This position provides expertise in health care program management, with accounting/finance, to be applied to the regular, ongoing negotiation and review of contracts for IHS funded programs. The incumbent provides to contractors, potential contractors, and staff with expertise in the management of programs in the form of technical assistance. The Alaska Area has 12 P.L. 93-638 Title I and 25 Title V contract agreements representing 99% of the Alaska Area Native Health Services annual budget.

Duties

Reviews contractor scopes of work and contract documents to ensure that the contractual agreement properly captures the programs, functions, services, and activities of the P.L. 93-638 contractor. Reviews will range from single programs entities to complex combinations of hospital, health center, and village clinic operations conducted by tribes or tribal organizations simultaneously or at several remote locations. Reviews, contractor financial documents, audits, and indirect cost proposals for reasonableness and duplication of costs between program and indirect costs. In partnership with counsel, draft template letters, memorandums, and other communication to contractors, stakeholders, and internal departments regarding contracting activities, claims review, negotiation activities, etc. Ensure deadlines and timetables are met by all involved in the process. Works under the direction of the Director, Office of Tribal Programs to develop contract support cost estimates, provide technical assistance on the development of contract support cost estimates by contractors, participate in contract support cost negotiations, review of contract support cost language, reconciliation of contract support cost need and payment in accordance with the Contract Cost Policy from the Indian Health Manual (Chapter 3) and the applicable OMB Circulars. Complete initial estimates and reconciliation of contract support costs utilizing provided tools; ensure proper back up documentation, and management of negotiation files. Work closely with Agency staff and contractors regarding Contract Disputes Act claims. Develop in depth understanding of funding tables to ensure updates are done in a timely fashion in partnership with stakeholders and finance staff. Acts in a consultative and training capacity to internal and external customers regarding the Alaska Tribal Health System and unique aspects of rules, regulations, and policy that impact health service delivery and the implementation of P.L. 93-638.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: possess knowledge of health services and health systems, accounting/finance, contractual regulations and procedures, and ability to apply IHS policies. The incumbent must have a working knowledge of Alaska health care system and health resources. The incumbent must be able to be innovative, resourceful, tactful and exercise good judgment in all areas of responsibility. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

There are no education requirements.

Contacts

• Address Alaska Area Indian Health Service 4141 Ambassador Drive Suite 300 Anchorage, AK 99508-5928 US
• Name: Roxanna Moe
• Phone: 907-729-1323
• Email: [email protected]