OMB's Health Division is comprised of five branches with responsibility to engage in analysis, planning, policy formulation and regulatory review to improve programmatic quality, efficiency and financial management in the health field. We strongly encourage candidates with knowledge of federal health insurance programs to serve in roles that oversee federal health policy in Medicare, Medicaid, and Marketplace health insurance programs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level or pay band in Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Examples of specialized experience are: You may qualify at the GS-11 level, if you fulfill one of the following qualification requirements: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector performing the following: (1) Applying analytical methods to evaluate program policy; (2) Assisting in the development of recommendations for high-level decision makers; AND (3) Delivering status reports and correspondence to managers. OR B. A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or possession of a LL.M. degree, if related. Graduate level education must demonstrate the competencies necessary to do the work of a Program Examiner. OR C. A combination of education and experience as listed above. You may qualify at the GS- 12 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector that demonstrates your ability to (1) Applying analytical methods related to program evaluation and the analysis of policy issues; (2) Recommending strategies for approaches to improvement of program operations ; AND (3) Conducting analyses of policy issues to highlight alternate solutions. You may qualify at the GS- 13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector that demonstrates your ability to (1) Reviewing and advising on the preparation of formal documents (e.g., Executive Orders, budget submissions, program/policy guidance, reports); (2) Participating in or lead negotiations on policy issues; (3) Conducting analyses of policy issues to highlight alternate solutions and defend recommendations; AND (4) Compileing narrative and statistical material used in briefing management officials. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
As a Program Examiner, GS-0301-11/12/13, your typical work assignments may include the following: Performs legislative, economic management, financial management, procurement, information resources, regulatory, and organizational analyses. Develops and analyzes major policy issues, highlighting alternative approaches that might be taken to resolve problems, and make and defend recommendations. Synthesizes highly complex and voluminous materials. Develops and recommends strategies for the approaches to improvement in the value and effectiveness of management systems, field administration, program operations, mid-range and strategic planning, and program evaluation. Determines the most efficient and cost-effective methods of management and program delivery services as well as an assessment of performance and results.