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Summary
These positions are in the Office of Evaluation and Inspections (OEI), in
OIG/HHS. The mission of OEI is to protect the integrity of HHS
programs, as well as the health and welfare of beneficiaries, by
conducting evaluations and producing reports that provide timely,
useful, and reliable information and advice to decision makers. The
purpose of evaluations includes measuring the effectiveness of
Departmental legislation, policies, and procedures; assessing efficiency
of operations; and identifying vulnerabilities to fraud, waste, and
abuse. These evaluations provide decision makers with current, reliable
data on high-impact, targeted issues important to high level officials.
These positions are for current students enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited high school, college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, technical, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate.
This is an
excepted service appointment under the OIG Internship Program and is not to exceed September 30, 2017. This appointment does not allow for non-competitive conversion to a term or permanent appointment in the federal service.
Note: This vacancy is limited to the first 25 applications
received and will close at 11:59 p.m. EST on the closing date or when the
numerical cut-off is reached, whichever occurs first.
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Overview
- Reviewing applications
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Open & closing dates
03/01/2017 to 03/01/2017
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Salary
$23.41 - $37.23 per hour
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Pay scale & grade
GS 07 - 09
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Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
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Travel Required
Not required
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Summer - Summer NTE 09/30/2017
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Work schedule
Full-time - Full Time
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Service
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Announcement number
HHS-OIG-IN-7/9-1920416
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Control number
464912700
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Duties
As a Student Trainee (Program Analyst) GS-7, the incumbent will:
- Continue learning and gaining experience in the
fundamentals, concepts, principles, practices, and procedures of program
analysis through work experience.
- Perform assigned
qualitative and quantitative program analysis and research assignments
related to Departmental programs.
- Participate in the
program operations to identify potential program weaknesses and
opportunities to improve program effectiveness and efficiency.
- Assist
in developing and applying appropriate qualitative and quantitative
evaluation techniques to achieve defined study objectives.
- Prepare
assigned parts of work plans and draft reports based on sound research
and evidence based data.
- Participate as a team member to
contribute to work planning and preparing progress reviews of currently
assigned work.
- Provide basic recommendations for improving current work activities and methods.
As a Student Trainee (Program Analyst) GS-9, the incumbent will:
- Gather and organize narrative and statistical information using established qualitative and quantitative methods, techniques, and models, such as questionnaire, interviews, standard computer software applications, and data trends. Programs are reviewed and studied to identify problems in duplication, overlapping and continued need.
- Apply a full range and sequence of qualitative and quantitative analytical steps appropriate for assigned studies, or portion of studies, from planning through fact-finding to reporting results.
- Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of Medicare, Medicaid, and public health and human service programs to identify program vulnerabilities and potential waste, fraud, and abuse.
- Develop draft findings and recommendations for modifying, revising, or implementing procedures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the programs under review.
- Extracts and compiles data from a variety of sources and uses statistical applications in the evaluation process.
- Provides assistance on program operations to senior program analyst and program staff for effective implementation of office goals and priorities.
- Apply qualitative and quantitative methods for assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of a health care program, or a segment of a program; program policies, practices and procedures. Uses qualitative and quantitative methods to assess program toward goals and objectives.
Who May Apply
This job is open to…
Current students enrolled or accepted for enrollment an accredited college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, technical, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Registration with the Selective Service (if applicable).
- Suitability for Federal employment determined by background investigation.
- Must sign a Pathways Participant Agreement
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Qualifications
You must meet all eligibility requirements for the OIG Internship Program and all qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Internship Eligibility Requirements:
Individuals accepted for enrollment (must provide an acceptance letter from the academic institution on letterhead) or students enrolled (you must provide academic transcripts) in an accredited college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, technical, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate.
Note: You must provide an acceptance letter from the academic institution on letterhead if you have been accepted for enrollment for Summer 2017 or Fall 2017 and if you are currently enrolled you must submit your academic transcripts.
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify for the GS-07 grade level, the applicant must have 1 year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement; OR 1 year of specialized experience at the GS-05 grade level or equivalent level. Specialized Experience includes conducting program evaluation; experience requires familiarity with a variety of research methodologies and sources; and experience conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis of data; OR Combination of education and specialized experience as described above.
*One year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university, or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks. To determine if you qualify based on a combination of education and experience, first determine your education as a percentage (e.g., 30 semester hours divided by 60 equals 50%); then determine your experience as a percentage (e.g., 6 months general experience divided by 12 equals 50%); finally, add the two percentages and if the total equals 100% or more, you qualify (e.g., 50% + 50% = 100%).
Note: Superior Academic Achievement (SAA), may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) allows applicants to apply for certain positions at the GL-7 level if they have a Bachelors degree in a qualifying field of study and they meet one of the following requirements: class standing (upper 1/3 graduating class), G.P.A. is 3.0 or higher, or if applicant was a member in a National Scholastic Honor Society.
Internship Eligibility Requirements:
Individuals accepted for enrollment (must provide an acceptance letter from the academic institution on letterhead) or students enrolled (you must provide academic transcripts) in an accredited college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, technical, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate.
Note: You must provide an acceptance letter from the academic institution on letterhead if you have been accepted for enrollment for Summer 2017 or Fall 2017 and if you are currently enrolled you must submit your academic transcripts.
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify for the GS-07 grade level, the applicant must have 1 year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement; OR 1 year of specialized experience at the GS-05 grade level or equivalent level. Specialized Experience includes conducting program evaluation; experience requires familiarity with a variety of research methodologies and sources; and experience conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis of data; OR Combination of education and specialized experience as described above.
*One year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university, or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks. To determine if you qualify based on a combination of education and experience, first determine your education as a percentage (e.g., 30 semester hours divided by 60 equals 50%); then determine your experience as a percentage (e.g., 6 months general experience divided by 12 equals 50%); finally, add the two percentages and if the total equals 100% or more, you qualify (e.g., 50% + 50% = 100%).
Note: Superior Academic Achievement (SAA), may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) allows applicants to apply for certain positions at the GL-7 level if they have a Bachelors degree in a qualifying field of study and they meet one of the following requirements: class standing (upper 1/3 graduating class), G.P.A. is 3.0 or higher, or if applicant was a member in a National Scholastic Honor Society.
To qualify for the GS-09 grade level the applicant must have 2 years of progressively
higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's
or equivalent graduate degree; OR 1 year of
specialized experience at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent level. Specialized Experience includes conducting program evaluation; experience requires
working knowledge of a variety of research methodologies and sources;
and experience conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis of data;
Combination of education and specialized experience as described above; OR Combination of education and specialized experience as described above.
Experience must be sufficient to demonstrate that the applicant possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the work.
If you fail to submit sufficient academic documentation necessary to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement, you will be deemed ineligible for further consideration for this vacancy.
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.
Additional information
Security and Background Requirements: A Public Trust 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.
Veterans' Preference Documentation: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 (Member 4 copy),or other official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing dates of service and type of discharge. 10 point preference eligibles must also submit an Application for 10-point Veteran Preference, SF-15, along with the required documentation listed on the back of the SF-15 form. An SF-15 may be found at: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf. For more information on veterans' preference, go to: http://www.opm.gov/Veterans.
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.Benefits
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.
Note: This appointment is not eligible for annual leave if the appointment is less than 90 days, sick leave may be offered. This appointment is not eligible for health benefits and retirement, but may be eligible for transit 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.
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, and abilities and other characteristics listed below.
Your responses to the job questionnaire will be
validated against your resume to determine if you meet the
qualifications requirements for this position. Your resume must provide
enough detail to fully support your answers to the questionnaire.
Applicants found to be among the top candidates will be referred to the
hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.
If, after reviewing your resume and any supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses will be adjusted
and
/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job.Your resume must document specialized experience and support your responses to the vacancy questions.Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies:
- Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Collaboration with Others
This agency uses Category Rating Procedures. Under Delegated Examining, we will use your responses to the job questionnaire to place you in one of three categories. If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be placed in one of the following categories:
- Best Qualified: Applicants possessing a background that demonstrates a superior level of all evaluation criteria.
- Well Qualified: Applicants possessing a background that demonstrates a satisfactory level of evaluation criteria.
- Qualified: Applicants possessing the basic qualifications, with general knowledge, skills, and abilities.
The Category Rating Process protects the rights of Veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Preference eligibles who meet qualification requirements and have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent will be listed at the top of the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-9 grade level or higher.
Benefits
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.
Note: This appointment is not eligible for annual leave if the appointment is less than 90 days, sick leave may be offered. This appointment is not eligible for health benefits and retirement, but may be eligible for transit 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.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
- Resume
- Assessment Questionnaire
- Academic Transcripts
- Veterans Preference documentation, if applicable
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.
How to Apply
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
A complete application package for this vacancy must be received on-line via the USA Staffing web site by 11:59 PM (EST) on Wednesday, March 01, 2017 to receive consideration. Mailed/emailed applications will not be accepted.
Note: To return to a previously Saved or Incomplete application you may use the following link: https://applicationmanager.gov.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete the cover page located at http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID 1920416. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
Questions regarding this vacancy or the application process should be directed to the contact under Agency Contact Info. You may contact the office by calling (855) 291-2284. Someone is available to answer phone calls and emails from 9:00 AM through 5:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday excluding Federal holidays.
If you cannot apply online:
1. Click the following link to view and print the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire, and
2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the assessment questionnaire: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
4. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact 1 (855) 291-2284. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.Agency contact information
Ebony Brock
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HHS OIG
330 Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20201
Next steps
An acknowledgement email is sent once the online questionnaire is
received that your submission was successful. Based on your
qualifications and the assessment scores, the best qualified applicants
will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and
possible interviews. As part of the selection process, an additional
assessment may be conducted by the hiring manager. You will receive
notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you
during the application process, once this process is completed.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
- Resume
- Assessment Questionnaire
- Academic Transcripts
- Veterans Preference documentation, if applicable
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.
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Learn more about this agency
How to Apply
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
A complete application package for this vacancy must be received on-line via the USA Staffing web site by 11:59 PM (EST) on Wednesday, March 01, 2017 to receive consideration. Mailed/emailed applications will not be accepted.
Note: To return to a previously Saved or Incomplete application you may use the following link: https://applicationmanager.gov.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete the cover page located at http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID 1920416. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
Questions regarding this vacancy or the application process should be directed to the contact under Agency Contact Info. You may contact the office by calling (855) 291-2284. Someone is available to answer phone calls and emails from 9:00 AM through 5:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday excluding Federal holidays.
If you cannot apply online:
1. Click the following link to view and print the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire, and
2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the assessment questionnaire: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
4. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact 1 (855) 291-2284. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.Agency contact information
Ebony Brock
- Address
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HHS OIG
330 Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20201
Next steps
An acknowledgement email is sent once the online questionnaire is
received that your submission was successful. Based on your
qualifications and the assessment scores, the best qualified applicants
will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and
possible interviews. As part of the selection process, an additional
assessment may be conducted by the hiring manager. You will receive
notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you
during the application process, once this process is completed.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Office of Inspector General
Please
be advised that the threshold of 25 applicants have been received for
this announcement. This announcement will close March 1, 2017 at 11:59
p.m. EST.
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) for
HHS fights fraud, waste and abuse in HHS programs including Medicare,
Medicaid, Healthcare Marketplaces, NIH, FDA, CDC and more. OIG HHS is
the largest Federal inspector general's office, employing a nationwide
network of auditors, investigators, attorneys, and evaluators to provide
program recommendations to decision-makers, distribute educational
resources to the industry and public, and investigate cases to root out
fraud.
The HHS OIG has been recognized as one of the Federal
Government's best places to work. HHS OIG ranked in the top 25% of
agency subcomponents (#48 of 305) in the Partnership for Public
Service's "The Best Places to work in the Federal Government" 2016
rating. For more information, see www.bestplacestowork.org.
Note: To be eligible for selection, students must be able to work full-time at the duty location for the summer. Please be advised that relocation expenses will not be offered.
Agency contact information
Ebony Brock
- Address
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HHS OIG
330 Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20201