- Position Title
- Legislative Analyst
- Agency
- Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services
- Announcement Number
- HHS-ASL-DE-18-10173229 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, April 16, 2018 to Friday, April 27, 2018
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the Department of Health and Human Services? If yes, confirm:
• You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• Your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
• Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center page (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ctap/).
• You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• Your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
• Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center page (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ctap/).
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center. (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/)
If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center. (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/)
Assessment 1
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be fully supported by your resume and supporting documents.
1.
From the description below, select the one that best describes your experience for the Legislative Analyst, GS-0301-12.
For each task in the following groups, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Select only one letter for each item. Failure to support your answers to this questionnaire in your resume may result in a lowered score or loss of consideration.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Advises top Department officials on the views of senior leadership on Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) policy and program matters.
3.
Determines when and in what method such matters should be brought to the attention of senior staff.
4.
Discusses problems and issues arising from assigned programmatic areas.
5.
Gathers cost estimates for the various proposals pertaining to assigned areas.
6.
Reviews proposed legislation in assigned program areas, analyzes such proposals in light of HHS and Administration policies and objectives, and distributes such proposals to other Departmental components for their comment.
7.
Assists the senior leadership in carrying out the legislative strategy that facilitates expediting the organization's health legislative program through the Congressional authorization or appropriation processes.
8.
Negotiate changes to legislative proposals which are acceptable to involved or concerned organizational components.
9.
Obtains external clearance or concurrence from the Office of Management and Budget.
10.
Represents the agency's interest in meeting with congressional staff concerning legislative initiatives.
11.
Resolve discrepancies or disagreement among component offices and make recommendations to senior staff.
12.
Provides information and technical assistance on the organization's legislative program as requested or as determined necessary and beneficial to Members of Congress, congressional committees, and committee staff.
13.
Represents the agency with outside groups and other agencies on issues relating to health initiatives and programs.
14.
Reviews materials prepared for the signature of senior leadership, on Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) legislation, policy, or program issues to Member of Congress, interest groups, etc.
15.
Reviews reports, regulations and issues papers on Medicare program and policy issues to ensure conformance with legislative requirements, policy and intent, recommending modifications as incumbent deems necessary or appropriate.
16.
Drafts speeches and other summarizing materials for use by senior organization officials.
17.
Follows up on the progress of various Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) legislation issues.
18.
Formulates position and issue papers for the consideration of senior staff.
19.
Prepares correspondence dealing with substantive Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) programs and legislative matters for the above mentioned individuals.
20.
Prepares summaries for general use as changes are made in the status of pending legislative issues.
21.
Coordinates preparations for hearings involving witnesses before Congressional Committees and Subcommittee.
22.
Follows up on the progress of various legislative issues, preparing summaries for general use as changes are made in the status of pending legislative issues.
23.
Maintains effective working relationships with top officials of the organization who are involved in the legislative program and process.
24.
Oversees and ensures the preparation of necessary responses to questions posed by Committee members during hearings, and/or provides material requested for the hearing record.
25.
Provides liaison services among offices within the Public Health Services agencies, the office of the Secretary, and Congress.