Total 2,734 Others job vacancies in EC-AZ Phoenix A Office

Please note: The selectee will continue to sit in their current office location.

Incumbent serves as a Senior Attorney Advisor in the Appeals Policy and Operations Division (APOD) performing the following duties:

• Provides expert technical legal advice, research, and guidance in the formulation, development, and implementation of OMHA policies related to appeal processing, agency guidance, and certain operational procedures.
• Handles novel issues in application and interpretation of laws and regulations governing Medicare coverage and payment claims under Part A, B, C, and D, as well as IRMAA and entitlement claims and disputes of Part B and D premium surcharges.
• Works on highly complex problems, proposed legislation, or proposed changes in Medicare policies or regulations that may affect OMHA appeals processing, operations, and/or the adjudication process OMHA administers.
• Researches statutes, legislative history, public policy implications, precedent cases, applicable regulations, and procedures; and demonstrates the ability to convey clear legal analysis.
• Reviews and comments on proposals for changes to new or existing adjudication policies and procedures affecting OMHA appeal processing.
• Contributes to developing, reviewing, and delivering agency-wide presentations.
• Coordinates on data analytics impacting OMHA adjudicative policies, agency goals, operational matters, data integrity, and workload management.
• Produces well-researched and well-written memoranda.
• Communicates effectively with OMHA managers, OMHA staff, Medicare stakeholders, and external entities.
• Serves as a liaison between APOD and other divisions within Headquarters.

As an Accountant at the full performance level, you will:

• Coordinate SNR functions as they relate to Western Area Power Administration's (WAPA) centralized accounting system, including elements of cost, fiscal, and systems accounting.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports.
• Coordinate with Power Contracts and Billing staff to perform billing responsibilities for power and transmission agreements. Ensure contract provisions are met and proper accounting records are maintained.
• Analyze information for trends and deviations, reconcile account balances; plant and construction activity, and makes corrective adjustments. Present conclusions to management with recommendations to correct or enhance the trends disclosed in those reports.

As an Accountant at the full performance level, you will:

• Coordinate SNR functions as they relate to Western Area Power Administration's (WAPA) centralized accounting system, including elements of cost, fiscal, and systems accounting.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports.
• Coordinate with Power Contracts and Billing staff to perform billing responsibilities for power and transmission agreements. Ensure contract provisions are met and proper accounting records are maintained.
• Analyze information for trends and deviations, reconcile account balances; plant and construction activity, and makes corrective adjustments. Present conclusions to management with recommendations to correct or enhance the trends disclosed in those reports.

Specific duties include:

• Operational Excellence (40% LOE) Operational Excellence in LGY focuses on the factors that convert limited human and financial capacity, architected business processes, and technology tools into the desired Program outcomes. Successful efforts tend to reflect collaborations of end-users, other subject matter experts, supervisors, and bargaining unit representatives (when appropriate.) The ability to create new ways of producing are limited at times by established policy, procedure, federal or other regulations or directives. In the Policy domain, the MA focuses on operational implementation of the following activities.
• Strategic Leadership and Implementation (20% LOE) Advisor and Consultant LGY's home loan benefit program is diverse, with complex interconnections across business functions. The incumbent must successfully conduct activities, resolve complex and highly visible problems, and make experiential technical decisions across functional areas within the policy and general administration domain.
• Project Management and Process Improvement (20% LOE) The MA leads or contributes to visible projects and ensures completion of associated activities. Project management of these initiatives is considered 'full lifecycle', with the incumbent responsible for participating, directing, managing, and/or performing all aspects under the very broad guidance of the Section Chief from intake through all steps necessary to fully achieve success.
• Leadership, Communication, and Teamwork (20% LOE) Provides proactive, well-formed data, information, and reports to the AD, and on occasion to LGY leadership as the AD's designee, including complete and accurate responses regarding matters of interest or concern to the AD or Deputy Director of Policy.

As a Education Specialist (School Improvement) GS-1701-12/13, your typical work assignments may include the following under supervision:

• Support school leaders and school-based leadership teams in the effective use of a research based school improvement Model with a proven record of meeting and exceeding proficiency standards.
• Provide professional development and technical assistance, including coaching and specific tools, to school leaders on a range of topics.
• Assist school leaders, teachers and other educators in developing and implementing a school curriculum, instruction and assessment, teaching methods, staff professional development aligned to Common Core State Standards and applicable state standards.
• Facilitate the collaborative effort of school leaders, teachers and other educators in a range of different and appropriate settings, including professional learning communities(PLCs), grade level meetings, vertical (K-12) team meetings.
• Identify and coordinate other external resources, including experts from other Education Resource Centers (ERCs), Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) and other agencies and organizations to support the successful development and implementation of school improvement plans.

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. The purpose of this position is to supervise and manage, through subordinate supervisors, the following human resource programs: Retirement Services, Casualty Operations/Survivor Outreach Services, Military Funeral Honors, Yellow Ribbon, Domestic Violence Prevention and Suicide Prevention and HSS.

• Incumbent provides management advisory services to all aspects of program management regarding Soldier Services. Oversees the development and administration of state rules and procedures adapted from policies and guidance. In the absence of supervisor, the incumbent of this position may assume the overall responsibility for the state MILPO duties and responsibilities. Supervises fulltime permanent employees, ensures employees are trained in assigned duties and responsibilities, makes work assignments, considers capabilities, establishes performance standards, evaluates work performance, gives advice and counsel, interviews candidates for positions and approves selection, establishes priorities, ensures technical quality of work products, initiates personnel actions, approves/disapproves leave, resolves employee complaints and exercises disciplinary control. Identifies or consults with subordinate supervisors and HR Specialists on employee developmental needs and provides or arranges for training to maintain and improve job performance. Encourages self-development. Assesses and revises policies and procedures as needed to find ways to improve quality, timeliness, and efficiency of work. Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards. Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Evaluates subordinate workers performance.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications and mission requirements. Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards. Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Holds employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments. Recommends awards when appropriate. Hears and resolves employee complaints and refers serious unresolved complaints to higher-level management. Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems. Advises officials at the NGB on problems involving the relationship between the work of the organization supervised and broader programs, and the impact on such programs.
• Oversees the activities of program areas and ensures that legal and regulatory requirements are met. Reviews the goals and objectives developed by subordinates that integrate organization and military HR objectives and establishes policies and procedures for accomplishment of the same. Establishes analysis systems to ensure actions are timely and reviewed at critical points. Coordinates, plans, and schedules with other organization managers and customers as appropriate. Identifies need for changes in priorities and takes action to implement such changes. Reviews organization missions, functions, and manning. Provides advice to supervisor of significant issues and problems related to work accomplishment. Supports EEO and labor-management relations programs. Maintains an effective position management program and ensures that position descriptions are accurate.
• Meets with key customer and coordinating officials to assess customer satisfaction, explain organization policy and procedures, and resolve problems that arise. Provides or ensures that subordinates provide customer guidance and training. Identifies the need for special projects and initiates milestones and goals. Evaluates reports by analyzing facts and performing appropriate research and prepares detailed responses. Determines appropriate recommendations for unresolved or questionable problems and performs follow-up. Researches and determines or recommends appropriate actions or interpretation of issues that impact organization, installation, command, or agency.
• Performs work and supervision in one or more of the following programs: Casualty Operations/Survivor Outreach Services, MFH, Yellow ribbon, and Domestic Violence Prevention and Suicide Prevention.
• Improves readiness by providing commanders/supervisors at all levels with timely information, effective policy and resources for suicide prevention, intervention and post intervention designed to minimize suicidal behavior. The program aims to preserve mission effectiveness through individual readiness for Service Members, DA Civilians and their Families as well as overseeing Suicide Task Force and Soldier Preventative Maintenance Team.
• Performs other duties as assigned

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.

As a Mission Support Specialist your typical work assignments may include:

• Performing administrative support services, to include Records Management, Privacy Act, official mail control, postal management, forms management, correspondence management, reports control, record keeping, etc.
• Performing human resources liaison services support, such as preparing requests for personnel actions.
• Managing division fleet services, including vehicles timely maintenance, service, repairs, supplement equipment, and documentation.
• Responsible for the Division's personal property management, logistics, and inspections and internal controls functions.
• Performing functions related to the Division Task Force Officer (TFO) program.

As a Public Utilities Specialist (Rates), you will:

• Be responsible for the preparation of power repayment studies, annual rate calculations, marketing statistics, strategies, or other analysis for the Region.
• Analyze historical costs, revenues, load, capacity, industry trends, or other factors that may affect rates, repayment, or methodologies, bringing significant conclusions to the attention of management.
• Prepare and apply cost allocation procedures in the determination of cost between functions for both capital and annual costs.
• Develop appropriate methodologies for determining costs associated with the investment or operation and maintenance facilities for Federal and non-Federal entities.
• Organize, participate, and present in public forums or customer meetings relating to rates, rate methodologies, repayment, and statistics.

As a Public Utilities Specialist (Rates), you will:

• Exercise lead responsibility for development and analysis of project repayment and associated complex power repayment study spreadsheets, as well as annual repayment studies for assigned power systems.
• Exercise lead role in planning and development of power, transmission and ancillary service rate methodologies, Federal Register notices, Western's Rate Orders, and public consultation presentations in compliance with published administrative procedures and Federal regulations.
• Negotiate, brief, and present rate strategies and repayment to all levels of management, as well as Western's customers, interested stakeholders, and FERC.
• Develop and analyze the rate impacts of complex alternative financing models and mechanisms and provide information to management which is used to formulate policy and budgetary decisions.

As a Public Utilities Specialist (Rates), you will:

• Responsible for the preparation of power repayment studies, annual rate calculations, marketing statistics, strategies, or other analysis for the Region.
• Analyze historical costs, revenues, load, capacity, industry trends, or other factors that may affect rates, repayment, or methodologies, bringing significant conclusions to the attention of management.
• Prepare and apply cost allocation procedures in the determination of cost between functions for both capital and annual costs.
• Develop appropriate methodologies for determining costs associated with the investment or operation and maintenance facilities for Federal and non-Federal entities.
• Organize, participate, and present in public forums or customer meetings relating to rates, rate methodologies, repayment, and statistics.

As a Financial Management Specialist your typical work assignments may include:

• Providing expert advice and guidance to senior level management within the Division on many different and unrelated processes relative to financial management.
• Interpreting complex financial documents, processes and reports and providing recommend solutions to senior level management on difficult issues that arise in the Unit.
• Performing Contracting Officer Representative (COR) duties as assigned by the FPU Chief.
• Conducting quality reviews of financial activities such as obligations and expenditures ensuring compliance with financial and procurement policy and procedure.
• Analyzing and developing action plans designed to provide sustained financial management improvement across the Division.
• Conducting and developing training materials to provide instruction to new and current employees in the FPU.
• Overseeing all budget and procurement actions of the Division's various funding initiatives.

As a Public Utilities Specialist (Rates), you will:

• Exercise lead responsibility for development and analysis of project repayment and associated complex power repayment study spreadsheets, as well as annual repayment studies for assigned power systems.
• Exercise lead role in planning and development of power, transmission and ancillary service rate methodologies, Federal Register notices, Western's Rate Orders, and public consultation presentations in compliance with published administrative procedures and Federal regulations.
• Negotiate, brief, and present rate strategies and repayment to all levels of management, as well as Western's customers, interested stakeholders, and FERC.
• Develop and analyze the rate impacts of complex alternative financing models and mechanisms and provide information to management which is used to formulate policy and budgetary decisions.

• Applies knowledge of management principles, common business practices, administrative regulations, guidelines, and analysis of multiple programs for PM&RS
• The incumbent plays a critical support role in maintaining and coordinating internal review systems and records management to assure both clinical and administrative activities follow agency and accrediting and regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with Departmental guidelines involving outside professional activities for remuneration.
• Monitors PM&RS for compliance with the standards of external bodies and accrediting agencies and responds to internal actions for noncompliance with VHA Directive or Medical Center Policy.
• Provides service level reports, completes requests for operational data, and recommends remedial actions as necessary.
• Writes, reviews, and revises policies, as appropriate, coordinates timely responses as required for written formal and informal correspondence on behalf to the PM&RS service line, to include PATSR, VISN Suspense, Congressional and White House Hotline inquiries.
• Provides fund control oversight and budgetary data support duties that require the analytical ability, judgment, discretion, and knowledge of a vast array of programs in the PM&RS Service.
• Provides direct supervision to subordinate administrative personnel within the PMR&RS Service Line.
• Responsible for assuring accurate HR recruitment and on-boarding, labor mapping, supply and equipment procurements, timekeeping, and regularly recurring service line internal cost accounting data is accurate and responses timely.
• Coordinates management of a variety of electronic request platform systems to ensure optimized operational efficiency to include but not limited to: MSS, HR Smart, AIS, OIT, PIV, Work Life Balance, Telework, BioMed, Travel, Education, and Interior Design.
• Broad knowledge of the organizational principles, and practices which govern the way a VA Health Care System conducts business.
• Knowledge of the policies, precedents, goals, objectives, regulations, and
• guidelines of financial management, budget administration, accounts management.
• Knowledge of organizational structure, human resources staffing and utilization, position management, work methods, and related requirements to analyze and advise on managerial approaches and problems.
• Ability to oversee effective utilization of human resources, financial, and logistical resources.
• Serves as the primary Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for VISN 22 and PVAHCS contracts.
• Oversees all acquisition processes within the Service, inclusive of the establishment and administration of contracts and procurement of supplies and equipment.

• Designs, develops, reviews and revises a wide variety of training products for adults on different platforms
• Analyzes education and training needs and developing instructional materials
• Performs program evaluations to track progress, effectiveness, and return on investment of educational and training programs
• Delivers instructor-led and technology-enhanced training

• Designs, develops, reviews and revises a wide variety of training products for adults on different platforms
• Analyzes education and training needs and developing instructional materials
• Performs program evaluations to track progress, effectiveness, and return on investment of educational and training programs
• Delivers instructor-led and technology-enhanced training