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This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, Office of Management and Policy.
This position is being filled using Direct Hire Authority and is open to all U.S. Citizens. All applicants who meet basic requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply.
10/03/2024 to 10/30/2024
$122,198 - $186,854 per year
Upon selection, the salary range reflect the General Schedule Rest of U.S. Pay Scale.
GS 14 - 15
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes
Not applicable, this is a remote position.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
15
No
No
Yes
HHS-OIG-25-12484218-DH
812361300
All U.S. Citizens, No Prior Federal Experience is Required
This position is located in the Office of the Chief Data Officer (OCDO), Office of Management and Policy (OMP), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Serves as a technical advisor and product owner within OCDO's Divison of Data Operations, guiding OCDO's efforts to deliver secure, scalable, high-quality data products in the cloud (AWS). This includes driving adoption of Development, Security, and Operations and Machine Learning Operations practices and capabilities (both technical and cultural), as well as modern architectural patterns and infrastructure. The work involves leading development and building consensus to implement plans and technical approaches to solve problems throughout the Agency and coordinating activities within OIG and with external partners.
Duties for this position include, but are not limited to:
- Acts as a technical product owner, defining and implementing capabilities supporting modern delivery, including Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery frameworks.
- Advises leadership on technical strategies for modernizing data, analytic, and Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning products with Development, Security, and Operations principles.
- Designs and implements automated systems for data and analytic products, including AI and machine learning.
- Designs, coordinates, and implements specific recommendations, regarding changes to cloud computing infrastructure and data systems in support of OIG's data and analytics goals, leveraging modern standards and best practices.
- Works closely with OCIO leadership and other OCDO teams to design, implement and manage technology solutions that enable the effective and cost-efficient storage, maintenance, and use of data, analytic, and Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learningsolutions by agency stakeholders.
- Establishes cloud-based delivery standards and processes in OCDO for security, scalability, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
- Actively partners and builds coalitions across the OIG components, divisions, and external partners, as appropriate, for key data management activities and in defining consistent, scalable solutions.
Education may not be substituted for specialized experience for this position at the GS-14 or GS-15 grade level.
Recruitment Incentives: Payment for relocation expenses are not authorized for this position. A recruitment bonus will not be offered. Repayment of student loans will not be offered. Private sector work experience may be approved as credit for your Annual Leave accrual.
Security and Background Requirements: A background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements may be grounds for appropriate personnel action. In addition, if hired, a background security reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required at a later time. Applicants are also advised that all information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection and/or appropriate disciplinary action.
E-Verify: If you are selected for this position, the 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. Federal law requires DHS to use the E-Verify System to verify employment eligibility of all new hires, and as a condition of continued employment obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is an E-Verify Participant.
Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
Career Transition Program (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Documentation: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for consideration under the CTAP or ICTAP, you MUST submit proof of eligibility. Appropriate documentation such as a reduction-in-force (RIF) separation notice, an SF-50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area. You MUST also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record along with your application package. Those eligible for consideration will need to be rated as well-qualified at 85.0 or above on the rating criteria for this position in order to exercise selection priority. For more information about ICTAP, go to: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition.
EEO Statement: HHS is an equal opportunity employer. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or other differences.
Disabled Veteran Leave: HHS OIG participates in the Wounded Warrior Federal Leave Act of 2015. To learn more about this benefit, please go to: Disabled Veteran Leave (opm.gov).
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your experience, education (if applicable), and training relevant to the duties of this position. If you are found minimally qualified for the job, your application package will be further evaluated to determine your possession of the critical knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics listed in the position Requirements.
Your resume must document specialized experience and support your responses to the vacancy questions, including hours per week and dates for each position.
You will be evaluated on the following:
To view the application form, visit: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12484218
Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar across HHS.
HHS has a critical preparedness and response mission: HHS protects the American people from health threats, researches emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners. In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
A complete application package for this vacancy must be received on-line via the USA Staffing web site by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/30/2024 to receive consideration. Mailed/emailed applications will not be accepted.
Note: To return to a previously Saved or Incomplete application you may use the following link: https://applicationmanager.gov.
This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.
The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act (FCA) prohibits federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history record prior to extending a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the FCA. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the FCA may submit a written complaint to the Department by email at FairChanceAct@hhs.gov.
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.
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.
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The Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General has been at the forefront of the nation's efforts to fight waste, fraud and abuse and to improving the efficiency of more than 100 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) programs. Our vision is to drive positive change in HHS programs and in the lives of the people served by these programs.
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) for HHS fights fraud, waste and abuse in HHS programs including Medicare, Medicaid, Healthcare Marketplaces, NIH, FDA, CDC and more. OIG HHS is the largest Federal inspector general's office, employing a nationwide network of auditors, investigators, attorneys, and evaluators to provide program recommendations to decision-makers, distribute educational resources to the industry and public, and investigate cases to root out fraud.
OIG is ranked as the #1 agency in HHS by the Partnership for Public Service's "The Best Places to Work in the Federal Government" 2020 ratings.
For more information about the HHS Office of Inspector General, go to http://oig.hhs.gov/.
