Managing Pharmacist (Full-time or Part-time)

Office of Personnel Management, Healthcare and Insurance, you will provide pharmacy expertise supporting health benefit programs; analyze complex pharmacy benefits, formularies, drug utilization, pricing, and pharmaceutical data; develop policy recommendations; evaluate industry and regulatory developments; and advise stakeholders on pharmacy benefit design, quality, cost, and member access.

Develops pharmacy benefit policies, goals, and strategies to improve prescription drug coverage, quality, access, utilization, and cost.

Analyzes complex pharmacy benefits, formularies, drug utilization, pricing methodologies, pharmacy networks, and pharmaceutical data to identify trends and recommend changes.

Conducts pharmacy program studies and develops reports, analyses, presentations, recommendations, and solutions for decision makers.

Evaluates pharmaceutical industry developments, clinical practices, and public- and private-sector innovations for potential application to health benefit programs.

Analyzes proposed legislation and regulatory changes affecting pharmacy benefits and assesses their potential program, clinical, and cost impacts.

Collaborates with health professionals, economists, actuaries, government agencies, health plans, pharmacy organizations, and other stakeholders on pharmacy benefit issues.

Advises on pharmacy quality, patient safety, population health, medication management, benefit administration, and pharmacy program oversight.

Citizen or National

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service

Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required

You will be required to report to an OPM assigned office.

This position is eligible for inclusion in the bargaining unit. The union that represents employees in this position is the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 32.

S. healthcare system including Medicare, Commercial and Health Exchange programs and best practice for coordination of benefits.

Evaluating the impact of pharmaceutical industry developments, legislation, regulations, or clinical practices on pharmacy or health benefit programs;

Analyzing complex pharmacy benefit design, formulary, drug utilization, pricing, or pharmacy networks to identify trends and inform program improvements (this includes providing quantitative and qualitative information on data relationships and/or trends);

Developing pharmacy benefit policies, strategies, or program requirements related to prescription drug coverage, cost, quality, or access; Advising health plans, government agencies, or other stakeholders on pharmacy benefits, medication management, or population health.

A doctoral degree in Pharmacy that is recognized by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.Applicants must be licensed to practice pharmacy in a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

Pharmacy work requires knowledge of the use, clinical effects, and composition of medications, including their chemical, biological, and physical properties. Qualifying professional pharmacy experience may involve, but is not limited to:

Planning, monitoring and evaluating medication programs or regimens;

Researching medical literature and/or clinical medication information to provide accurate responses to inquiries.

Basic Requirements for the GS-14 (or equivalent) Grade Level In addition to the licensure and educational requirements described above, a minimum of one year of professional pharmacy experience that is equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level.

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., 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. Therefore, you MUST provide documentation supporting any education claims in your application. Veteran preference and traditional rating/raking of applicants do not apply. For more information on OPM's authorization of Direct Hire Authority, please visit

Relocation expenses will not be paid.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across OPM.

If you are unable to apply online and would like to request information about the Alternate Application process, please use the contact information at the bottom of this announcement.

Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here:

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. your performance and conduct;

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. J-18808-Ljbffr Office of Personnel Management