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Position Title
Policy Analyst
Agency
Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services
Announcement Number
HHS-ONC-MP-20-10807687 Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, June 16, 2020 to Wednesday, September 16, 2020
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
  • have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more OR
  • retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. Please also provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. (https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans) (limit characters)
3. 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 above 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/). (limit characters)
4. I am eligible for a non-competitive appointment based on my status as a military spouse.
  
 **Please note that you must submit documentation to support your eligibility.**
 
For more information, review the following link:

Certain Military Spouse Eligibility: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/military-spouses/ (limit characters)
5. Are you a current or former DoD employee who is/was employed at an Industrial Base Facility or the Major Range and Test Facilities Bases who:
 
  • Is/Was appointed initially under open competitive examination under subchapter I of chapter 33 of such title to the time-limited appointment;
  • Served under one or more time-limited appointments by a defense industrial base facility or the Major Range and Test Facilities Base for a period or periods totaling more than 24 months without a break of 2 or more years; and
  • Performance has been at an acceptable level of performance throughout the period(s), referred to in (2) above.
 
Are you a Former DoD employees may also apply for a position within two years after the most recent date of separation, and their most recent separation was for reasons other than misconduct or performance. 
  (limit characters)
6. I meet one or more of the following requirements for a competitive appointment:
  1. Current or former Federal employee working in a permanent competitive service position;
  2. I am a preference eligible veteran or veteran separated from the armed forces after 3 or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions eligible under Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA).
 **Please note that you must submit documentation to support your eligibility.**
 
For more information, review the following link:
Veterans Resources: https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans (limit characters)
7. 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.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP 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. (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/) (limit characters)
8. Are you a current or former employee of a land management agency (Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) who:
  • was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; AND,
  • served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; AND,
  • performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; AND,
  • if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and departed that position in good standing.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) and performance appraisal that demonstrates you meet the requirements outlined in the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act. (limit characters)
9. I meet one or more of the following requirements for a noncompetitive appointment:
  1. Current or former Federal employee who currently hold or previously held a Federal competitive position with promotion potential at or above the full performance level listed for this position;
  2. Peace Corps Volunteer or Vista member;
  3. Current Federal employee working in an excepted service position covered by an OPM Interchange Agreement;
  4. Foreign Service Employee
  5. Certain Former Overseas Employees
  6. Current Pathways student within the 120 day non-competitive conversion period.
 
 **Please note that you must submit documentation to support your eligibility.**
 
For more information, review the following links: (limit characters)
10. Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?

If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.

For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources. (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/individuals-with-disabilities/) (limit characters)
Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience for Policy Analyst, GS-0301-12. (limit characters)
2. From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience for Policy Analyst, GS-0301-13. (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Assist in developing proposals and conducting analysis that provides information for potential policy solutions. (limit characters)
4. Assist in developing policy options and recommendations consistent with health information objectives. (limit characters)
5. Support the review of proposals for legislation needed to implement policies. (limit characters)
6. Monitor the health care community for issues that could affect the adoption of health technology. (limit characters)
7. Conduct analysis that provides information for policy solutions to advance health information adoption and use. (limit characters)
8. Provide project planning, management, oversight and coordination for policy initiatives. (limit characters)
9. Review proposals for legislation that are needed to implement policies. (limit characters)
10. Identify and resolve issues related to health technology policy and electronic health information exchange for the purpose of achieving HHS objectives. (limit characters)
11. Develop ideas to strengthen and enhance indifferent or adversarial relationships. (limit characters)
12. Support the development of options and recommendations on setting and prioritizing policy direction. (limit characters)
13. Provide project planning and coordination for policy initiatives under the direction of leadership. (limit characters)
14. Maintain knowledge of progress against plans and budgets to incorporate in current and future work. (limit characters)
15. Develop policy options and recommendations consistent with Federal health information objectives. (limit characters)
16. Develop ideas to strengthen and enhance indifferent or adversarial relationships with stakeholders. (limit characters)
17. Maintain knowledge of progress against plans and budgets to incorporate in current and future organizational policy development activities. (limit characters)
18. Coordinate efforts among staff to gain understanding and resolution of policy issues related to health information exchange and interoperability. (limit characters)
19. Prepare material for speeches, congressional testimony, or other presentations. (limit characters)
20. Ensure that documents comply with established guidelines. (limit characters)
21. Organize and summarize policy activities to ensure lessons learned and findings are documented. (limit characters)
22. Assist with the development and implementation of health technology policy and health information exchange. (limit characters)
23.
Organize and summarize policy information pertaining to program and activities for a major healthcare organization.
 (limit characters)
24. Coordinate the development of health policy and release of health information exchange to improve healthcare. (limit characters)
25. Draft regulation preamble, regulation text, regulatory guidance and educational resources, and comments and suggested revisions on rulemakings by other Federal agencies. (limit characters)
26. Advise leadership regarding potential opportunities and concerns. (limit characters)
27. Work with internal and external stakeholders, providing advice regarding issues related to health information policy. (limit characters)
28. Attend meetings involving internal and external stakeholders regarding policy matters. (limit characters)
29. Provide policy information to internal and external leadership to enhance understanding among the health community. (limit characters)
30. Provide leadership and advice to collaborative workgroups addressing Federal, State, and private sector initiatives related to health issues. (limit characters)
31. Serve as the liaison with top officials of both the public and private sectors to enhance understanding among the health community's many constituents. (limit characters)
32.
Conduct investigations and report on current strategies and their successes.
 (limit characters)
33. Formulate options and recommendations for policies on a variety of health issues. (limit characters)
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