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Position Title
Data & Methods Analyst
Agency
Defense Health Agency
Announcement Number
NCJT193849630064D Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, June 20, 2019 to Wednesday, June 26, 2019
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. External Recruitment Military Spouse Preference

I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station.  I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location. 

NOTE 1:  Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location.  If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action. 

NOTE 2:  You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.

NOTE 3:  MSP applies if you are ranked among the "best qualified" for this vacancy, and the list established from this announcement is used to fill the vacancy. 

NOTE 4:  MSP does not apply, however, when preference would violate statutes or regulations on veterans' preference or nepotism.

Supporting Documentation:  You must provide a signed Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist, PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment, a copy of marriage certificate or license and documents as listed on the Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist.

Are you a military spouse eligible for preference under delegated examining procedures?
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3. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan

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:

• 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.

ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.

*Note: Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference.

Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application: A copy of your agency notice; AND,

A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,

A copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.  Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition.  For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Data & Methods Analyst GS-0301-12 position with Department of Defense. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Data & Methods Analyst at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Manage various health care metrics database applications.
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3. Utilizes state-of-the-art health care information retrieval systems to facilitate data collection.
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4. Captures health care information to accurately assess quality of health care delivered, need for improvement, and/or status of process improvement actions.
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5. Compiles data utilizing tools, surveys, metrics, and/or the interview process, as well as other mediums of communication.
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6. Develop comprehensive methods to determine and measure the reliability of data input.
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7. Identifies reporting disparities such; as changes, trends, or circumstances, not readily evident from the data retrieved.
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8. Interfaces with personnel to improve the uniformity and standardization of reporting systems and results format.
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9. Interprets and summarizes patient input, retrieved from both internal and external sources; recommends a variety of process improvements based on data retrieved.
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10. Reviews data for source accuracy converting into useable format for presentation to medical center leadership for assessment of programs, need for process improvement or status of process improvement activities.
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11. Adapt innovation methods to evaluate comparative statistics for trend comparison with other government and non-government patient care programs.
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12. Independently develop graphic presentations of analysis for reports.
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13. Utilize health care sector statistical software to aide in program evaluation and decision support analysis
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14. Provide adequate follow-up to ensure controls are maintained throughout the scope of the project.
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15. Assure the customer's issue is defined in terms of a metric that accurately reflects a positive outcome.
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16. Ensure the proper tools are utilized in defining the key processes (such as Excel, Minitab, and project management software as applicable).
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17. Deliver formalized training to educate staff on patient care reporting methods.
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18. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
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