Social Insurance Specialist

• Performs duties associated with implementing the requirements of EO 13520 Reducing Improper Payments provisions of the Improper Payments Information Act of 2002 and the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Improvement Act of 2012 (IPERIA).
• Assesses the impact of improper payment reduction plans on SSA operations and systems and contributes to the development of an action plan to coordinate and monitor required actions.
• Identifies strategic program policy issues; drafts legislative regulatory and policy proposals and position papers; and recommends alternative resolutions to issues identified.
• Plans directs and conducts complex studies multiphase projects case analyses and continuing activities related to the formulation development maintenance evaluation and interpretation of improper payments policies procedures and instructions.
• Responds orally and in writing to complex questions concerning improper payments.
• Leads or participates in activities that cut across organizational lines that affect the agencys mission or require attention of the Head. Gathers information serves on interagency and or SSA-wide committees task forces and workgroups.

• All application materials must be received by the closing date. All application forms submitted become the property of SSA Human Resources. Requests for copies of application documents will not be accepted.
• Applicants must be in good standing. Applicants must have a fully successful rating of record. Official Personnel Folders will not be reviewed.
• See QUALIFICATIONS and ADDITIONAL INFORMATION for important information about this position.
• See HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED REQUIRED DOCUMENTS and HOW TO APPLY for more information on submitting your application.
• You must submit a resume (2 page maximum) that clearly shows all the information required for HR to assess your eligibility and qualifications (see QUALIFICATIONS).
• SSA-45s are optional. If you choose to submit your SSA-45 it must be uploaded under the Document Type Other and must clearly show all the information required for HR to assess your eligibility and qualifications (see QUALIFICATIONS).
• Outdated application documents may not provide the information needed to demonstrate your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. We recommend updating your documents to ensure you receive consideration for this vacancy.

To meet Minimum Qualifications for this GS-13 Social Insurance Specialist position you must demonstrate at least 52 weeks of Specialized Experience

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE must have been gained in a federal position at or above GS-12 OR (if your position is on another federal pay scale OR outside of federal service) by performing duties at a level of responsibility and difficulty equivalent to GS-12 or above.

Specialized experience is work that primarily involves analyzing and evaluating complex program integrity and improper payments issues.

If you have this experience your resume must describe in your own words the duties you perform that demonstrate it.

Reviewers cannot assume you perform duties you dont describe.

Since Specialized Experience also has a time component it must be evident that the duties you describe are at the required level for at least 52 weeks.

Your experience should include:

Interpreting and applying federal statutes regulations and oversight guidance related to improper payments debt management or program integrity;

Developing or evaluating program policies procedures or operational instructions including drafting reports position papers analyses or implementation guidance;

Leading or coordinating projects studies or initiatives involving multiple stakeholders or components;

Translating national-level policy requirements into actionable operational procedures implementation strategies or program improvements and/or

Collaborating with internal and external partners (e.g. oversight bodies federal or state agencies program components) to address improper payment challenges or advance program integrity initiatives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (e.g. Specialized Experience) must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENT: Applicants for promotion must have at least 52 weeks at GS-12 by the closing date of this announcement.

A resume* (2-page maximum) is required for this vacancy. An SSA-45 is optional and can be used to provide additional details about your experience. Your resume (and SSA-45 if submitted) must clearly show the information required for HR to assess your ELIGIBILITY (current Chief Level assignment and geographic location grade and full TO and FROM dates (month/day/year) for each position and QUALIFICATIONS for this position). Your resume and SSA-45 must not show conflicting information.

*See REQUIRED DOCUMENTS and HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED for additional information.