The Vaccine Litigation Staff (VLS) represents the interests of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services in all cases. The cases involve claims of injury as a result of the receipt of vaccines covered by the Act. For cases in which petitioners are found entitled to compensation, the litigation may require estimation of financial liabilities, including calculation of lost earnings, actuarial projections, review of past expenses incurred, and use of structured settlements.

Duties

As a GS-0501-11/12- Financial Loss Analyst, your typical work assignments may include the following: Calculates tax offsets for lost wages if an alleged vaccine injury resulted in a temporary period of reduced employment or unemployment. Carries out financial calculations related to damages resulting from court decisions on entitlement or settlements in cases filed under the Vaccine Act. Calculates tax offsets for projected future periods of unemployment. Assists with the determination and calculation of compensable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by petitioners. Carries out a variety of administrative tasks in support of the VLS. Advises and informs the supervisor and VLS attorneys on the processes and methods used to determine financial liabilities. Provides estimates of damages to assist attorneys in setting the terms of potential settlements. As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

Requirements

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
• You must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement and continue to meet these requirements throughout the hiring process. Offers can be rescinded if requirements are not met.
• Additional selections may be made from this announcement if additional openings occur in this office.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Financial Loss Analyst, (GS-0501-11/12), you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below AND possess the required specialized experience specific to the series and grade you are applying to. To qualify for the GS-11, You must have at least have one full year of specialized experience that is equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the federal service that performing such duties as applying federal and state tax rates to cases in various states; assisting with the calculations of tax offsets; providing estimates of damages in potential settlements and assisting with determination and calculation of compensable out of pocket expenses. OR Have a Ph.D or equivalent degree, or successfully completed at least 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field that is directly related to the duties of this position, OR, received an LL.M. Education must be in a field that is directly related to the duties of this position. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 36. Add the two percentages. You MUST meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. To qualify for the GS-12, You must have at least have one full year of specialized experience that is equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the federal service that performing such duties as applying federal and state tax rates and guidelines to cases in various states; calculating tax offsets for lost wages and future periods of unemployment; determining the extent of damages incurred and preparing financial calculations for court cases; reducing future damages amounts to net present value; reviewing financial documents for inconsistencies and generating various financial reports. You MUST meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/12/2024. Your resume must support your responses to the questionnaire and qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

Education

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be reviewed and certified by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be creditable toward your qualifications. Therefore, you should provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.For more information about this requirement, please visit the U.S. Department of Education website for Foreign Education Evaluation.

All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

Contacts

• Address Civil Division 1100 L Street, NW Washington, DC 20530 US
• Name: Brandon Cox
• Phone: 202-598-9544
• Email: [email protected]