Program Examiner (Health Insurance Administrator)

Summary This position is located in Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Health Division. OMB is a component within the Executive Office of the President that helps Federal departments and agencies implement the commitments and priorities of the President. Promotion to the next highest grade level is neither guaranteed nor implied. Learn more about this agency Duties As a Program Examiner (Health Insurance Administrator), GS-0107-12/13/14, your typical work assignments may include the following: -Advises senior-level decision makers on how to resolve budget, program, and policy issues by conducting legislative, economic, financial and organizational analyses related to assigned program areas. -Develops legislative and administrative options for policymakers to address problems and improve program performance based on appropriate quantitative and qualitative analysis. -Reviews and analyzes legislative proposals, regulations, testimony, responses to questions for the record, and Reports to Congress for conformance with the policies and priorities of the President and monitor their progress through the congressional and/or regulatory process. -Reviews and analyzes the formulation and execution of the Federal budget in assigned areas. -Prepares formal budget submissions, amendments, supplemental, and other necessary materials to support Presidential programs and review and analyze such materials that come from agencies. Requirements Conditions of employment Must be a U.S. citizen or national Selective Service registration is required if you are a male born after December 31, 1959. Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests. Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. New employees to the Executive Office of the President will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. May be required to successfully complete a one year probationary period. You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID This is a Drug Testing Designated Position (DTDP) and is covered by the Executive Office of the President Drug-Free Workplace Program. More than one selection may be made from this announcement. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standards. ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level or pay band in Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. You may qualify at the GS-12 level, if you meet the following minimum qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent in the private sector that demonstrates the following: 1-Utilizing data to evaluate the impact of policy changes on mandatory health programs and to project costs or other outcomes for Medicare, Medicaid, or private health insurance programs; 2-Demonstrating knowledge of federal health care programs to review policy and regulatory materials; and 3-Communicating complex analytical results orally and in writing, including briefing senior officials, negotiating policy alternatives, and conducting meetings with stakeholders. You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you meet the following minimum qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent in the private sector that demonstrates the following: 1-Collecting and applying economic, financial, or program data from a wide variety of reputable sources to evaluate the impact of policy changes on mandatory health programs and to project costs or other outcomes for Medicare, Medicaid, or private health insurance programs; 2-Demonstrating knowledge of federal health care provider payment policies, prescriptions drug plan payment policies, private insurance plan payment policies, or federal health program integrity policies to review policy and regulatory materials and make recommendations to address problems; and 3-Communicating complex analytical results orally and in writing, including briefing senior officials, negotiating policy alternatives, and conducting meetings with stakeholders. You may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you meet the following minimum qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent in the private sector that demonstrates the following: 1-Collecting and applying economic, financial, or program data from a wide variety of reputable sources to evaluate the impact of policy changes on mandatory health programs and to project costs or other outcomes for Medicare, Medicaid, or private health insurance programs, including doing original data analysis; 2-Utilizing detailed knowledge of federal health care provider payment policies, prescriptions drug plan payment policies, private insurance plan payment policies, or federal health program integrity policies to review policy and regulatory materials and make recommendations to address problems; and 3-Communicating complex analytical results orally and in writing, including preparing briefings and presenting to senior officials, negotiating policy alternatives, and conducting meetings with stakeholders. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (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. Education This position does not have an education requirement. Additional information This is a Direct Hire Public Notice. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. Category Rating, Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to this Public Notice. **Notice, more than one selection can be made within 90 days of the issuance of the certificate, if more vacancies occur. Vacancies will be filled through OPM's Direct Hire Authority. Veterans' preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to positions filled under this announcement. All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration. Applications received as a result of job fairs, recruitment events, and emergency hiring mechanisms in support of this hiring initiative will also be accepted during the duration of the direct-hire authority. For more information on OPM's authorization of Direct Hire Authority, please visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/direct-hire-authority/ Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs & Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov//working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/ Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Main_Page If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternative Application. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. 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