Economist
What you'd do
This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia.
Major duties
As an Economist you will: Applying knowledge of economic theory, statistical/econometric techniques, computer programming and modeling to develop, conduct, and oversee research and evaluation projects to analyze HHS programs and service populations. Developing reports, issue papers, manuscripts for peer-review journals, memoranda, presentations, talking points, and other materials that accurately, coherently, and succinctly summarize the existing evidence base and findings of newly implemented research and that include policy recommendations based on such research. As a representative of the agency, identifies and maintains collaborative relationships between ASPE offices, other HHS components, and other Federal agencies and programs, Tribal and State agencies, the health or human service sectors, local programs and grantees, and other partners to provide support and assistance, obtain expert input, and promote understanding of HHS program issues to support HHS program development and effectiveness. Conducting independent reviews and economic analyses of budget, programmatic, regulatory, and legislative information and other research and evaluation related to health or human services programs and policy.
What you need to qualify
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Basic Requirements Degree: economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus. OR Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. AND Minimum Qualifications: You must have one year specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL of the following: Leading research, evaluation, and economic policy analysis teams related to health or human services. Communicating the results of health or human/services research by preparing memoranda or reports for officials/clients/sponsors or to audiences at conferences or workshops. Presenting the results of economic analysis of healthcare, behavioral health, human/social services, or science to internal and external technical and nontechnical audiences. Developing and leading research and/or evaluation projects related to understanding the economic outcomes of health or human services programs or policies and the impact of such programs and policies on the beneficiaries of such programs or policies. Documenting experience: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational application questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. 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. OPM Qualification General Policies Website
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