IT Specialist (DATAMGT)

Summary

This position is being filled using Direct Hire Authority and is open to all U.S. Citizens. All applicants who meet basic requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration.

This announcement will close on 08/14/2026. Applications will be reviewed and applicants referred on a weekly basis at the cut-off dates listed below:

• 7/24/2026
• 7/31/2026
• 8/7/2026
• 8/14/2026

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This position is located in the Office of Inspector General, Office of Management and Policy, Office of the Chief Data Officer. HHS OIG's Office of the Chief Data Officer is the central data analytics group within HHS OIG. OCDO's vision is to empower OIG to use data proactively and become the model for using data to fight fraud, waste, and abuse and improve program efficiency, effectiveness, and economy. The OCDO is made up of three Divisions that work together to implement the OCDO vision:

• The Division of Data Analytics (DDA) provides OIG with the analytics needed to equip, empower, and support the agency mission of fighting fraud, waste, and abuse in HHS programs;
• The Division of Data Operations (DDO) leads the implementation of data infrastructure and data security to provide enterprise-wide access to self-service capabilities and data within a secure and compliant data architecture; and
• The Division of Customer Engagement (DCE) promotes OIG's use of data analytics through training, analytics support, and communication.

This announcement will be used to fill at least 4 roles in the Chief Data Office. Selectees from this announcement could be assigned to any of the three CDO Divisions. Roles across the three Divisions could include, but are not limited to:

• As a member of DDA's Data Analytics and Ad-Hoc Analysis team (multiple roles), use SQL and Python in Snowsight and/or Jupyter notebooks to pull data and create actionable insights for investigators, auditors, attorneys, and evaluators overseeing HHS programs. Specific topics include Medicaid, durable medical equipment (DME), healthcare provider data analytics, and more.
• As a member of the Self-Service Tools team in DDA, support CDO's primary data exploration application by writing SQL and Python to power backend data queries, ensuring users see accurate information, depending on the filters selected. This role would own the programmatic logic for data retrieval and collaborate with a broader product team to translate requirements into reliable application behavior.
• As a member of DCE, use your prior hands-on, practitioner experience to train and coach HHS OIG staff in the use of SQL, Python, Jupyter notebooks, Snowsight, and other applications. Translate complex technical concepts into accessible, applicable skills for analysts of varying skill levels through formal training and one on one support.
• As a member of DDA's public health and human services team, serve as the technical product owner for an application that helps identify potential fraud, waste, and abuse in HHS grants and contracts through the use of machine learning, trend analysis and complex data ingestion pipelines that pull together disparate sources of data.

Duties for the IT Specialist (DATAMGT) GS-12, GS-13 and GS-14 include but are not limited to:

• Leverages data tools to formulate data queries, models, charts, tables, other analytic work products and provides appropriate documentation to aid readers in the correct interpretation of the data and results from analysis work conducted to assist OIG oversight and management components.
• Critically analyzes, synthesizes, and reports data and findings to satisfy the data provisioning and ad hoc analysis requests from each of the OIG components; provisions data, conducts analyses, develops concise and informative reports, tools, and solutions, and provides training from analysis work that focuses on HHS programs.
• Apply analytic methods including advanced analytics, software development, and data science to produce complex analytical tools and solutions to provide data and analytic results at users' fingertips.
• Supports data analysts throughout the agency by partnering with them to create and maintain new data services and products; Analyzes and defines data requirements and specifications and evaluates and provides recommendations on new data architectures to support data analytics that relate to HHS OIG work products.
• Serves as a partner across the organization to determine how the effective management and use of data can enable data-driven decision-making, performance management, data analytics, learning and evaluation throughout the organization.
• Manages and facilitates user access to enterprise data systems, ensuring appropriate permissions, data integrity, and seamless retrieval of information across authorized platforms.

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Conditions of employment

• U.S Citizenship is required.
• Registration with the Selective Service (if applicable).
• Suitability for Federal employment determined by background investigation.
• One-year probationary period may be required.
• Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-450) is required.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements, including education, and any selective placement factors described below within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Applicants for the Information Technology Management series, 2210 at the GS-12, GS-13 and GS-14 grade level must have Information Technology (IT) related experience which demonstrates proficiency in the following competencies:

• Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
• Decision Making - Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.
• Information Management - Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems.
• Interpersonal Skills - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations
• Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
• Reasoning - Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.
• Teamwork - Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
• Technical Competency - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

In addition to the experience above applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

Specialized Experience (GS-12): Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) which provided the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position. Specialized experience must demonstrate experience as an IT Specialist to include: (1) analyzing and interpreting healthcare data to identify trends, anomalies, or findings in support of program objectives; (2) using Structured Query Language (SQL) to query, manipulate, and optimize data within large-scale databases; (3) utilizing open-source tools, including Python and Git, to develop, manage, and version control data solutions; and (4) generating data products and reports for internal customers.

Specialized Experience (GS-13): Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position. Specialized experience must demonstrate progressively advanced experience as an IT Specialist, including: (1) independently analyzing, synthesizing, and interpreting healthcare data to identify trends, anomalies, or findings in support of program objectives; (2) designing, optimizing, and executing advanced Structured Query Language (SQL) queries for large-scale, relational, or distributed database environments; (3) utilizing open-source tools, including Python and Git, to develop, manage, maintain, and version control data solutions and analytical tools; and (4) producing high-quality data products, dashboards, and technical reports for internal and external customers.

Specialized Experience (GS-14): Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13) that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position. Specialized experience must demonstrate senior-level expertise as an IT Specialist, including: (1) leading the analysis and interpretation of healthcare data to identify trends, anomalies, or findings that inform program and organizational decision-making; (2) designing, optimizing, and executing increasingly complex Structured Query Language (SQL) queries for large-scale, relational, or distributed database environments; (3) utilizing open-source tools, including Python and Git, to develop, manage, and version control complex data solutions and enterprise analytical products; and (4) producing increasingly complex, high-quality data products, dashboards, and technical reports for internal and external customers and stakeholders.

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; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume should include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week. Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.

Education

Education is not qualifying for this position.

Additional information

Recruitment Incentives: Payment for relocation expenses is not authorized for this position. A recruitment bonus will not be offered. Repayment of student loans will not be offered. Private sector work experience will not be approved as credit for your Annual Leave accrual.

Security and Background Requirements: A background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements may be grounds for appropriate personnel action. In addition, if hired, a background security reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required at a later time. Applicants are also advised that all information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection and/or appropriate disciplinary action.

E-Verify: If you are selected for this position, the 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. Federal law requires DHS to use the E-Verify System to verify employment eligibility of all new hires, and as a condition of continued employment obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is an E-Verify Participant.

Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.

EEO Statement: HHS is an equal opportunity employer. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or other differences.

Disabled Veteran Leave: HHS OIG participates in the Wounded Warrior Federal Leave Act of 2015. To learn more about this benefit, please go to: Disabled Veteran Leave (opm.gov).

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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