IT Specialist (DATAMGT)

Summary

This is a term position not-to-exceed 2 years, the appointment MAY be extended up to 10 years based on funding. This announcement will close on 07/13/2026. Applications will be reviewed and applicants referred on a weekly basis at the cut-off dates listed below: 6/22/2026 6/29/2026 7/6/2026 7/13/2026

Duties

• This position is located in the Office of Inspector General, Office of Management and Policy, Office of the Chief Data Officer. HHS OIG's Office of the Chief Data Officer is the central data analytics group within HHS OIG. OCDO's vision is to empower OIG to use data proactively and become the model for using data to fight fraud, waste, and abuse and improve program efficiency, effectiveness, and economy. The OCDO is made up of three Divisions that work together to implement the OCDO vision: The Division of Data Analytics (DDA) provides OIG with the analytics needed to equip, empower, and support the agency mission of fighting fraud, waste, and abuse in HHS programs; The Division of Data Operations (DDO) leads the implementation of data infrastructure and data security to provide enterprise-wide access to self-service capabilities and data within a secure and compliant data architecture; and The Division of Customer Engagement (DCE) promotes OIG's use of data analytics through training, analytics support, and communication. This announcement will be used to fill at least 6 roles in the Chief Data Office. Positions are two-year term positions but may be renewed for up to 10 years, depending on available funding. Selectees from this announcement could be assigned to any of the three CDO Divisions. Roles across the three Divisions could include, but are not limited to: As a member of DDA's Data Analytics and Ad-Hoc Analysis team (multiple roles), use SQL and Python in Snowsight and/or Jupyter notebooks to pull data and create actionable insights for investigators, auditors, attorneys, and evaluators overseeing HHS programs. Specific topics include Medicaid, durable medical equipment (DME), healthcare provider data analytics, and more. As a member of the Self-Service Tools team in DDA, support CDO's primary data exploration application by writing SQL and Python to power backend data queries, ensuring users see accurate information, depending on the filters selected. This role would own the programmatic logic for data retrieval and collaborate with a broader product team to translate requirements into reliable application behavior. As a member of DCE, use your prior hands-on, practitioner experience to train and coach HHS OIG staff in the use of SQL, Python, Jupyter notebooks, Snowsight, and other applications. Translate complex technical concepts into accessible, applicable skills for analysts of varying skill levels through formal training and one on one support. As a member of DDA's public health and human services team, serve as the technical product owner for an application that helps identify potential fraud, waste, and abuse in HHS grants and contracts through the use of machine learning, trend analysis and complex data ingestion pipelines that pull together disparate sources of data. As a member of DDO, serve as the governance lead to support the quality, interoperability, and integrity of OIG's data. This will involve maintenance of a governance framework and associated technologies, as well as engagement with data stewards and custodians to ensure data use agreements, data limitations, and data access controls are transparent and well documented, and to integrate data access with other CDO tools and services. Duties for the IT Specialist (DATAMGT) GS-12 & GS-13 include but are not limited to: Leverages data tools to formulate data queries, models, charts, tables, other analytic work products and provides appropriate documentation to aid readers in the correct interpretation of the data and results from analysis work conducted to assist OIG oversight and management components. Critically analyzes, synthesizes, and reports data and findings to satisfy the data provisioning and ad hoc analysis requests from each of the OIG components; provisions data, conducts analyses, develops concise and informative reports, tools, and solutions, and provides training from analysis work that focuses on HHS programs. Apply analytic methods including advanced analytics, software development, and data science to produce complex analytical tools and solutions to provide data and analytic results at users' fingertips. Supports data analysts throughout the agency by partnering with them to create and maintain new data services and products; Analyzes and defines data requirements and specifications and evaluates and provides recommendations on new data architectures to support data analytics that relate to HHS OIG work products. Serves as a partner across the organization to determine how the effective management and use of data can enable data-driven decision-making, performance management, data analytics, learning and evaluation throughout the organization. Manages and facilitates user access to enterprise data systems, ensuring appropriate permissions, data integrity, and seamless retrieval of information across authorized platforms.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements, including education, and any selective placement factors described below within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Applicants for the Information Technology Management series, 2210 at the GS-12 & GS-13 grade level must have Information Technology (IT) related experience which demonstrates proficiency in the following competencies: Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Decision Making - Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change. Information Management - Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems. Interpersonal Skills - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Teamwork - Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals. Technical Competency - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. In addition to the experience above applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Analyzing healthcare data to identify trends, anomalies, or findings in support of program objectives; and Querying and optimizing large-scale databases using Structured Query Language (SQL) to support data analysis and program operations; and Developing Python scripts using Git version control to automate data solutions in a collaborative analytics environment; and Presenting data products and analytical reports to senior leadership to support program oversight and data-driven decision-making. Your resume must clearly demonstrate all the specialized experience above, we will not make assumptions. 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. Your resume should include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week. Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.

Education

Education is not qualifying for this position.

Evaluations

This position is being filled using Direct Hire Authority and is open to all U.S. Citizens. Traditional rating and ranking does not apply, all applicants who meet basic requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position. Your resume must document specialized experience and support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. Your application package will be further evaluated to determine your possession of the critical knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics listed below. Customer Service Data Analysis Data Extraction and Transformation Technology Application To view the application form, visit: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12982809 Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar across HHS.

How to apply

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process. Resume must be limited to two-pages to receive consideration. A complete application package for this vacancy must be received on-line via the USA Staffing web site by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/13/2026 to receive consideration. Mailed/emailed applications will not be accepted. Note: For information on how to edit your application, visit: USA Jobs Help: Updating your submitted application Questions regarding this vacancy or the application process should be directed to the HR Specialist. This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies. HHS has a critical preparedness and response mission: HHS protects the American people from health threats, researches emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners. In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.

What to expect next

Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you during the application process, once this process is completed. Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act ("Fair Chance Act"): The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act (FCA) prohibits federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history record prior to extending a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the FCA. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the FCA may submit a written complaint to the Department by email at [email protected]

Required documents

All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s): Resume (Two-page limit) Responses to the Assessment Questionnaire Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants: Veterans' Preference documentation - If you are a veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member Copy - 4) and, if applicable, and Application for 10-Point Veterans Preference and an official document dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces that supports your claim. SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action Performance Appraisal CTAP/ICTAP/RPL documentation SF-50 must show competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job). If you have/had promotion potential in your current position, you must provide proof (i.e. appointment SF-50 with full performance level in remarks). Career Transition Program (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Documentation: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for consideration under the CTAP or ICTAP, you MUST submit proof of eligibility. Appropriate documentation such as a reduction-in-force (RIF) separation notice, an SF-50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area. You MUST also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record along with your application package. Those eligible for consideration will need to be rated as well-qualified at 85.0 or above on the rating criteria for this position in order to exercise selection priority. For more information about ICTAP, go to: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition. Financial Disclosure: This position may be subject to financial disclosure requirements and must be filed within 30 days of the appointment. For more information about Financial Disclosure and OGE Form 450, you may visit U.S. OGE Completing a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (New Filers). You can obtain a fillable OGE Form 450 from: Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (accessible PDF). Your Resume must clearly articulate how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the qualifications section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. For each position you must describe your duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities. Your resume must also include the month and year that you began and ended for each position held. Full-time employment will be assumed unless otherwise stated on your resume. Part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience. Not providing this information may result in the lowering of your assessment score or an ineligible rating. Your resume must be limited to 2 pages. For resume writing guidance, please visit the USAJobs Resource Center. For additional résumé and application tips: For information on how to build or upload a resume, as well as other resume topics, visit the USA Jobs resume help: USA Jobs Help: Resume You can also watch: USA Jobs: 5 Tips for Communicating Your Qualifications for additional information. APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59 pm (EASTERN TIME) ON 07/13/2026.

Other information

Recruitment Incentives: Payment for relocation expenses is not authorized for this position. A recruitment bonus will not be offered. Repayment of student loans will not be offered. Private sector work experience will not be approved as credit for your Annual Leave accrual. Security and Background Requirements: A background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements may be grounds for appropriate personnel action. In addition, if hired, a background security reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required at a later time. Applicants are also advised that all information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection and/or appropriate disciplinary action. E-Verify: 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. Federal law requires DHS to use the E-Verify System to verify employment eligibility of all new hires, and as a condition of continued employment obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is an E-Verify Participant. Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. Career Transition Program (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Documentation: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for consideration under the CTAP or ICTAP, you MUST submit proof of eligibility. Appropriate documentation such as a reduction-in-force (RIF) separation notice, an SF-50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area. You MUST also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record along with your application package. Those eligible for consideration will need to be rated as well-qualified at 85.0 or above on the rating criteria for this position in order to exercise selection priority. For more information about ICTAP, go to: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition. EEO Statement: HHS is an equal opportunity employer. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or other differences. Disabled Veteran Leave: HHS OIG participates in the Wounded Warrior Federal Leave Act of 2015. To learn more about this benefit, please go to: Disabled Veteran Leave (opm.gov).