Program Analyst (Healthcare)

Office of Inspector General; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of Inspector General seeks a healthcare oversight professional to provide audits, evaluations and inspections of programs, policies and procedures in medical services. The role emphasizes evaluating medical issues, recommending corrective actions, and briefing Program Manager staff in a federal setting.

Professional experience includes applying evaluation concepts, leading projects, and coordinating with international staff as part of a high-visibility team.

Qualifications

• Time-in-grade requirements: GS-12 requires 52 weeks as GS-11 or higher; GS-13 requires 52 weeks as GS-12 or higher.
• Specialized experience includes knowledge of medical issues in healthcare services, applying evaluation concepts, and preparing reports.
• ICTAP/OPM qualification details and required documentation are described for eligibility.

Job description

This position is located within the Deputy Inspector General for Evaluations, Personnel and Healthcare Division. In this position, you will provide oversight (audits, evaluations and inspections) of programs, policies, procedures and functions related to healthcare.

Time in Grade:

For entry at the GS-12 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-11 or equivalent or higher grade, in the Federal Service. For entry at the GS-13 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-12 or equivalent or higher grade, in the Federal Service.

Specialized Experience:

For entry at the GS-12, you must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level: Specialized Experience is defined as: knowledge of on-going or new medical issues within the healthcare services and systems. Applying evaluation concepts and techniques. Evaluating medical issues within healthcare services and systems. Recommending corrective actions to operational and tactical problems. Working with employees and international staff. Providing briefings. Preparing reports with supporting documentation and recommendations. For entry at the GS-13 level, you must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level: Specialized Experience is defined as: knowledge of evaluation concepts, principles, techniques, and practices to gather, evaluate and identify on-going or new medical issues within the healthcare services and systems. Applying evaluation concepts and techniques. Evaluating medical issues within healthcare services and systems. Leading projects. Recommending corrective actions to operational and tactical problems. Understanding medical logistics, command and control, and medical intelligence. Working with employees and international staff. Provide briefs, drafts and final reports to Program Manager.

You must meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp. 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) is qualifying. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience. Qualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants who have held a non-temporary General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the time-in-grade restriction.

Additional Required Documents Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Priority Consideration:

If you are a federal employee who will be or has been separated by a Reduction in Force (RIF), you must submit a copy of your RIF separation notice and SF-50 if available. NOTE: If you have never worked for the Federal Government, you are NOT ICTAP eligible. The following documents must be submitted as they apply to your eligibility claim, before the announcement closes: Most recent completed annual performance appraisal within the past 18 months. The performance appraisal must include the final rating. Mid-year progress reviews will not be accepted. Latest SF-50 that shows your position, grade level, and duty location for the job you were (or will be) separated from. If you did not reach your full performance level or promotion potential, you should also submit an additional SF-50 that documents that grade level. Proof of ICTAP eligibility, such as: RIF notice within the past year. Removal notice for refusing relocation. Disability annuity termination notice. Agency's certification of inability to reemploy you. For more details on ICTAP, see 5 CFR Part 330 Subpart G and OPM's Guide to Career Transition. Individuals with disabilities: If you are an individual with a documented disability, you must submit a letter signed by a doctor, a licensed medical professional, a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist, or any federal, state, or local agency that issues or provides disability benefits. The letter should state that you have a documented disability and are eligible for employment under the Schedule A hiring authority, 5 CFR 213.3102 (u). Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: If you are a Military Spouse Preference applicant, you must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference. If determined best qualified, you will be placed at that