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The Executive Advisor for Health Information Technology (IT) Strategy leads intercomponent efforts to advance the agency's goals to increase the share of structured electronic medical and other adjudicatory evidence SSA receives. The Executive Advisor for Health IT Strategy plays a key technical role in establishing a coordinated Health IT vision and strategy among internal SSA components and providing direction in building a robust Health IT program.
Learn more about this agency07/30/2024 to 08/26/2024
$147,649 - $210,805 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
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SSA-SL-020
802072200
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current federal employees of this agency.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
Current or former Federal employees and veterans eligible under VEOA only. Please see additional specific information on who may apply in the Qualifications section. Additionally, current permanent career/career conditional Senior Level (SL) employees, employees with SL reinstatement eligibility, and career Senior Executive Service (SES) members may be considered noncompetitively.
The Executive Advisor for Health IT Strategy works with a diverse group of stakeholders across the Federal government to modernize the digital services SSA delivers to citizens and business based upon quantitative and qualitative assessments of user needs, and SSA's ability to make use of existing as well as emerging health information technologies.
Additionally, the Executive Advisor for Health IT Strategy:
To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, candidates must possess specialized experience at a senior level (GS-15 level or equivalent) which demonstrates ability to perform the duties of the position, including progressively responsible experience directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (TQs) below, which includes applying technical and strategic expertise in Health IT theories, principles, concepts, standards, and practices. Typically, experience of this nature will be gained in a related field; in a position held for at least one year at the GS-15, comparable pay band or level above in the federal government; or comparable position with a state or local government, or private sector organization.
All applicants are required to address each of the mandatory technical qualifications (TQ) statements. Your responses must demonstrate possession of these qualifications, and be supported by your resume. Please provide thorough examples that are clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibility, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments, policy initiatives undertaken, and level of contacts. You will not be considered for this position if you fail to submit qualification statements specifically addressing each mandatory TQ requirement. Failure to meet any of the mandatory TQs will eliminate you from further consideration.
Each narrative must not exceed 2 pages per TQ and must be addressed separately.
Mandatory Technical Qualifications (TQs):
Time-in-grade requirements do not apply to SL positions.
Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement
WHO MAY APPLY: Applications will only be accepted from applicants eligible for one of the following categories.
* This position is a Senior Level (SL) position in the federal government. SL employees are in non-executive positions whose duties are broad and complex enough to be classified above the GS-15 level. SL positions involve highly specialized and complex work. *
LOCALITY PAY: Locality pay is not applicable to SL positions. Salary will be set in accordance with agency SL pay setting provisions.
OTHER NOTES:
This position is eligible for telework.
Relocation expenses will not be paid.
This position is covered under the post-employment restrictions of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (PL 95-521). This law also requires the selectee to file an Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (Standard Form 278) within 30 days of appointment.
This is a high risk public trust position. The selected employee will be required to complete a Standard Form 85P, Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions, in order to have the appropriate investigation conducted, unless the employee has been previously certified eligible to occupy a position at this level.
The Social Security Administration provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be granted on a case-by-case basis.
The Social Security Administration provides equal opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, disability, or conduct not adversely affecting employee performance.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applications will be evaluated based on the quality and extent of accomplishments and experience as they relate to the Technical Qualifications. This information will be obtained from the application and narrative statements. The narrative statements provide the applicant with an opportunity to relate his/her background to the specific requirements of the position. Failure to provide specific information in each of the narrative statements will result in an applicant receiving a lower rating or disqualification. A minimum qualifications screening will be conducted by the Office of Human Resources. Eligible applicants will then be evaluated by a screening panel composed of a diverse mix of senior executives/professionals selected for organizational and/or functional backgrounds relevant to this position. The panel discusses each application and reaches consensus as to the Highly Qualified, Well Qualified and Minimally Qualified candidates.
Only the individuals in the Highly Qualified category will be referred to the Recommending Official for interview. Please make sure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your evaluation. To preview the questions, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12493993
RESUME
Your resume must provide all of the information necessary to make qualifications and eligibility determinations (e.g., experience related to your qualifications for this position, grade levels and dates of your current and prior positions, etc.).Your resume must specifically demonstrate, in your own words, the possession of the required experience related to the minimum qualifications, specialized experience, and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (TQs). Information that is copied or restated language from the vacancy announcement will not be considered. If this occurs, you may lose consideration or found ineligible..
MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs)
You must number each TQ and upload as one singular document. Please select "Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs)" as the document type. Please see the Qualifications section for further instruction in developing your TQ narratives. All applicants are required to submit TQs.
SF-50(s)
If you are a current or former Federal employee, you must submit a Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) that that reflects your grade/step (e.g., a Within-Grade Increase or Promotion/Reassignment), and career or career-conditional tenure in the competitive service. You may need to submit more than one SF-50 to prove possession of certain eligibilities. Current SSA employees are not required to submit an SF-50.
If you are a former Federal employee with reinstatement eligibility, you must also submit your separation SF-50 showing your separation was not for performance or conduct reasons.
If you are a current member of the SES, you must provide an SF-50 documenting your appointment, as well as an SF-50 showing satisfactory completion of the SES Probationary Period. You must also provide an SF-50 demonstrating proof of previous career/career conditional service in the competitive service.
PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL
If you are a current Federal employee, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal. You must also include an explanation if you have changed agencies and have not yet received a performance appraisal from your new agency. If you are a new Federal employee who has not yet received a performance rating, you must upload an explanation.
Current SSA employees and VEOA applicants are not required to submit performance appraisals.
NOTE: If you are a current Federal employee (non-SSA) applying under VEOA, you must submit a performance appraisal or explanation(s) as required above.
VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACT (VEOA)
The Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) includes those eligible for veterans' preference OR have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 or more years of continuous service, including veterans who were separated shortly before completing the required 3-year period. For more information visit the Vet Guide.
If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your military discharge certificate (DD-214 member 4 copy preferred) or an official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty. To be acceptable, the document must contain dates and show Character of Service. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference based on a service-connected disability, you must also submit an Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference (SF 15) and the required documentation specified on the reverse of the SF-15. Preference will be granted based on the documents received.
If you are a current active duty military member who does not have a DD-214 and are claiming preference under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces indicating that you will be discharged or released under honorable conditions from active duty within 120 days of the date on the certification. Certifications must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, the character of service, military rank, type of discharge, and date when terminal leave will begin. Certifications must be signed by or under the direction of military members' military personnel offices, unit commanders, or higher headquarters.
NOTE: If you are a current Federal employee eligible under VEOA, you are subject to the time-in-grade requirement and must submit an SF-50 as required above.
INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP)
If you are applying for selection priority under ICTAP, you must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility: a separation notice; a Notice of Personnel Action (SF-50) documenting your separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; or a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience is subject to verification by the selecting official. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
Notice Concerning Materially False, Fictitious, or Fraudulent Statements
Anything you claim in the occupational questionnaire or in your SSA-45 may be subject to verification. By completing the electronic application process, you are certifying that any statements you make are true, complete, and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief and are made in good faith. Materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or representations are subject to disciplinary action.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
After all of the applications have been evaluated, you will receive notification via email explaining the status of your application. If you applied incorrectly or submitted an incomplete application, we will be unable to send you an electronic receipt of your application. Please read the How to Apply instructions carefully to ensure that you submit a complete application.
To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log in to your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. You may check your application status at any time after the announcement closes. USAJobs has an alert setting in the system to drive status update notifications for applicants. We recommend that you update your USAJobs profile to receive these status updates via email after the announcement closes. We will update your status on-line as changes are made.
Highly qualified candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration and possible interview. Selection interviews may be conducted with one or more of the candidates, but there is no requirement that interviews be conducted. The hiring office will contact candidates directly for interviews.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/802072200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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