Social Insurance Specialist

Social Security Administration • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

Serves as a senior analyst and recognized program expert in an assigned specialty area involving program integrity and improper payments. Specialty areas include overpayments, waivers, non-collect determinations, court-ordered restitution, civil monetary penalties, improper payments reporting, and the agency’s strategy for reducing high-priority program improper payments. The position implements requirements related to Executive Order 13520, the Improper Payments Information Act of 2002, and the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Improvement Act of 2012 (IPERIA). It assesses how improper payment reduction plans affect SSA operations and systems and helps develop plans to coordinate and monitor required actions. The role identifies strategic policy issues, develops proposals and position papers, recommends solutions, and conducts complex studies and projects concerning improper payments policies and procedures. It also responds to complex inquiries and works across organizational lines and with committees, task forces, and workgroups. This is a full-time, flex-time position in Risk and Quality (RQ) Governance and Performance. Telework may be approved after applicable conditions are met. Relocation expenses will not be paid.

Requirements

• At least 52 weeks of specialized experience, gained in a federal position at or above GS-12 or at an equivalent level of responsibility and difficulty outside that pay scale or federal service.
• Specialized experience must primarily involve analyzing and evaluating complex program integrity and improper payments issues.
• Experience interpreting and applying federal statutes, regulations, and oversight guidance related to improper payments, debt management, or program integrity.
• Experience developing or evaluating program policies, procedures, or operational instructions, including drafting reports, position papers, analyses, or implementation guidance.
• Experience leading or coordinating projects, studies, or initiatives involving multiple stakeholders or components.
• Experience translating national-level policy requirements into operational procedures, implementation strategies, or program improvements, and/or collaborating with internal and external partners to address improper payment challenges or advance program integrity initiatives.
• Applicants for promotion must have at least 52 weeks at GS-12 by the announcement closing date.
• Applicants must be in good standing and have a fully successful rating of record.
• A resume of no more than two pages is required and must provide information sufficient to assess eligibility and qualifications.
• The position is open to SSA Competitive Service employees nationwide, with specified eligibility for certain Excepted Service employees; other eligibility conditions apply.

Responsibilities

• Implement requirements associated with Executive Order 13520, the Improper Payments Information Act of 2002, and IPERIA.
• Assess the effects of improper payment reduction plans on SSA operations and systems, and contribute to action plans for coordinating and monitoring required actions.
• Identify strategic program policy issues; draft legislative, regulatory, and policy proposals and position papers; and recommend alternative resolutions.
• Plan, direct, and conduct complex studies, multiphase projects, case analyses, and continuing activities involving the formulation, development, maintenance, evaluation, and interpretation of improper payments policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Respond orally and in writing to complex questions concerning improper payments.
• Lead or participate in cross-organizational activities affecting the agency’s mission or requiring attention of the Head.
• Gather information and serve on interagency and/or SSA-wide committees, task forces, and workgroups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed