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Assists the Director of Congressional Affairs in developing and facilitating OIG's strategic and policy planning related to congressional matters.

Advises the Director of Congressional Affairs regarding the ramifications of matters pending before Congress and the Department, including the need for, and development of, OIG strategies to address any such specific issues that may arise.

Serves as the Program Analyst and focal point for all matters, which may or have become the subject of congressional interest, inquiry, or investigation. Develops strategies for improving and maintaining strong relationships with Congress. Monitors and advises senior officials and staff on actions initiated by congressional committees, individual Members of Congress, and their staffs that are of direct and indirect concern to OIG. Keeps the Director of Congressional Affairs abreast on matters of such significance that warrant personal attention.

Develops, updates, and implements for the Director of Congressional Affairs, a Congressional Action Plan that effectively supports OIG's priorities and goals. Continuously analyzes the programs, plans, and current problems to determine specific areas where congressional inquiry or investigation will have favorable or unfavorable impact. Determines factual data required, issues involved, and extent of action necessary to establish coordinated positions on congressional matters affecting OIG's plans and programs. Works directly with components in pointing out factors of significance and presenting recommendations. Directs, coordinates, and expedites fact gathering. Reviews data in light of regulatory provisions to determine propriety and consistency of OIG action and/or need for correction. Furnishes guidance on the procedures and assistance to be rendered to committee members, individual Members of Congress, and their staffs to ensure properly handling of inquiries and dissemination of adequate information. Serves as the clearing point for all information to be passed to senior officials in OIG or directly to Congress on matters involving congressional interest.

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.
• Time in grade must be met within 30 days of closing date of announcement.
• THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER 14043 MANDATING COVID-19 VACCINATION FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYEES

Qualifications

You must meet the requirements of the job by 11:59 (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date: 07/02/2022

Expanded/Maximum telework Posture:

• 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.
• Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.

Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements, including education, and any selective placement factors described below within 30 days 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

Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Experience analyzing legislation to determine potential impact on work;
• Experience developing and applying new approaches to complex congressional problems;
• Experience writing, editing, preparing and reviewing position papers; and
• Experience briefing management officials on work performed and findings.

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 eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position will be determined based upon a review of your detailed resume and your responses to job specific self-assessment questions. Your resume will be evaluated based on evidence of your ability to demonstrate possession of any specialized experience and how well your background and experience relates to the self-assessment questions in the job announcement.

The self-assessment questions relate to the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies (KSA's). You do not have to provide a narrative response to the KSA's.

• Attention to Detail
• Customer Service
• Decision Making
• Oral Communication

Your responses to the self-assessment questions serve as the basis for your initial rating. You will receive a numerical score based on your responses to these questions. Next, your responses will be evaluated by a Human Resources Specialist and/or a subject matter expert against the information provided in your resume. Your resume must support your answers to the self-assessment questions, or your score may be adjusted or lowered accordingly which may affect your overall final rating. Falsifying your background, education, and/or experience is cause for not hiring you or for changing your scored responses to questions you've answered, which may affect your overall final score.

Please note that a complete application is required for consideration. (Please review the "Required Documents" section of this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete application).

To view the application form, visit: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11543502

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.