Total 201 job vacancies in The Stayton at Museum Way

• You will provide analytical and system administration support to the Director of Contract, Grants, and Acquisition and the Director of Acquisition Information Systems.
• You will develop report formats and templates which articulate the inner workings of the ONR Acquisition processes and how they relate to the ability of the Science and Technology Departments to support Naval Research.
• You will review, analyze, interpret, and disseminate laws, regulations, circulars, and instructions from the Command related to the pre/post-award contracts and grants functions applicable to the various IT systems.
• You will perform routine auditing on system user accounts.
• You will modify, updates, and cancel policies and procedures as necessary.
• You will publish informational documentation to headquarters and subordinate Commands to inform, clarify, and explain precedent setting situations related to the various IT systems used by individuals during the pre and post award phases of awards.

APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 100 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 100th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first.  

We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application.

As an Information Technology Specialist, GS-2210-13, you will be responsible for:

•  Provides technical leadership in coordinating and executing state-of-the-art software application testing process engineering efforts  
•  Performs critical technical analysis and applies new methodologies in test planning and execution. 
•  Applies expertise in the usage of automated testing tools and capably advises others on techniques for automated testing. 
     

APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 100 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 100th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first.  

We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application.

As an Information Technology Specialist, GS-2210-13, you will be responsible for:
•  Provides technical leadership in coordinating and executing state-of-the-art software application testing process engineering efforts
•  Performs critical technical analysis and applies new methodologies in test planning and execution.
•  Applies expertise in the usage of automated testing tools and capably advises others on techniques for automated testing.

As a CURRICULUM SPECIALIST at the GS-1701-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Manages functional courses as assigned, manages, assigns, and oversees curriculum development tasks delegated to civilian and military course authors, lesson authors, or editor essential to the operation of MCTO programs, curricula development / implementation, impacting transition and reintegration operations throughout the Department of Defense (DoD).
• Ensures evolving changes in TAP, YRRP and SkillBridge are incorporated into the curriculum and synchronous with MCTO mission and objectives.
• Participates as a key leader in DoD curriculum activities and initiatives in cooperation with other DoD and partner agencies. Leads interagency teams and oversees participation in initiatives with DoD Component offices, inter-agencies, and contractors, as required.
• Establishes guidelines and policy for measuring achievement of instructional objectives.
• Coordinates the design, development, assessment and revision of all MCTO curriculum; TAP, YRRP, and SkillBridge to include being a key subject matter expert in the interagency curriculum development, including curriculum from VA, DOL, SBA, and OPM.

• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Assign and review the work of staff to ensure timely performance, soundness, and value.
• Take appropriate action for any employee conduct matters or complaints that arise.
• Provide national leadership and technical direction in the formulation of programs and policies of the Agency which will have an impact on international relations.
• Develop and maintain plans for the operation of the unit and assists with strategic mid- and long-term operational planning.
• Provide expert advice within and outside the Agency on animal health surveillance, statistics, and/or epidemiologic principles.
• Represent the Center for Epidemiology and Animal Health in communications with partners and is responsible for working with and creating good relationships with other agencies and individuals.
• Provide accurate information to internal and external stakeholders that informs how they can contribute to surveillance, monitoring, and epidemiologic investigations.
• Work with unit teams to ensure project plans meet VS and APHIS goals, project designs will successfully achieve objectives with the reasonable cost, timelines are met, and reporting is timely.
• Analyze data resulting from program/projects to assure scientific accessibility and defensibility

As a Financial Manager, you will:

• Provide oversight for an integrated financial management system that includes budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, and advisory services to management officials.
• Ensure that financial management activities are compatible with Federal requirements, accountability for all funds and assets, and full disclosure of the financial results of agency operations.
• Ensure agency accounting functions are followed for various accounts.
• Oversee the financial management and presentation of annual performance plans to the Department, the Office of Management and Budget, and to appropriate Congressional subcommittees.
• Design, implement, and maintain an integrated financial planning and reporting process that incorporates short- and long-range planning throughout the spectrum of financial activities.
  

As a Railroad Safety Specialist, you will:

• Consult and provide expert consultation and advice on safety matters pertaining to motive power and equipment to internal staff members and a wide variety of individuals outside of the Federal Railroad Administration.
• Provide continuous oversight of Mechanical, Motive Power, and Equipment (MP&E) Division enforcement and federal compliance nationwide in consultation with field inspectors.
• Conduct complex investigations and develops resolutions of unique problems concerning cars and locomotive construction, maintenance, operation, and related user needs.
• Serve as subject matter expert conducting liaison with senior leadership, railroad technical personnel and manufacturer’s representatives on all railroad safety problems associated with car and locomotive operation and maintenance.
• Monitor violation and enforcement programs for Federal and State noncompliance and compliance to railroad safety laws, rules, and regulations.

The ideal candidate for this position is a mission-focused senior-level professional with excellent communication skills that has experience providing guidance, interpretation, and enforcement of Federal Railroad Administration regulations and procedures concerning railroads located within their program area. Professional experience should also include serving as a technical expert in the areas of safety regulation development, waiver investigations, violation analysis, safety data analysis, technical training, and in the preparation of reports for public issuance.

The Medical Records Technician (Coder) is responsible for performing a quality review of patient care documents and assigning codes specific for the type of care provided.

Identifies the principal diagnosis and principal procedure (when applicable) for every inpatient discharge; also identifies significant complications and/or co-morbidities treated or impacting treatment to correctly determine the proper Diagnostic Related Group (DRG). Upon patient admission to the Nursing Home Care Unit, codes the admission diagnosis for use by unit staff.

Conducts re-reviews of codes abstracted for patient encounters (inpatient and outpatient) identified by the VISN VERA committee to determine if based on the documentation the specific VERA coding requirements were followed; corrects coding as needed to ensure proper patient classification in the VERA program.

Codes inpatient professional fee services for identified inpatient admissions in support of the Medical Care Cost Recovery (MCCR) program. Code selection is based upon strict compliance with regulatory fraud and abuse guidelines and VA specific guidance for optimum allowable reimbursement.

Establishes the primary and secondary diagnosis and procedure codes for billable outpatient encounters following applicable regulations, instructions, and requirements for allowable reimbursement; links the appropriate diagnosis to the procedure and/or determines level of Evaluation & Management service provided. Understands the nuances of the CPT coding system for Third Party Insurance cost recovery and accurately interprets instructional notations; bundles encounters when appropriate; identifies non-billable encounters.

Codes all Operating Room procedures reported in the Surgical Package of the Vista hospital system; applies ICD-9-CM and CPT coding guidelines and selects proper codes using the QuadraMednCoder+ software; ensures all procedures file to the appropriate Patient Care Encounter (PCE); adds Anesthesia and Pathology codes to the PCE encounter for all billable surgical cases.

Updates codes for current inpatient and Contract Nursing Home admissions for quarterly census and as directed for billable long stay admissions to reflect all patient conditions and care up to the census date or to the requested billing date.

Reviews and codes assigned Fee Service patient encounters (inpatient and outpatient) using the paper or electronic documentation obtained from non-VA facilities such as Community Hospitals, Emergency Rooms, military facilities, etc.

Codes diagnoses from paper forms for VA registries such as Agent Orange, Ionizing Radiation, Persian Gulf, Prisoner of War, etc.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Full time Days: 6am-230pm, 7am-330pm, or 730am-4pm
Telework: N/A
Virtual: This is a remote position
Functional Statement #: F03109
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized

The Medical Records Technician (Coder) is responsible for performing a quality review of patient care documents and assigning codes specific for the type of care provided.

Identifies the principal diagnosis and principal procedure (when applicable) for every inpatient discharge; also identifies significant complications and/or co-morbidities treated or impacting treatment to correctly determine the proper Diagnostic Related Group (DRG). Upon patient admission to the Nursing Home Care Unit, codes the admission diagnosis for use by unit staff.

Conducts re-reviews of codes abstracted for patient encounters (inpatient and outpatient) identified by the VISN VERA committee to determine if based on the documentation the specific VERA coding requirements were followed; corrects coding as needed to ensure proper patient classification in the VERA program.

Codes inpatient professional fee services for identified inpatient admissions in support of the Medical Care Cost Recovery (MCCR) program. Code selection is based upon strict compliance with regulatory fraud and abuse guidelines and VA specific guidance for optimum allowable reimbursement.

Establishes the primary and secondary diagnosis and procedure codes for billable outpatient encounters following applicable regulations, instructions, and requirements for allowable reimbursement; links the appropriate diagnosis to the procedure and/or determines level of Evaluation & Management service provided. Understands the nuances of the CPT coding system for Third Party Insurance cost recovery and accurately interprets instructional notations; bundles encounters when appropriate; identifies non-billable encounters.

Codes all Operating Room procedures reported in the Surgical Package of the Vista hospital system; applies ICD-9-CM and CPT coding guidelines and selects proper codes using the QuadraMednCoder+ software; ensures all procedures file to the appropriate Patient Care Encounter (PCE); adds Anesthesia and Pathology codes to the PCE encounter for all billable surgical cases.

Updates codes for current inpatient and Contract Nursing Home admissions for quarterly census and as directed for billable long stay admissions to reflect all patient conditions and care up to the census date or to the requested billing date.

Reviews and codes assigned Fee Service patient encounters (inpatient and outpatient) using the paper or electronic documentation obtained from non-VA facilities such as Community Hospitals, Emergency Rooms, military facilities, etc.

Codes diagnoses from paper forms for VA registries such as Agent Orange, Ionizing Radiation, Persian Gulf, Prisoner of War, etc.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Full time Days: 6am-230pm, 7am-330pm, or 730am-4pm
Telework: N/A
Virtual: This is a remote position
Functional Statement #: F03109
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized

As a CURRICULUM SPECIALIST at the GS-1701-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Manages functional courses as assigned, manages, assigns, and oversees curriculum development tasks delegated to civilian and military course authors, lesson authors, or editor essential to the operation of MCTO programs, curricula development / implementation, impacting transition and reintegration operations throughout the Department of Defense (DoD).
• Ensures evolving changes in TAP, YRRP and SkillBridge are incorporated into the curriculum and synchronous with MCTO mission and objectives.
• Participates as a key leader in DoD curriculum activities and initiatives in cooperation with other DoD and partner agencies. Leads interagency teams and oversees participation in initiatives with DoD Component offices, inter-agencies, and contractors, as required.
• Establishes guidelines and policy for measuring achievement of instructional objectives.
• Coordinates the design, development, assessment and revision of all MCTO curriculum; TAP, YRRP, and SkillBridge to include being a key subject matter expert in the interagency curriculum development, including curriculum from VA, DOL, SBA, and OPM.

• Provides acquisition support to various BLM Offices for a wide range of contracting types and methods and performs the full range of pre-award and/or post-award functions for contracting.
• Performs work related to the contract pre-award process (i.e., the work necessary to secure a contract to acquire goods and/or services).
• Locates sources for the products and/or services procured.
• Ensures adequate price competition is available for the items or services procured.
• Performs contracting work using formal advertising and limited negotiation procedures.
• Prepares and issues the solicitation document; reviews the offers for responsiveness to the solicitation; determines financial responsibility and performance capability of the bidders; negotiate contracts; and awards the contract.
• Performs work related to the contract post-award process (i.e., the work accomplished after contract award), such as monitoring of contract performance and negotiation of necessary contract modifications.
• Issues cure or show-cause notices when the contractor is not in compliance with contract provisions and performs work related to the termination of contracts.
• Reviews completed official contract file to determine that all contractual actions are satisfied such that there are no pending administrative actions to be resolved.
• Ensures that all file documents are signed, that there are no litigation actions pending, and that the contract is complete in every respect and ready to be closed.
• Handles protests, FOIA requests, disputes, and invoice approval for the life of the requirement.

As a Human Resources Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• Conduct recruitment conversations with hiring managers. Review workforce and demographic data, and identify recruitment incentives (relocation or recruitment incentives, student loan repayment, creditable service for annual leave accrual, etc.). Consider use of a wide variety of hiring authorities in order to devise a recruitment strategy designed to attract a diverse and qualified applicant pool. Develop job analyses; identify and write effective assessment questions/tools. Apply weight calculator to assign weights to vacancy assessment questions and responses. Develop vacancy announcements. Review applicant resumes and supporting documentation for completeness, eligibility and possession of required qualifications; review for score inflation, making score adjustments as warranted. Issue referrals in accordance with applicable guidelines; respond to applicant inquiries concerning application procedures and qualification/eligibility determinations. Extend job offers, set pay in accordance with regulations and agency pay policies. Create and send job offer letters; initiate the background investigation and onboarding process; code and submit new hire Requests for Personnel Actions (RPAs) for processing including appropriate nature of action codes, appointment authorities, and required remarks.
• Provide human resources management advisory services for customers with complex recruitment, retention and hiring challenges. Research staffing and recruitment laws, regulations, and policies to develop recommended course of action. Provide the full range of advice to management on select workforce strategies to address workload needs, core competency requirements, and staffing alignment to ensure accomplishment of customer programs and mission requirements. Provide guidance to management on workforce restructuring, including Reduction In Force (RIF).  Advise on and apply the pay implications of management actions, including grade and pay retention. Advise managers and supervisors about Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and the corresponding hiring metrics in order to keep the hiring process on track and completed timely.
• Utilize automated systems to establish spreadsheets, milestones and other status information. Update workload trackers with relevant staffing and recruitment data; close out vacancy case files to ensure completeness/reconstruction. Establish and maintain close cooperative working relationships with program officials, providing advice and guidance concerning recruitment and placement and interpreting and explaining laws, regulation and orders concerning recruitment issues. Provide guidance and training to lower-graded HR Specialists (Recruitment/Placement). Maintain constant contact with GSA officials to ensure employment programs and HR services are responsive to operating needs and goals of management, and are consistent with GSA policy and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) regulations.
• It is preferred that the incumbent has a delegated examining (DE) certification. Accordingly, the incumbent will be required to complete the training, on-the-job training and testing necessary to obtain the DE certification.

As a Lead HR Specialist, you will serve as a senior quality reviewer in the Staffing Shared Services Unit, on a Facility Team (the Facility is to be determined) or the Review Team. The Lead is responsible for reviewing all facets of USA Staffing and HR Smart work for their team including staffing, recruitment, and retention. The duties of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Communicating to the team the assignment, project, problem to be solved, actionable events, milestones, program issues under review and deadlines and timeframes for completion, and ensures goals and objectives are met for recruitment and placement.
• Leading the team in identifying, distributing, and balancing/adjusting workload and tasks in accordance with established workflow and HR Specialist's skill level to effectively and efficiently accomplish the SSU workload.
• Monitoring and reports on the status and progress of work, checking on work in progress and reviews completed work to ensure compliance.
• Assisting in providing guidance and renders decisions on unusual/complex determinations unresolved by team members on a continuous basis through review of completed work and assessment of results obtained.
• Regularly provides recommendations to the team supervisor on the performance, progress, training needs, and any conduct-related concerns.
• Providing feedback to the team supervisor concerning promotions, reassignments, recognition of outstanding performance, and other personnel actions/issues.
• Responsible for the quality review of staffing/recruitment and placement information management systems and its management to ensure compliance with regulations and interpretation of the organization's Personnel Accountability, HR policies and procedures to address issues that require substantial interpretation.
• As authorized by OPM, responsible for drafting and preparing announcement(s); evaluating, rating and ranking applications; adjudicates veteran's preference; updating various logs, maintaining active and inactive files, and pending files, etc.; issues Notice of Ratings (NORs); and issues and audits certificate of eligible.
• Preparing or editing final drafts, examination announcement, recruiting plans, rating schedules and qualification inquiry forms in subject matter areas which the qualification and methods for their determination involve difficulty in definition and development.
• Distributing and balancing workload among employees in accordance with staff workflow.
• Responsible for arranging recruitment engagements within and outside the various VISN 16 facilities.

This position is eligible for fully remote work anywhere within the 50 United States, District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. There is no reporting requirement. *The duty station is the authorized telework location (typically your home address) and locality pay is adjusted appropriately.

*If selected for an interview, applicants are encouraged to discuss telework options and eligibility specific to the position in which they applied with the hiring manager.

This position serves as a Contract Specialist within the Office of Procurement and reports to the Division Director for Trademarks, Financial, and Enterprise Business Systems (TM/FEBS) and assists the Office of Procurement Director in carrying out the functions and duties of the office.

This role is your next ideal career step for you if:

• You have experience applying contracting laws, regulations, principles, policies and procedures in order to execute all phases of the acquisition lifecycle.
• You're proficient in applying appropriate contracting methods and contract types to perform pre-award, award, post-award, and contract price/cost analysis.
• You're committed to establishing acquisition strategies and conducting negotiations in order to meet customers' needs.
• You're a collaborative relationship builder who looks forward to working with internal and external customers to negotiate effectively, present negotiation positions, make award recommendations, and oversee contract administration.

As a Program Manager (Station Oversight Manager), you will perform the following duties:

• Establish and manage an annual Oversight Plan focused on onsite safety, which in this context includes emergency planning and response (both routine and Emergency Operations Center events), station security measures, and emergency prevention efforts (e.g., dorm inspections).
• Deploy as needed to contribute to year-round coverage in Antarctica, providing onsite day-to-day oversight of the operation of supporting infrastructure and facilities for the execution of the annual program plan, program performance reviews and compliance audits of the United States Antarctic Program (USAP) support contractor, and frequent status updates (written and oral) to AIL colleagues and OPP leadership.
• Plan and initiate a comprehensive evaluation system for the review and analysis of proposed costs, program development, and performance.
• Participate in regular information planning sessions, maintains productive interaction with staff, reports on the status and progress of work accomplished to date, and monitors work in progress.
• Participate in meetings with internal staff and representatives from staff agencies and industry to determine program status, major milestones, and coordination of each to detect in advance potential slippage or increased costs; and to ascertain appropriate action required to maintain or improve program schedules.
• Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work, as well as assign work to subordinates based on priorities and capabilities of employees.