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Summary

We're looking for an Attorney Advisor with experience in health insurance law, including Medicare, to work with a talented group of professionals at the Office of the General Counsel. If you have familiarity with the rulemaking process and a passion for health insurance law, this may be a great opportunity for you!

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Overview

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Job canceled

Open & closing dates

11/08/2022 to 01/06/2023

Salary: $111,521 to - $176,300 per year
Total Salary (including locality) will be determined at the time of selection.

Pay scale & grade: GS 14 - 15

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Location Negotiable After Selection, United States

Remote job: No

Telework eligible: Yes—as determined by the agency policy.

Travel Required: Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed: No

Appointment type: Permanent

Work schedule: Full-time

Service: Excepted

Promotion potential

None

Job family (Series)

0905 Attorney

Supervisory status: No

Security clearance: Not Required

Drug test: No

Position sensitivity and risk: Moderate Risk (MR)

Trust determination process

Announcement number: 23-025-RGJ-ATT

Control number: 688361000

This job is open to

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

This announcement opens November 8, 2022. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis beginning November 8, 2022, and continuing until this vacancy is filled, or January 6, 2023, whichever is later. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BY 11:59 PM (EST) on November 22, 2022 WILL RECEIVE FIRST CONSIDERATION.

Duties

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Provide legal advice and representation to OPM leaders on a wide variety of issues related to the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program.
Provide legal advice and assistance relating to the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program regulations, policies, and other guidance as relevant to creating, implementing, overseeing, and operating the PSHB program.
Assist in defending against any legal challenges and provide legal guidance to senior decisionmakers on operational and other matters as they arise.
Analyze complex regulatory and policy issues and advise OPM program staff to defensibly implement rules to facilitate the agency's mission
Advise on procedures and methods for implementing new regulations; revising existing regulations; and the sufficiency and procedural adequacy of proposed policies and policy initiatives.
Make recommendations and provide legal opinions related to prospective changes in programs and policies resulting from new legislation, new interpretations of existing laws, and/or significant developments in the health insurance field/industry.
Make recommendations and provide legal opinions on contracts under the PSHB program.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
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 trial period.
This position is not eligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit.

Qualifications

Applicants must have:

A J.D. from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association;
Active membership, in good standing, of the Bar of a State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia; and
At least one year of experience that demonstrates a familiarity with health insurance law, including familiarity with Medicare.

Preferred Qualifications:

The ability to provide excellent customer service and to exercise sound judgment and decision making in challenging and/or novel situations;
Strong oral and written communication skills;
High competence in legal research and analysis, including the ability to effectively integrate and synthesize facts and law to make legally sound decisions, including in compressed timeframes;
The ability to work both independently and as a team member in a demanding environment;

Willingness to consider diverse perspectives and ability to navigate changing circumstances;
Ability to effectively manage multiple work assignments and competing priorities concurrently;
Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships, both within and outside OGC;
Experience litigating or providing support in litigation is a plus; and
Knowledge of and familiarity with any of the following: government contracts, tax law, civil procedure, health data, or privacy law.

Additional information

Relocation: Relocation expenses will not be paid. Current OPM employees may qualify as an exception.

Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration).

How you will be evaluated

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

We will review your application package to ensure you meet the job requirements.

Required Documents

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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

A Cover Letter, which includes an identification of the GS level(s) for which you are applying;
Your Resume;
Proof of active membership, in good standing, of the Bar of a State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia;

4. Other supporting documents, as applicable:

- You may be required to submit a transcript if you advance in the selection process.
- Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable. If you claim veterans' preference, you should so indicate in your cover letter or resume and attach a copy of your DD-214 (Discharge Papers and Separation Documents) or other proof of eligibility (e.g. DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service, SF-15 Form and related documentation, or VA letter. Current Active Duty members must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days). There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Office of Personnel Management considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring.

Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted. Please do not submit

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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.

Required Documents

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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

A Cover Letter, which includes an identification of the GS level(s) for which you are applying;
Your Resume;
Proof of active membership, in good standing, of the Bar of a State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia;

4. Other supporting documents, as applicable:

- You may be required to submit a transcript if you advance in the selection process.
- Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable. If you claim veterans' preference, you should so indicate in your cover letter or resume and attach a copy of your DD-214 (Discharge Papers and Separation Documents) or other proof of eligibility (e.g. DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service, SF-15 Form and related documentation, or VA letter. Current Active Duty members must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days). There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Office of Personnel Management considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring.

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.

How to Apply

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To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above to the following email address: OGCJobs@opm.gov. (NOTE: PDF format is preferred).

Please include in the subject line the position you are applying for, your last name and the GS level(s) for which you are applying. For Example, Attorney-Advisor, Doe, Jane, GS-14, GS-15.

You will receive an email acknowledgment when your application has been received. This is not an indication as to the completeness of your application; you are responsible for ensuring that you submit a complete application.

NOTE: Paper applications will not be accepted.

Agency contact information

OPM Human Resources

Phone: 202-606-9321
Email: jobs@opm.gov

Address: OPM Human Resources
1900 E St., NW
Washington, DC 20415
US

Next steps

References and Writing Sample: If you advance in the selection process, you may be required to submit: (1) three professional references; and (2) a writing sample not more than 20 pages in length.

Deliberate attempts to falsify information in your application may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position/agency.

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated.

After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request