Legislative Analyst

Legislative Analyst

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Legislative AnalystDepartment of Health And Human ServicesOffice of the Secretary of Health and Human ServicesOverview

##### Open & closing dates

09/13/2019 to 09/22/2019This job will close when we have received 100 applications which

may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more

##### Service

Competitive

##### Pay scale & grade

GS 12 - 13

##### Salary

$83,398 to $128,920 per year

##### Appointment type

Permanent

##### Work schedule

Full-TimeLocation-Washington, DC Few vacanciesRelocation expenses reimbursedNoTelework eligibleNo- DutiesSummaryThis position is located in the Department of Health And Human

Services, Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

Assistant Secretary for Legislation, headquartered in Washington,

District of Columbia.Additional selections may be made across the Department of Health

and Human Services through this vacancy announcementLearn more about this agencyResponsibilities

Reviews proposed legislation in assigned program areas,

including Medicare, Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance

Program (CHIP), or private health insurance programs, analyzing

such proposals in light of HHS and Administration policies and

objectives, distributes such proposals to other Departmental

components for their comment; gathers cost estimates for the

various proposals pertaining to assigned areas; formulate

position and issue papers for the consideration of the Assistant

Secretaries, the Deputy Secretary and/or the Secretary.

Has the ability to work with Congress, groups, and organizations

interested or involved with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid

Services (CMS), the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP),

or private health insurance legislative and regulatory

activities e.g., pharmaceutical and biotech associations,

hospital associations, and other federal agencies.

Negotiates changes to legislative proposals which are acceptable

to involved or concerned departmental components; this process

involves resolving discrepancies or disagreement among component

offices and making recommendations thereon to senior staff and

obtaining external clearance or concurrence from the Office of

Management and Budget.

Drafts speeches and other summarizing materials for use by the

DAS, the Assistant Secretary, the Deputy Secretary and the

Secretary; prepares correspondence dealing with substantive CMS

programs and legislative matters for the signatures of these

same individuals, as well as for incumbent.

Advises top Department officials on the views of the Assistant

Secretary for Legislation on mandatory health policy and program

matters.

Travel RequiredNot requiredSupervisory statusNoPromotion Potential13

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- RequirementsConditions of Employment

U.S. Citizenship required

Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt

from Selective Service - http://www.sss.gov

Suitable for federal employment

Meet time in grade restrictions by the closing date of the

announcement

Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful

completion of a background security investigation and favorable

adjudication. All information concerning qualifications is

subject to investigation.

Documentation that you present for purposes of completing the

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified

through the DHS "E-Verify" System.

All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary

payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of

their choice.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date.

Financial disclosure statement may be required.

One-year probationary period may be required.

QualificationsAt the GS-12 Level:

Must have one year of specialized experience that is equivalent to

at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service that included

reviewing and analyzing proposed policies regarding the Medicare,

Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), or private

health insurance programs; producing written documents for

management including briefing materials legislative summaries, or

background papers; and serving as a liaison to Members of Congress

or their staff regarding the Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, or private

health insurance programs.At the GS-13 Level:

Must have one year of specialized experience that is equivalent to

at least the GS-12 grade level performing the following duties:

reviewing and analyzing proposed policies regarding the Medicare,

Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), or private

health insurance programs; producing written documents for

management including briefing materials legislative summaries, or

background papers; and serving as a liaison to Members of Congress

or their staff regarding the Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, or private

health insurance programs.Documenting experience: In accordance with Office of Personnel

Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained

experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for

their official series and grade level as described in their position

description. Experience that would not normally be part of the

employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by

satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the

employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official

detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate

whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the

"percentage of times" the other duties were performed. It is

expected that this documentation is included in the employee's

official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience

in your resume that is not within the official series and grade

level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the

appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above.Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer

work done through national Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps,

AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional;

philanthropic; religious; community; student; social). Volunteer

work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and

can provide valuable training and experience that translates

directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all

qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such

experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average

number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending

dates of the experience so it can be fully credited.EducationAdditional informationTravel, transportation, and relocation expenses may be paid: No.Bargaining Unit Position: Yes.Drug Screening Required: No.Recruitment incentives may be authorized: No.Student loan repayment incentive may be authorized: No.Annual leave for non-federal service may be authorized: No.Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans -

https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/Special Hiring Authorities for Military Spouses -

https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/military-spouses/People With Disabilities (Schedule A) -

https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/IndividualswithDisabilitiesCareer Transition Program: This program applies to Federal

service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no

longer needed, or employees who have been involuntarily separated

from a Federal service position within the competitive service. To

receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet

eligibility criteria for CTAP or ICTAP; 2) be rated well-qualified

for the position; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to

support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-Qualified includes

those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly

exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. For

information on eligibility criteria and required documentation, go

to: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employeeguides/careertransition.aspBeginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from

OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political

appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service

position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States

Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a

political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the

executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources

Office.If you are unable to apply online, please go to

https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=AlternateApplicationInformation

for more information on our alternate application method.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the

qualifications above.Once the application process is complete, a review of the resume and

supporting documentation will be made and compared against your

responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are

qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and or

supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have

inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose

consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions

carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.For Competitive Merit Promotion and Veterans Employment

Opportunities Act (VEOA) Applicants: The highest rated candidates

will be referred to the hiring agency.For Noncompetitive Applicants: All qualified candidates will be

referred to the hiring agency.Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies

(knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):- - Influencing/Negotiating

- Oral Communication

- Partnering

- Project Management

- Written CommunicationTo preview the assessment questionnaire, click the following link:

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10601482Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceNot RequiredDrug test requiredNoPosition sensitivity and riskNon-sensitive (NS)/Low RiskTrust determination processSuitability/Fitness- Required DocumentsSubmission of a resume alone IS NOT a complete application. You must

provide a complete online Application Package which includes:

Your Resume You are encouraged to use the USAJobs online resume

builder to ensure that all required information is in your

resume. Your resume must clearly articulate how your skills and

experiences align to the criteria defined in the qualifications

section of this announcement and it must support your responses

to the assessment questionnaire. For each position you must

describe your duties, accomplishments, related skills, and

responsibilities. Your resume must also include the day, month,

and year that you began and ended for each position held.

Full-time employment will be assumed unless otherwise stated on

your resume. Part-time employment will be prorated in crediting

experience. Not providing this information may result in the

lowering of your assessment score or an ineligible rating. For

resume writing guidance, please visit the USAJobs Resource

Center or view their video tutorial.

A complete Assessment Questionnaire

(https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10601482)

SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) - documentation

supporting eligibility. If submitting a copy of your

Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50), or equivalent, submit

one that shows the effective date of your current position, the

full performance level, career or career conditional tenure and

status in the competitive service.

Other required supporting documents.

Other Supporting Documents: (Only Submit if applicable to

you.)

- Veterans' Preference documentation:

- Discharged Veterans: If you are claiming 5 point

preference, you must submit a copy of your DD Form 214,

Certificate of Release or Discharge from the armed forces

that supports dates of service and discharge status; if

claiming 10 point preference, an application for 10-Point

Veterans Preference (SF-15) and an official document dated

1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or

from a branch of the Armed Forces, and/or any other

associated documentation based on your preference.

- Active Duty Members: Under the VOW (Veterans Opportunity

to Work) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011, if claiming 5 point

preference, submit written documentation from the armed

forces that certifies the service member is expected to be

discharged or released from active duty service in the armed

forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days

after the date the certification is submitted with your

application package.

- CTAP/ICTAP Documentation

- A copy of your RIF separation notice, notice of proposed

removal for failure to relocate, notice of disability

annuity termination, or certification from the National

Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible

for disability retirement;

- A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action'',

documenting your RIF separation, noting your positions,

grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification

of inability to place you through RPL, etc.;

- A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your

rating; and

- Any documentation from your agency that shows your current

promotion potential.

- Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) documentation, if

applicable. For more information, please go to

https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/

- Documentation supporting eligibility for non-competitive

appointment, (severely disabled, eligible veterans, certain

military spouses, etc.)You are not required to submit official documents at this time;

copies are sufficient.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution

recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be

credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the

attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting

institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this

vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may

affect the overall rating.- BenefitsA career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a

comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your

family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to

make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal

benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold

and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific

benefits offered.- How to ApplyTo apply for this position, you must complete the occupational

questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the

Required Documents section below.To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or

log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your

USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the

occupational questionnaire.

Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application

package.

It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and

appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing

date.To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS

account at https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the

Application Status link, and then select the more information

link for this position. The Details page will display the status of

your application, the documentation received and processed, and any

correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your

uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan

process.To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS

account at https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login and click Update

Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your

resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your

application will be incomplete.The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST)

on 09/22/2019.Agency contact informationSROC Help DeskPhoneEmailSROCHelpDesk@hhs.govAddressAssistant Secretary for Legislation

200 Independence Avenue, S.W.

Washington, DC 20201

USLearn more about this agencyNext stepsOnce the online questionnaire is received you will receive an

acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The best

qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for

further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a

selection within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement.You will receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address

was provided by you during the application process, once this

process is completed (generally 4-6 weeks).- Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent.

Please read the following guidance.Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyThe United States Government does not discriminate in employment on

the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and

gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual

orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age,

membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental

status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job

applicants

Reasonable Accommodation PolicyFederal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants

with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable

accommodation for any part of the application process should follow

the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part

of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the

hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable

accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work

environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an

individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties

or receive equal access to job benefits.Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide

reasonable accommodations when:

An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an

equal opportunity to apply for a job.

An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform

the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.

An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive

equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and

office-sponsored events.

You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the

application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are

considered on a case-by-case basis.Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations

or how to contact an agency.Legal and regulatory guidance

Financial suitability

Social security number request

Privacy Act

Signature and false statements

Selective Service

New employee probationary period

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to

apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/545505100. Only resumes

submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed

at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.