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The salary range is for the Chicago locality area. The salary will be adjusted to reflect specific duty location.
Employees selected for this position are eligible for promotion up to the GS-12 grade level while in the Pathways Program and up to the GS-13 grade level after successful completion of the Program.
This announcement has an applicant limit of 150. The announcement will close at 11:59p.m. EST on the date the applicant limit has been reached which may be sooner than the closing date.
12/06/2021 to 12/12/2021
$59,258 - $93,211 per year
GS 9 - 11
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
12
No
No
HHS-OIG-RG-22-11314625
625163000
All U.S. Citizens who have graduated from an accredited educational institute or certificate program within the last two years or 6 years for Veterans. No Prior Federal Experience is Required
Participates in all aspects of the inspection process. The incumbent works with a project lead to identify potential inspection assignments related to Medicare, Medicaid, and public health and human services programs. Responsible for conducting pre-inspection research of laws and regulations; GAO reports; OIG audits, investigations and inspection report; other studies conducted within or outside the Department; and pending or recently enacted regulations or legislation related to the assigned inspections on Medicare, Medicaid, and public health and human service programs. Engages in a variety of research, evaluation, analysis assignments in the Medicare and Medicaid and public health and human service programs to gain broader knowledge of the programs and experience in the inspection process.
Works with a project lead to identify appropriate study methodologies and techniques to be utilized in submitting proposed designs and conducting assigned studies. Incumbent is responsible for collecting data, conducting statistical analysis, and evaluating this information to create findings and recommendations. Responsible for interpreting findings resulting from studies that are independently developed. Interprets data and findings to form the development of agency initiatives, policies, and practices. Communicates and disseminates study findings in forms useful to federal, state, and local research, program, and policy audiences to inform assessment and improvement of programs and policies.
Assists in developing findings and recommendations for program evaluations and reporting of results to officials and stakeholders. Incumbent is actively engaged in environmental research involving Medicare programs, Medicaid services, and public health and human service programs to identify potential areas for future studies and evaluations.
Analyzes and prepares program studies for review of all levels. Reviews internal HHS processes and procedures, making recommendations for improvements to promote efficiency and cost savings. Researches and evaluates processes and makes recommendations for effective organizational changes.
Prepares reports and briefs for project lead and higher management. Develops various statistical tables and reports, new or modified work methods, processes and procedures for evaluating program services, guidelines, and procedures for program operations. Maintains up-to-date expertise in social science, data analytics, research/evaluation, and measurement methods. Recommends areas and methods by which efficiency or operation can be improved.
Advises management on routine aspects of health care or human services program-related policies and procedures. Works with managers and program specialists in determining steps or actions to be taken to accomplish work in adherence to requirements for the OIG strategic plan.
Participates in discussions, meetings, conferences, and conference calls with administrative, senior subject matter, and technical personnel, and other federal agency officials to secure and provide information; to evaluate and inspect facts; to present conclusions, recommendations, and alternatives; to obtain concurrence and develop alternate courses of actions; and to mutually resolve problems. Performs other duties as assigned.
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.
Recruitment Incentives: Payment for relocation expenses are 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.
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.
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 by a Subject Matter Expert rating panel to determine your possession of the competencies listed below:
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
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.
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 12/12/2021 to receive consideration. Mailed/emailed applications will not be accepted.
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Questions regarding this vacancy or the application process should be directed to the HR Specialist. The HR Specialist can be reached at (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.
This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.
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The Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General has been at the forefront of the nation's efforts to fight waste, fraud and abuse and to improving the efficiency of more than 100 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) programs. Our vision is to drive positive change in HHS programs and in the lives of the people served by these programs.
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.
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