Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens who have graduated from an accredited educational institute with a bachelors or advanced degree within the last two years. Veterans who have served at least four years in the uniformed services and were released or discharged within the last two year. No prior Federal experience is required.

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Participates in all aspects of the inspection process. The incumbent works with a project lead to identify potential inspection assignments related to Medicare, Medicaid, and public health and human services programs. Responsible for conducting pre-inspection research of laws and regulations; GAO reports; OIG audits, investigations and inspection report; other studies conducted within or outside the Department; and pending or recently enacted regulations or legislation related to the assigned inspections on Medicare, Medicaid, and public health and human service programs. Engages in a variety of research, evaluation, analysis assignments in the Medicare and Medicaid and public health and human service programs to gain broader knowledge of the programs and experience in the inspection process.

Works with a project lead to identify appropriate study methodologies and techniques to be utilized in submitting proposed designs and conducting assigned studies. Incumbent is responsible for collecting data, conducting statistical analysis, and evaluating this information to create findings and recommendations. Responsible for interpreting findings resulting from studies that are independently developed. Interprets data and findings to form the development of agency initiatives, policies, and practices. Communicates and disseminates study findings in forms useful to federal, state, and
local research, program, and policy audiences to inform assessment and improvement of programs and policies.

Assists in developing findings and recommendations for program evaluations and reporting of results to officials and stakeholders. Incumbent is actively engaged in environmental research involving Medicare programs, Medicaid services, and public health and human service programs to identify potential areas for future studies and evaluations. Analyzes and prepares program studies for review of all levels. Reviews internal HHS processes and procedures, making recommendations for improvements to promote efficiency and cost savings. Researches and evaluates processes and makes recommendations for effective organizational changes.

Prepares reports and briefs for project lead and higher management. Develops various statistical tables and reports, new or modified work methods, processes and procedures for evaluating program services, guidelines, and procedures for program operations. Maintains up-to-date expertise in social science, data analytics, research/evaluation, and measurement methods. Recommends areas and methods by which efficiency or operation can be improved.

Advises management on routine aspects of health care or human services program-related policies and procedures. Works with managers and program specialists in determining steps or actions to be taken to accomplish work in adherence to requirements for the OIG strategic plan.

Participates in discussions, meetings, conferences, and conference calls with administrative, senior subject matter, and technical personnel, and other federal agency officials to secure and provide information; to evaluate and inspect facts; to present conclusions, recommendations, and alternatives; to obtain concurrence and develop alternate courses of actions; and to mutually resolve problems.

Conditions of employment

• U.S Citizenship is required.
• Registration with the Selective Service (if applicable).
• Suitability for Federal employment determined by background investigation.
• One-year probationary period may be required.
• THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER 14043 MANDATING COVID-19 VACCINATION FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYEES

Qualifications

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

You must meet the requirements of the job by 11:59 (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date: 01/22/2022

Vaccination Mandate:

• In accordance with Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to exceptions that may be required by law. If selected, you will be required to submit proof of vaccination by November 22, 2021 or before your entrance on duty if you are selected after the compliance date. Your HR Consultant will provide a list of documents acceptable as proof of vaccination and instructions for how to submit a request for a legally required exception, if needed, to comply with vaccination requirement.

Expanded/Maximum telework Posture:

• Due to COVID-19, the agency is currently in a maximum telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to telework upon your appointment. As employees are permitted to return to the office, you may be required to report to the duty station listed on this announcement, even if your home/temporary telework site is located outside the local commuting area. Your position may be eligible for workplace flexibilities which may include remote work or telework options, and/or flexible work scheduling. These flexibilities may be requested in accordance with the HHS Workplace Flexibilities policy.

Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements, including education, and any selective placement factors described below by the closing date of the closing date of this announcement. Education used as part of an application package will only be considered if complete transcripts are submitted and must be from an accredited institution as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. To see if your institution is accredited, please follow this link: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx.

Positive Education Requirement: This position has a position education requirement, as indicated below. A complete transcript showing relevant coursework and degrees must be submitted with your application package. A list of completed courses or incomplete transcripts will not be accepted.

College Graduate: To be eligible for this position applicants must have completed a bachelors or advanced degree within two (2) years of submitting an application for employment (i.e. date application is received by our agency). The degree must be from an institution of higher education defined at 20 U.S.C. §1001. For applicants who have completed a degree and served at least 4 years in the uniformed services, the 2-year eligibility period begins on the date of the applicant's discharge or release from the uniformed service. Note: You must provide academic transcripts from which your degree was awarded and DD-214 (if applicable).

Basic Requirements: Applicants applying for the Social Science Series, 0101 must have:

• Completed a 4 year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a behavioral or social science; or related discipline appropriate to this position. (Copy of unofficial transcripts showing degree earned and date conferred must be submitted); OR
• Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrates you have acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. (Resume must support your response); OR
• A combination of the education and experience described above that provided you with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. (Copy of unofficial transcripts must be submitted and resume must support your response).

Minimum Requirements: In addition to the requirements above applicants must have:

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service which provided you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of this position. Qualifying specialized experience demonstrates experience:
  • Conducting program evaluations or social science research;
  • Developing written and/or oral presentations of the results;
  • Assisting in identifying and applying appropriate study methodologies to program evaluation or social science research design; and
  • Conducting quantitative and/or qualitative analysis of data. (Resume must support your response); OR
• A master's or equivalent graduate degree. (Copy of unofficial transcripts showing degree earned and date conferred must be submitted); OR
• A combination of education and experience detailed above. (Copy of unofficial transcripts must be submitted and resume must support your response)

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; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume should include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week.

How you will be evaluated

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

Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS.

Your application will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your experience, education (if applicable), and training 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 listed below.

Your resume must document specialized experience and support your responses to the vacancy questions.

To view the application form, visit: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11354913

Selections may be made for vacancies across the entire Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). By applying, you agree to allow your application and other personal information to be shared with one or more HHS hiring officials for employment consideration for same/similar positions within the location(s) identified in this announcement.