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Attorney Adviser

Department of Health and Human Services
Office of Inspector General
Office of Counsel to the Inspector General
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Summary

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, Office of Counsel to the Inspector General, Industry Guidance Branch.

The salary for this position will be adjusted based on the duty location.

This position will be located at HHS OIG Headquarters or at an HHS OIG Regional or Field Office.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
11/01/2023 to 11/20/2023
Salary
$94,199 to - $172,075 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12 - 14
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Location Negotiable After Selection,
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
15
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
High Risk (HR)
Trust determination process
Announcement number
HHS-OIG-DE-24-12165799
Control number
758029600

This job is open to

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

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens, No Prior Federal Experience is Required

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Duties

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The Industry Guidance Branch (IGB) drafts regulations, advisory opinions, and guidance documents that address the application of certain OIG authorities to cutting-edge health care transactions and financial arrangements. The OIG Office of Counsel to the Inspector General (OCIG) is seeking one attorney to serve in IGB. The position will be either Associate Counsel (GS-12/13) or Senior Counsel (GS-14), depending on the attorney's level of experience. The duties of the position will include:

  • Reviewing and analyzing advisory opinion requests and drafting advisory opinions.
  • Drafting safe harbor regulations, compliance program guidance, special fraud alerts, and special advisory bulletins.
  • Developing and promoting OIG policies and guidance regarding the Federal anti-kickback statute and Beneficiary Inducements CMP.
  • Advising OIG staff and other government officials on the application of the Federal fraud and abuse laws.
  • Responding to questions and issues from industry representatives regarding compliance with the Federal fraud and abuse laws.
The attorney may also be called upon to perform other duties, including assisting with the investigation and litigation of cases involving allegations of false claims, kickbacks, and violations of the physician self-referral law.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S Citizenship is required.
  • Registration with the Selective Service (if applicable).
  • Suitability for Federal employment determined by background investigation.
  • Two-year trial period may be required.

Qualifications

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

Positive Education Requirement: This position has a positive 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.

Minimum Requirements:
Applicants must have graduated with a Juris Doctorate (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and must be a current member, in good standing, of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico bar.

  • GS-12: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of professional legal experience post bar admission equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level. Experience may be outside of the Federal Government.
  • GS-13: Applicants must have at least two (2) years of professional legal experience post bar admission equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level. Experience may be outside of the Federal Government.
  • GS-14: Applicants must have at least three (3) years of professional legal experience post bar admission equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level. Experience may be outside of the Federal Government.
Highly qualified candidates for this position will demonstrate:
  1. Excellent written and oral communication skills;
  2. The ability to analyze complex and novel legal questions;
  3. Experience in health law and familiarity with the Federal anti-kickback statute and other Federal fraud and abuse laws;
  4. Experience or familiarity with the pharmaceutical or pharmacy benefit management industries is a plus; and
  5. Knowledge of or familiarity with criminal, civil, or administrative cases, including cases involving OIG's administrative sanction authorities, will also be considered.
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.

Education

Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click on the link for a list of accrediting organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials.

Additional information

Recruitment Incentives: Payment for relocation expenses is not authorized for this position. A recruitment bonus will not be offered. Repayment of student loans will not be offered. Private sector work experience may be approved as credit for your Annual Leave accrual.

Security and Background Requirements: A background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements may be grounds for appropriate personnel action. In addition, if hired, a background security reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required at a later time. Applicants are also advised that all information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection and/or appropriate disciplinary action.

E-Verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System. Federal law requires DHS to use the E-Verify System to verify employment eligibility of all new hires, and as a condition of continued employment obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is an E-Verify Participant.

Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.

Career Transition Program (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Documentation: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for consideration under the CTAP or ICTAP, you MUST submit proof of eligibility. Appropriate documentation such as a reduction-in-force (RIF) separation notice, an SF-50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area. You MUST also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record along with your application package. Those eligible for consideration will need to be rated as well-qualified at 85.0 or above on the rating criteria for this position in order to exercise selection priority. For more information about ICTAP, go to: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition.

EEO Statement: HHS is an equal opportunity employer. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or other differences.

HHS has a critical preparedness and response mission: HHS protects the American people from health threats, researches emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners. In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.

How you will be evaluated

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

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 required for this position. Your legal writing sample will be evaluated and rated based on tone, style, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

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/12165799

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 across HHS.

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