Are you interested in helping to innovate the customer experience for the newly enacted Postal Service Health Benefits Program, 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 Program, 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.
Various duties of these positions can include analyses of legislation/regulation and developing policy briefs (Benefits Analyst), develop business requirements, testing or deployment of systems (Program Specialist), manage large scale system or data driven projects, utilizing difficult analytics techniques (e.g., robotics process automation) for enterprise-wide solutions, use of data science tools, including scripted languages, to develop data driven solutions, monitor and address health economics developments, generate data visualization output, and utilize a variety of programming assets (e.g., SAS, R, Python) (Data Scientist and Economist).
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:
Position 22-0301-1560-0110-JT-SPLASH-1: Benefits Analyst (Policy) - develop, analyze, and enunciate program policy relating to health insurance benefits.
Position 22-0301-1560-0110-JT-SPLASH-2: Program Specialist - analyze insurance operations, policy and guidance, program administration, or systems requirements and development.
Position 22-0301-1560-0110-JT-SPLASH-3: Data Scientist - use data science tools and analyses to develop models, predictions, and counterfactual analyses for evidence-based policy making, to propose policy options, and guide regulatory and legislative changes.
Position 22-0301-1560-0110-JT-SPLASH-4: Economist - develop and analyze population health data resources to support administrative and policy considerations of current and future health economics developments.
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
Supervisory requirements may be required depending upon the position being filled
Security clearance requirements are based upon actual position being filled
These positions may be eligible for inclusion in a bargaining
Qualifications
For the Benefits Analyst (Policy) and Program Specialist, GS-0301 positions:
For the GS-07, One year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-05 grade level (or equivalent), OR one (1) full year of graduate level education OR a Bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement, OR a combination of the specialized experience and education.
For the GS-09, One year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-07 grade level (or equivalent) OR a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree; or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree, OR a combination of the specialized experience and education.
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).
For the Data Scientist, GS-1560 you must FIRST meet the basic requirements:
A. Degree: Mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or field directly related to the position. The degree must be in a major field of study (at least at the baccalaureate level) that is appropriate for the position.
or
B. Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major field of study (30 semester hours) as shown in paragraph A above, plus additional education or appropriate experience.
For the Economist, GS-0110 you must FIRST meet the basic requirements:
A. Degree in Economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus.
OR
B. Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
AND, in addition to the basic requirements above:
For the GS-09, One year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-07 grade level (or equivalent) OR a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree; or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree, OR a combination of the specialized experience and education.
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 the OPM-Direct Hire Authority for the Office of Healthcare and Insurance (OPM-002) and the Governmentwide Direct-Hire Authority (GW-007) 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 (no more than 5 pages) showing full legal name, email address, identify full or part time status for each job worked, dates of employment and duties performed. Resume must be submitted to the designated email address as an attached Word or PDF document. Submissions that include links to documents being stored in cloud storage will not be considered.
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 position of interest "(e.g. 22-0301-1560-0110-JT-SPLASH-1) " in the subject line. If no position is identified in the subject line, you will not be considered.
For the Benefits Analyst (Policy) position, the subject line should be: 22-0301-1560-0110-JT-SPLASH-1 For the Program Specialist position, the subject line should be: 22-0301-1560-0110-JT-SPLASH-2 For the Data Scientist position, the subject line should be:22-0301-1560-0110-JT-SPLASH-3 For the Economist position, the subject line should be: 22-0301-1560-0110-JT-SPLASH-4
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 (no more than 5 pages) showing full legal name, email address, identify full or part time status for each job worked, dates of employment and duties performed. Resume must be submitted to the designated email address as an attached Word or PDF document. Submissions that include links to documents being stored in cloud storage will not be considered.
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 position of interest "(e.g. 22-0301-1560-0110-JT-SPLASH-1) " in the subject line. If no position is identified in the subject line, you will not be considered.
For the Benefits Analyst (Policy) position, the subject line should be: 22-0301-1560-0110-JT-SPLASH-1 For the Program Specialist position, the subject line should be: 22-0301-1560-0110-JT-SPLASH-2 For the Data Scientist position, the subject line should be:22-0301-1560-0110-JT-SPLASH-3 For the Economist position, the subject line should be: 22-0301-1560-0110-JT-SPLASH-4
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.
