Serves as a senior analyst/recognized program expert in the Office of Disability Programs (ODP). As required by changing workloads or program priorities, plans, directs, conducts or participates in projects in one or more of the Offices in ODP, with continuing responsibility for major projects and broad studies pertaining to the development, evaluation, interpretation and maintenance of disability evaluation policy and procedures.

Duties

Identifies strategic program policy issues; prepares regulatory and policy proposals and position papers; and recommends alternative solutions to issues identified. Coordinates disability policy/procedural issues with other government agencies, e.g., Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Serves as a recognized Agency expert and senior advisor in the disability programs under title II and title XVI of the Social Security Act. Develops guides, procedures, user specifications, training and other materials necessary for the implementation of executive decisions, new and revised program policy directives, and class-action lawsuits. [...] (cont'd) Designs and conducts training for adjudicators at all levels of the disability program, i.e., in central office, regional offices and the States. Provides technical advice and other assistance to lower graded specialists in the development of policies and procedures, including major projects and studies; [...] (cont'd) and gives technical orientation and training to new specialists and monitors and reviews their work. Provides technical advice and other assistance to lower graded specialists in the development of policies and procedures, including major projects and studies; [...] (cont'd) and gives technical orientation and training to new specialists and monitors and reviews their work. Leads or serves on task forces, teams and work groups that include other SSA components, other government agencies and/or outside organizations.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Selective Service Registration, if applicable (www.sss.gov)
• Fingerprinting and background and/or security investigation may be required
• Job offers are contingent on fingerprinting and background / security investigation results
• Selectees may be required to serve a 1 year probationary period
• Relocation expenses will not be paid
• Complete the initial online assessment and USA Hire Assessment, if required
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement

Qualifications

Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-12 level, or equivalent, which is in or related to the work of the position to be filled, that has equipped applicants with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience must include both adjudicating and reviewing disability cases in a state or federal disability determination office; and analyzing, interpreting, and explaining medical policies and regulations regarding federal disability programs. PLEASE NOTE: A writing exercise will be required as a part of the interview process. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address DCRDP - ODP 6401 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21235 US
• Name: OPE Staffing DCRDP
• Phone: 410-965-1234
• Email: [email protected]