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Position Title: Actuary
Agency: Social Security Administration
Announcement Number: SH11983534 Opens in new window
Open Period: Monday, June 5, 2023 to Friday, June 23, 2023

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? Select yes if you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; your permanent 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. (Note: You must 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. Please review the Required Documents section of the announcement for more information.)

A. Yes

B. No

3. Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces?

-OR-

Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?

-OR-

Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources..

A. Yes

B. No

4. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? Select yes if you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; your permanent 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. (Note: You must 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. Please review the Required Documents section of the announcement for more information.)

A. Yes

B. No

1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.

1. Do you have a Bachelor's degree in: actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, business, finance, economics, insurance, or computer science; OR a degree that includes courses in actuarial science, mathematics, relevant statistics, business, finance, economics, insurance, or computer science totaling at least 24 semester hours? This course work must have also included a minimum of 12 semester hours of mathematics that included differential and integral calculus and one or more courses in mathematics for which these calculus courses were prerequisites. NOTE: Transcripts are required to substantiate claimed education.

A. A. Yes, I have obtained at least 24 semester hours the courses described above (i.e. actuarial science, mathematics, relevant statistics, business, finance, economics, insurance, or computer science).

B. No, I do not meet this requirement.

2. ANSWER IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR THE GS-07 LEVEL POSITION: Please choose the one statement that best describes your level of experience or education as related to the basic qualification requirements for this position:

A. I have a bachelor's degree AND superior academic achievement. Superior academic achievement is achieved by at least one of the following: 3.0 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale; graduating in the top one-third of your class; or membership to a national scholastic honors society. Your educational degree must be in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, business, finance, economics, insurance, or computer science; NOTE: Transcripts are required to substantiate claimed education.

B. I have one full year of graduate level study, or possess a master's or higher degree, e.g., LL.B, J.D., LL.M., Ph.D., leading to a degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, business, finance, economics, insurance, or computer science; NOTE: Transcripts are required to substantiate claimed education.

C. I have at least 52 weeks of actuary experience at the GS-5, or equivalent. Experience must include collecting statistical data to assist with actuarial analysis or studies.

D. I have successfully completed one of the SOA or CAS examinations, or credit for one of the JBEA examinations. NOTE: Documentation of successful completion as evidenced by an official SOA or CAS transcript is required at the time of application

E. My education and/or experience is not reflected in any of the above statements.

3. ANSWER IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR THE GS-09 LEVEL POSITION: Please choose the one statement that best describes your level of experience or education as related to the basic qualification requirements for this position:

A. I have at least 52 weeks of actuary experience at the GS-7, or equivalent. Experience must include using statistical or mathematical methods to assist with collecting and analyzing data for actuarial analysis.

B. I possess a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree in actuarial science; mathematics, statistics, business, finance, economics, insurance, or computer science. NOTE: Transcripts are required to substantiate claimed education.

C. I have successfully completed two of the SOA or CAS examinations, or received credit for two of the JBEA examinations. NOTE: Documentation of successful completion as evidenced by an official SOA or CAS transcript is required at the time of application.

D. My education and/or experience is not reflected in any of the above statements.

4. ANSWER IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR THE GS-11 LEVEL POSITION: Please choose the one statement that best describes your level of experience or education as related to the basic qualification requirements for this position:

A. I have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-9, or equivalent. Experience must include conducting actuarial studies or analysis based on a variety of data (demographics, economics, and financial) to create projections or predictions.

B. I possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR have completed 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, business, finance, economics, insurance, or computer science. NOTE: Transcripts are required to substantiate claimed education.

C. I have successfully completed three of the SOA or CAS examinations, or received credit for three of the JBEA examinations AND I have at least 52 weeks of actuarial experience at the GS-9, or equivalent, which is in or related to the work of the position to be filled which has equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. NOTE: Documentation of successful completion as evidenced by an official SOA or CAS transcript is required at the time of application

D. My education and/or experience level is not described above.

Please answer Yes or No to the following questions. Your responses will be used to rate your application. Be sure to include specific examples of claimed experience in your resume and supporting documents. If your application materials do not demonstrate the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience needed for this position, your application will be ineligible for consideration.

5. Do you have experience performing actuarial analysis and studies?

A. Yes

B. No

6. Do you have experience performing statistical analysis?

A. Yes

B. No

7. Do you have experience performing advanced mathematical calculations?

A. Yes

B. No

8. Have you successfully completed Exam 1/P? NOTE: Documentation of successful completion as evidenced by an official SOA or CAS transcript is required at the time of application.

A. Yes

B. No

9. Do you have experience using computer modeling for data collection?

A. Yes

B. No

10. Do you have experience using computer programming to solve actuarial problems?

A. Yes

B. No

11. Do you have experience programming in languages such as C++, C#, Java, or Fortran?

A. Yes

B. No

12. Do you have experience using Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheets to manipulate data?

A. Yes

B. No

13. Have you successfully completed Exam 2/FM? NOTE: Documentation of successful completion as evidenced by an official SOA or CAS transcript is required at the time of application.

A. Yes

B. No

14. Do you have experience presenting technical information and findings during meetings with professors, colleagues, or management officials?

A. Yes

B. No

15. Do you have experience creating technical reports, studies, or presentations?

A. Yes

B. No

16. Do you have experience using PowerPoint or other such presentation tools?

A. Yes

B. No

17. Do you have experience collecting and working with demographic data as part of an actuarial analysis? (GS-09 and GS-11 ONLY)

A. Yes

B. No

18. Do you have experience using economic or financial data to inform actuarial analysis? (GS-09 and GS-11 ONLY)

A. Yes

B. No

19. Have you successfully completed Exam 3F/MFE? NOTE: Documentation of successful completion as evidenced by an official SOA or CAS transcript is required at the time of application. (GS-09 and GS-11 ONLY)

A. Yes

B. No

20. Do you have experience working with the concepts, principles, and statutory provisions related to social insurance programs? (GS-11 ONLY)

A. Yes

B. No

21. Do you have experience reading and interpreting laws and regulations related to actuarial issues? (GS-11 ONLY)

A. Yes

B. No

22. Do you have experience analyzing the impact of laws and regulations on actuarial valuations of social insurance programs? (GS-11 ONLY)

A. Yes

B. No

23. I acknowledge that I have thoroughly read each question and answered all honestly and to the best of my ability.

A. Yes

B. No

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