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Benefits Analyst (Policy)

U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
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Summary

As a Benefits Analyst at the GS-0301-09/11, you will be part of the Program Analysis and Development (PAD) Group, Program Development and Support (PDS) within the Healthcare and Insurance (HI) Division of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM). If selected, you will be responsible for the identification, analysis, development, and enunciation of Federal insurance benefits for all eligible individuals.

Duties

  • Conduct legal research to develop, clarify and reinforce Federal insurance benefits policy.
  • Evaluate changes and trends in Federal insurance benefit programs to analyze the implications of such changes with respect to Federal insurance benefit programs.
  • Prepare reports on regulatory, legislative, or other activities/initiatives that impact Federal insurance benefit programs.
  • Work with other agency offices in assessment or support of Federal insurance benefit programs.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required
  • This position is eligible for inclusion in the bargaining unit.
    • if the duty station is finalized in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, employees in this position will be represented by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 32.
    • if the duty station is finalized outside of the Washington, DC metropolitan area, this position will not be represented by a bargaining unit.

Qualifications

For the GS 09: Must have one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the private or public sector) performing the following: 1) Conducting work to support benefit programs such as health, dental/vision and life insurance; 2) Conducting studies that involved any aspect of a benefit program; and 3) Present information in writing of analysis regarding benefits policy, research, and/or evaluation findings. Note: Your resume must fully support this experience.

OR

Have a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or LL.B or J.D. (You must submit a copy your transcripts.) accepted degrees for this position are as follows: Business Administration, Management, Political Science, Public Policy, other related degree programs.

OR

Have combination of experience and education with qualifies for the GS-9 level. (You must submit a copy your transcripts.)

For the GS 11: Must have one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the private or public sector) performing the following: 1) Assisting with analysis and evaluation of benefits program policies such as health, dental/vision and life insurance; 2) Providing input for the development of a benefits program policy; and 3) Writing and presenting professional documents such as regulations, legislative language or guidance related to a benefits program. Note: Your resume must fully support this experience.

OR

Have a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D or LL.M.(You must submit a copy your transcripts.) accepted degrees for this position are as follows: Business Administration, Management, Political Science, Public Policy, other related degree programs.

OR

Have combination of experience and education with qualifies for the GS-11 level. (You must submit a copy your transcripts.)

Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. One year at the GS-07 is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level.One year at the GS-09 is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level.

You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

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; 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.

Education

 

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

 

Relocation expenses will not be paid.

Incentive payments may be considered.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across OPM.

During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility
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Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)

Reasonable Accommodation 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 Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request an RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency-Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency-Based Assessments. 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 Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency-Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need an RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire