Summary This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, Office of Evaluation and Inspections. Responsibilities This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services, Office of Inspector General, Office of Evaluation and Inspections. The incumbent will serve as a Program Analysis Officer (Deputy Regional Inspector General) GS-343-14, within the Office of Evaluation and Inspections (OEI). The duties include, but are not limited to: Planning, directing, and coordinating program activities assigned to the Regional Office; Serving as the day-to-day supervisor for social science analysts in the Regional Office; Recommending promotions, awards, training, and other personnel actions, and coordinates the development of those actions with the Regional Inspector General and Headquarters; Identifying and planning research and analyses on topics for evaluations with a high potential for improvement of Department's programs; Using established research methodology principles to direct the development of comprehensive designs, discussion guides, and data collection instruments for each evaluation; Monitoring ongoing evaluations assigned to regional staff to ensure that the planned evaluation objectives are satisfied within allowable time frames; Providing consultation and advice to team leaders and social science analysts on highly complex, unique, and/or controversial issues and problems; Providing team leaders and social science analysts with edits on written evaluations, identifies areas requiring additional evidence, and ensures compliance with procedures manuals. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements and any selective placement factors described below within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13) in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience in planning and directing comprehensive data-driven evaluations of health and social service programs (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, and Public Health Services); Experience in identifying complex programmatic and management issues and appropriate criteria; Experience in performing complex analytical studies and synthesizing results to recommend program improvements; Experience in utilizing qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques, including statistical analysis software; Experience in communicating technical and non-technical information to a diverse audience in a clear and concise manner; and Experience in leading teams and coaching others in skill and professional development. 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. Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. Education Additional Information Recruitment Incentives: Payment for relocation expenses are not authorized for this position. A recruitment bonus may be offered. Repayment of student loans may not be offered. Private sector work experience may not 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. Disabled Veteran Leave: HHS OIG participates in the Wounded Warrior Federal Leave Act of 2015. To learn more about this benefit, please go to: Disabled Veteran Leave (opm.gov). Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act ("Fair Chance Act"): The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act (FCA) prohibits federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history record prior to extending a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the FCA. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the FCA may submit a written complaint to the Department by email at FairChanceAct@hhs.gov. 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.
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