Social Science Research Analyst

• Develop and conduct program and policy analyses to identify and understand the needs and preferences of HHS health and human services programs and the populations they serve.
• Utilize appropriate market research and statistical techniques to identify ways to improve services to these programs. Conducts analyses of the quality and performance of HHS health and human services programs.
• Direct and coordinate the planning design development and implementation of major health care research projects related to Medicaid and CHIP.
• Design and oversee analytic strategies to support implementation and ongoing monitoring of the new requirements.
• Evaluate program outcomes assess state compliance and identify policy implications ensuring findings are integrated into oversight and technical assistance activities.

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply for this position.
• You will be subject to a background and suitability investigation.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
• If you are selected for this position the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS E-Verify System.
• One-year probationary period may be required.
• Selective Service: Males born after December 31 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service -

ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

Your resume (limited to no more than 2 pages) 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) Applying qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques to interpret healthcare data in support of policy development program implementation program monitoring and evaluation or compliance with program requirements; 2) Designing and implementing healthcare research projects or data studies related to Medicaid and CHIP data or other similar healthcare programs; 3) Developing and presenting technical documents to explain data from studies OR to make recommendations to stakeholders on program policies or program integrity initiatives; AND 4) Advising on data collection data quality and data reporting including providing technical assistance to stakeholder regarding Medicaid and CHIP data or other similar healthcare programs (i.e state level private organizations).

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.