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U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) · 3 days ago

Principal Deputy Associate Director, HI

DC-Baltimore Area

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is seeking a Principal Deputy Associate Director for Healthcare and Insurance who will serve as a principal advisor and represent the Associate Director in supporting Agency policies and programs. The role involves managing operations of employee insurance benefit programs, analyzing policy options, and developing strategies for program implementation.

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Managing the efficient and effective operations of the programs and program groups under HI direction, including: overseeing the annual benefit and rate negotiations and finalizing Federal employee benefits contracts to include FEHB and Federal Employee Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP); assuring the smooth operation of the annual Federal Benefits Open Season and ongoing delivery of contracted benefits; implementing program, management and process improvements to promote the effective completion of HI mission

Analyzing policy options, legislative changes and trends that affect the design, delivery and management of benefits programs, including: potential impacts on how the programs overseen by OPM will be affected by laws and regulations outside of OPM's control; performance measurement and rewards for plans that participate in the FEHB, FEDVIP, FEGLI, FLTCIP, FSAFEDS programs; changes to either the FEHB benefit package, FEDVIP, or other programs benefits package that reflect changing practices

Developing strategies to implement OPM programs and policies

Participating in discussions, both inside and outside of OPM, about how to most effectively deliver health insurance and other benefit programs under HI's purview; such as; potential changes to benefit programs managed by OPM; misalignment of program goals and operational practices; and assuring consistency with applicable laws and regulations

Qualification

Policy developmentHealthcare program managementClaims processing knowledgeGovernment operations knowledgeHealth care financingEfficiency improvementCommitment to lawLeadership

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National

Subject to a 1-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed)

Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency

If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so

May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests

File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on

You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty

Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal

This is not a remote position, selectee will be required to report to the duty station on a regular basis

Telework may be authorized

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES

Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified

Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s)

If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position

Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the mandatory technical qualifications

Experience and/or expert knowledge of designing and/or directing strategy, policy, and operations for large, employer-sponsored benefit programs or large health insurer

Knowledge of government operations: policy and major program responsibility

Knowledge of health care claims, claims processing, and health care financing

Knowledge of state insurance oversight and management

Knowledge of other health programs, e.g. Medicare

In addition to the Mandatory Technical Qualification requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs

If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and MTQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position

There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people

ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades

ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality

ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture

This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable

ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors

If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs

Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES

Preferred

A Master's Degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Healthcare Administration, or other similar degree; or a field closely related to healthcare management such as Public Administration; or Business Administration with a healthcare emphasis; or other closely related field