This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland. This announcement has an applicant limit of 75. Once the first 75 applicants have been reached, the announcement will no longer be available to apply. Learn more about SAMHSA

Duties

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY As a Public Health Analyst, you will use your knowledge of and experience to optimize business results and customer experience by: Leading efforts to promote the application of performance measurement, evaluation, and management as a means to significantly improve the quality and effectiveness of programs administered by the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS). Developing and assisting in the oversight of the implementation of plans and strategies for improving results and outcomes of CMHS-sponsored programs through the use of performance-based evaluations. Participating in the development and training of staff on program data collection, analyses and quality review of grantee reported data (e.g., Infrastructure Development, Prevention and Mental Health Promotion (IPP) entry results). Serving as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for a portfolio of contracts in the assigned specialty area. Leads the development of the Request for Contract (RFC) packages. Serving as an advisor and subject matter expert in the areas of program data collection and analysis, the application of program data in measuring program performance and improving outcomes and results. Supporting the management of CMHS data including storage, updates, access, and quality control.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service - http://www.sss.gov
• Suitable for federal employment.
• Meet time in grade restrictions by the closing date of the announcement.
• Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. All information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation.
• 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.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date.
• Financial disclosure statement may be required.
• Probationary (or trial) period may be required.

Qualifications

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR To qualify for this position at the GS-14 grade level, you must possess the following qualifications: SELECTIVE FACTOR: This position requires the incumbent to serve as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for a portfolio of contracts and leads the development of Request for Contract (RFC) packages, and a COR, level II certification or higher is required. Candidates who do not meet this requirement by close of this announcement will receive no further consideration for this position. -AND- Basic Qualifications: Must have experience that provided: Knowledge of organizational, operational, and programmatic concepts and practices applied by public, private, or nonprofit agencies and organizations engaged in public health or other health-related activities. Knowledge of the methods, processes, and techniques used to develop and deliver public health or health-related programs in State and local settings. Knowledge of a specialized public health program. Knowledge of, and skill in, the application of administrative or analytical methods and techniques necessary for working within the framework of a public health or related organization and carrying out specific program functions. Skill in oral and written communication, gathering and conveying information, making oral presentations, and preparing reports, correspondence, and other written materials. -AND- Specialized Experience: In addition to the basic qualification requirement above, you must have one-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service performing at least three (3) of the following: Utilizing a wide range of advanced qualitative or quantitative tools for the assessment of public health program effectiveness. Using statistical software to handle data management and analyses. Developing both qualitative and quantitative reports including data visualization (e.g. graphs and charts) reflecting data analysis and trends. Designing and monitoring data collection processes and procedures for large datasets. Experience overseeing federal contracts including procurement as well as contract management and oversight. Documenting experience: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational application questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the "percentage of times" the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above. 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; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited. OPM Qualification General Policies Website

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration 5600 Fishers Ln Rockville, MD 20857 US
• Name: HR Consultants
• Email: [email protected]