private sector medical organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders to achieve widespread use of health information technology by the medical community with special emphasis in the areas of clinical quality and patient safety.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Planning, Management and Evaluation
Identifies and keeps abreast of current and emerging issues and initiatives within HHS, other Federal agencies, the health care industry and the scientific and public health communities relating to health information technology and policy. Keeps the NC and other ONC senior leaders informed of issues and developments and recommends solutions and options. Provides clinical and informatics expertise supporting coordination of health-IT enabled clinical quality measurement (eCQM) and clinical decision support (CDS) tool development with other Federal agencies.
Determines resource needs and allocation of resources, and establishes and maintains controls, policies, and guidelines concerning budget, personnel, procurement and travel for the Clinical Division (CD) staff.
Policy Development
Prepares substantive policy analyses, options papers, briefing papers, and policy and technical reviews in health information technology and clinical quality measurement. Prepares relevant briefing, policy, decision, and information memoranda.
As a member of the ONC's executive leadership team, collaborates with the NC to establish and articulate ONC policy, strategic organizational priorities, and operating principles and procedures. Oversees the formulation and development of plans, policies, and procedures to provide HHS Staff and Operating Divisions and the nationwide health care industry and public health community with the capability to effectively identify and fulfill health information clinical quality and safety requirements.
Reviews materials directed for approval or signature by the NC and the Secretary, having major program policy and operational implications.
Coordination and Liaison
Advises the NC on policy and programmatic issues and options in medical and health information technology within ONC, the Federal government and the broader health industry and public health community. Coordinates and integrates interagency programmatic and policy issues in health information technology and policy within ONC.
Provides clinical and informatics expertise, and assists in coordinating activities to develop and harmonize health IT standards that support interoperable eCQM and CDS tools with other Federal agencies and relevant stakeholders.
Represents ONC on intra-Departmental working groups and panels, and in meetings with outside groups such as health IT organizations, health industry associations, professional associations, State and local governments, stakeholders, and others. Develops and maintains organizational linkages with health IT program and policy staff in HHS agencies, the Executive Office of the President, congressional and White House staff, technology developers, individuals from private sector entities and other Federal, State, or local government agencies, as appropriate, using these relationships to provide information about new and on-going activities and the impact of CD efforts on constituents of these organizations and on individual citizens in an effort to develop common policies and integrated priorities for health information technology and policy.
Human Resources Management and Equal Opportunity Responsibility
As Director of the CD, the incumbent performs supervisory and managerial duties, including organization of work groups, determination and adjustment of program goals, policies, objectives, and procedures, and resolution of policy and technical issues referred by subordinates for executive-level attention.
Position requires the completion of a public financial disclosure report.
Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
Must complete a 1 year probationary period, if not previously completed.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Application must be received by closing date of the announcement.
Qualifications
All competitive candidates for SES positions with the Federal Government must demonstrate leadership experience indicative of senior executive level management capability. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show in your resume that you possess the Fundamental Competencies, five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), and the Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs), listed below. It is recommended that your resume emphasize levels of responsibility, scope and complexity of programs managed, and program accomplishments and results.
Fundamental Competencies:
Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Written Communication, Continual Learning, and Public Service Motivation.
Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs):
1. Leading Change: The ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
2. Leading People: The ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
3. Results Driven: The ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
4. Business Acumen: The ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
5. Building Coalitions: The ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.
Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs):
This position also requires that you possess PTQs that represent knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. The following PTQs must be evident in your resume.
1. In-depth knowledge of the laws, regulations, executive orders, secretarial orders, etc., governing health information technology, healthcare privacy regulations, and health care delivery programs and activities.
2. Ability to rapidly adapt or respond to changing health information technology advances, envision the effect of changing situations on health information technology and health care delivery, and devise and implement effective approaches and methods for resolving issues.
3. Record of successfully providing leadership, direction, and coordination in program planning, related to health information technology issues and policy and development of implementation specifications, regulatory processes and evaluation for complex health IT programs of national significance. Extensive experience with multiple large complex technical programs at HHS or other similar Federal agency.
4. Ability to resolve issues in areas where high levels of uncertainty exist and balance conflicting interests of extreme national or international importance.
5. Professional knowledge of medicine and related health science fields, obtained through a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree and medical experience sufficient to perform professional clinical duties and responsibilities and to provide expert professional clinical guidance.
It is STRONGLY recommended that you visit the following Office of Personnel Management (OPM) webpage for more information regarding the Fundamental Competencies and ECQs.
IF SELECTED, you will be required to complete an ECQ package by drafting narratives for each of the ECQs and be certified by an OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB) in order to be placed in this position. If you are currently serving in a career SES appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the SES, or have successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program approved by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), you WILL NOT need to draft the ECQs.
Degree from Foreign Medical School: A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must provide education and medical knowledge equivalent to accredited schools in the United States. Evidence of equivalency to accredited schools in the United States is demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (external link), a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination.
Licensure
For all grade levels and positions, applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
Additional information
Salary for Senior Executive Service positions varies depending on qualifications. The annual salary range may be found at the top of this announcement. This position may be eligible for performance bonuses and performance based pay adjustments.
Probationary Period:
Selectee must serve a one-year probationary period unless s/he previously completed one year the Senior Executive Service.
Standards of Conduct/Financial Disclosure
HHS inspires public confidence by maintaining high ethical principles, and all Federal Government employees are subject to the conflict of interest statutes and regulations, including the Standards of Ethical Conduct, that govern activities with outside organizations and reporting financial holdings. The Ethics in Government Act, PL 95-521 also requires the applicant selected for this position to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-278, prior to assuming the SES position, annually, and upon termination of employment.
Security and Background Requirements
If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required for all appointees.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Equality is held as one of the most important values at HHS. Selection for this, and any other position, will be based solely on merit. HHS does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age or membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factors.
If applying online poses a hardship to you, you may submit your application by contacting Adrienne Mack.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact Adrienne Mack. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Veteran's Preference
Veteran's Preference does not apply to the SES.
Selective Service
As a condition of employment, all male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have registered for the selective service. If selected for this position, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.
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 cover letter (optional) and your resume (NOT TO EXCEED FIVE PAGES), demonstrating possession of the technical qualifications and achievement of the five executive core qualifications are the documents that will be used to determine your basic and specialized qualifications for the position. YOU MUST ADHERE TO THE PAGE LIMIT ABOVE OR YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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.
NOTE: THE USAJOBS RESUME TEMPLATE MAY RESULT IN A RESUME BEING LONGER THAN FIVE PAGES. PLEASE VERIFY PAGE LENGTH BEFORE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION.
Applicants who are currently, or were previously, Federal employees must also submit:
An SF-50 showing your current or former civil service status; and
Proof of OPM Qualifications Review Board certification (OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program graduates), if applicable.
NOTE: Documents submitted that are not listed in the Required Documents section of this announcement will not be considered or forwarded to the rating panel or selecting official.
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.
You must submit the complete online application and documentation specified in the Required Documents by 11:59 PM (EST) on Saturday, May 11, 2019, of this announcement to receive consideration.
Applicants must have a USAJOBS account to apply to this position. For more information on establishing a USAJOBS account; searching for and applying to HHS jobs; or understanding the federal hiring process, contact Adrienne Mack.
Submitting Your Application
To verify your application is complete, log in to your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and then select More Information 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.
Once the online questionnaire is received, an acknowledgement e-mail will be sent to the address on file. If you are unable to upload any of the required supporting documents, you may fax them to 1-478-757-3144. Please include a cover sheet clearly indicating the announcement for which you are applying.
Should you have any questions related to this vacancy, please contact the HR Specialist listed at the end of this vacancy announcement at least 24 hours prior to vacancy close.
Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology
330 C Street, S.W.
Washington, DC 20201
US
Next steps
You will receive an email informing you of the receipt of your application. Highly qualified candidates may be referred for an interview and may be required to undergo a reference check. The OPM Executive Resources Board (ERB) may review results and make recommendations on final selections to the approving authority. We expect to make a selection within 90 days of the closing date of this announcement.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
NOTE: THE USAJOBS RESUME TEMPLATE MAY RESULT IN A RESUME BEING LONGER THAN FIVE PAGES. PLEASE VERIFY PAGE LENGTH BEFORE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION.
Applicants who are currently, or were previously, Federal employees must also submit:
An SF-50 showing your current or former civil service status; and
Proof of OPM Qualifications Review Board certification (OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program graduates), if applicable.
NOTE: Documents submitted that are not listed in the Required Documents section of this announcement will not be considered or forwarded to the rating panel or selecting official.
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.
You must submit the complete online application and documentation specified in the Required Documents by 11:59 PM (EST) on Saturday, May 11, 2019, of this announcement to receive consideration.
Applicants must have a USAJOBS account to apply to this position. For more information on establishing a USAJOBS account; searching for and applying to HHS jobs; or understanding the federal hiring process, contact Adrienne Mack.
Submitting Your Application
To verify your application is complete, log in to your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and then select More Information 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.
Once the online questionnaire is received, an acknowledgement e-mail will be sent to the address on file. If you are unable to upload any of the required supporting documents, you may fax them to 1-478-757-3144. Please include a cover sheet clearly indicating the announcement for which you are applying.
Should you have any questions related to this vacancy, please contact the HR Specialist listed at the end of this vacancy announcement at least 24 hours prior to vacancy close.
Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology
330 C Street, S.W.
Washington, DC 20201
US
Next steps
You will receive an email informing you of the receipt of your application. Highly qualified candidates may be referred for an interview and may be required to undergo a reference check. The OPM Executive Resources Board (ERB) may review results and make recommendations on final selections to the approving authority. We expect to make a selection within 90 days of the closing date of this announcement.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
