- Position Title
- Policy Health Analyst
- Agency
- Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services
- Announcement Number
- HHS-ONC-DE-23-11957372 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, May 24, 2023 to Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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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 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/).
• 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/).
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/)
4.
In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you been or are you currently an employee in the Executive Branch serving on a political, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES appointment? If yes, and you are selected through this vacancy announcement, you may be required to obtain approval by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prior to beginning employment.
5.
Are you a federal retiree receiving an annuity?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
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 descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience and/or education and meets the minimum qualification requirements for Policy Health Analyst, GS-301-09.
2.
From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience and/or education and meets the minimum qualification requirements for Policy Health Analyst, GS-301-11.
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.
3.
Assist with conducting analyses and other studies related to health information policies and regulations.
4.
Assist in developing proposals and conducting analysis.
5.
Provide advice to internal and external stakeholders concerning the application of health technology related issues.
6.
Identify problems and solutions related to health information policies and issues.
7.
Assist with developing agency programs and policies around health information.
8.
Participate in the coordination of developing policy issues of a wide and diverse nature.
9.
Review pending and proposed strategies, actions, and related items on policy issues.
10.
Monitor the effect of public health policies on health informatics, electronic health information exchange, and interoperability of these functions.
11.
Participate in public presentations representing the program and agency in matters pertaining to agency policies, procedures, and regulations around health information.
12.
Assist in strategic policy development activities.
13.
Attend meetings with the general public to educate them on health technology and health information exchange.
14.
Provide advice regarding issues related to health informatics.
15.
Participate in departmental or agency committees or working groups on issues related to health information.
16.
Cooperate with other staff within the program office to complete duties related to the position.
17.
Prepare recommendations to assist management in identifying new developments and unanticipated issues related to health technology.
18.
Develop ideas to strengthen positive relationships and to enhance relationships.
19.
Conduct analyses and other studies related to health information policies and regulations.
20.
Develop proposals and conducting analysis related to health information.
21.
Develop agency programs and policies around health information.
22.
Coordinate the development of policy issues of a wide and diverse nature.
23.
Represent the program and agency in matters pertaining to agency policies, procedures, and regulations around health information.
24.
Conduct strategic policy development activities.
25.
Attend meetings of potential grantees or contractors, investigators, institutional officials and the general public to educate them on health informatics and health information exchange.
26.
Provide advice regarding issues related to health technology.
27.
Prepare reports and recommendations to assist management in identifying new developments and unanticipated issues related to health technology.
28.
Draft regulations and support agency rulemaking activities, including standards and certifications criteria, certification program, and governance of the nationwide health information network and promoting interoperability.