Social Science Research Analyst | Alabaster, AL

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  • Location: Woodlawn, MD

  • Company: HHS Careers

and plan-related analyses to understand the services provided by CMS. Duties Developing and conducting survey, market research, and statistical methodologies and techniques to identify and understand CMS programs and the needs and preferences of the beneficiaries we serve.

Analyzing the quality and performance of health plans. Planning, directing, and monitoring activities involved in conducting surveys of beneficiary populations, including for the Consumer backssment of Healthcare Providers and Systems Surveys. Interpreting data tabulations and graphs, and identifying critical factors such as data limitations, biases, sampling errors, and inconsistencies. Serving as liaison with representatives

of the health care and human services industry to obtain input, and promote understanding of beneficiary and plan-related issues. Preparing various forms of written documents to address technical and non-technical audiences.

Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U. S. Citizen or National to apply for this position. You will be subject to a background and suitability investigation. Qualifications ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. Your resume must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement

without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating.

This will prevent you from receiving further consideration. In order to qualify for the GS-13 , you must meet the following: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, to include: 1. Lead research studies such as studies that include the development and implementation of surveys of patients or individuals; 2. Recommend modifications of operational policy or procedures based on the data analysis received from research studies; AND 3.

Interpret or conduct complex statistical analyses with large datasets. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e. g. Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) 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.

How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e. g. resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online backssments required for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

You will be backssed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Analysis Attention to Detail Building Coalitions/Communications Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Research Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Technical Competence In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online backssment. The online backssment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.

The backssment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the backssment. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online backssment may also result in your removal from consideration. You will be placed in one of the following categories based on category rating and selection procedures if you meet all of the requirements outlined in this job opportunity announcement: Best Qualified - for those who are superior in the evaluation criteria Well Qualified - for those who excel in the evaluation criteria Qualified - for those who only meet the minimum qualification requirements If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

This is a competitive vacancy announcement advertised under Delegated Examining Authority. Selections made under this vacancy announcement will be processed as new appointments to the civil service.

Current civil service employees would therefore be given new appointments to the civil service; however, benefits, time served and all other Federal entitlements would remain the same. The category rating process does not add veterans' preference points or apply the " rule of three" but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Veterans' preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent will be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of professional or scientific positions at the GS-09 level or higher).

Required Documents To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional. Your resume must indicate your citizenship and if you are registered for Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/59. Your resume must also list your work experience and education (if applicable) including the start and end dates.

For work in the Federal service, you must include the series and grade level for the position(s). For resume and application tips visit:Your resume will be used to validate your responses to the backssment tool(s). We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes. Determining length of general or specialized experience is dependent on the information provided in the resume. Failure to include ALL of the information listed below on your resume WILL result in a finding of ineligible. Official Position Title (include series and grade if Federal job) Duties (be specific in describing your duties) Employer's name and address Supervisor name and phone number Start and end dates in the month year format (e.

g. June 2007 to April 2008) Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Salary 2. CMS Required Documents (e. g. SF-50, DD-214, SF-15, etc. ). Required documents may be necessary to be considered for this vacancy announcement.. Failure to provide the required documentation WILL result in an ineligible rating OR non-consideration.3. College Transcripts. Since this position requires specific education, you must submit a transcript attesting to your possession of the required education.

You may submit an unofficial transcript or a list of college courses completed indicating course titles, credit hours, and grades received. An official transcript is required if you are selected for the position. If selected, you must provide an original document before the final job offer may be extended. If you do not submit a transcript indicating your possession of the required education, you will not be considered for this position. College Transcripts and Foreign Education: Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the U.

S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U. S. For a listing of services that can perform this evaluation, visit the website. This list, which may not be all inclusive, is for informational purposes only and does not imply any endorsement of any specific agency. If you are applying for a position for which a state license is issued (e. g. physician, engineer, attorney) possession of a valid and current U.

S. professional license by a graduate of a foreign professional school or program is sufficient proof that the foreign education has been determined to be equivalent to the requisite U. S. professional education in that occupational field.4. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i. e. physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based backssments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based backssments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based backssments.

Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based backssments. You must complete all backssments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based backssments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online backssments here: 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. 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. PDN-9ad5cdb0-da68-40aa-b786-b38b4266b935

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