Summary

As a Senior Advisor with OPM, you will serve as a principal advisor to senior leadership within Healthcare and Insurance, providing analysis, recommendations, and oversight for high-priority policy, legislative, and operational initiatives, including implementation of the Postal Service Reform Act.

Duties

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• Advise senior leadership on policy, program, operational, and legislative issues affecting healthcare and insurance programs.
• Lead and coordinate complex workstreams, analyses, and initiatives with organization-wide impact.
• Develop and evaluate policy options, implementation plans, and strategic recommendations.
• Prepare position papers, studies, briefings, and materials for internal and external audiences.
• Assess risks, develop mitigation strategies, and support change management initiatives.
• Conduct research and fact-finding related to legislation, executive actions, and industry trends.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin
• Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required
• This position is not eligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit

Qualifications

For the GS 15: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal service that includes ALL of the following:

• Interpreting and applying regulations governing federal benefits programs (FEDVIP, FEGLI, FLTCIP, FSAFEDS)
• Analyzing the development of an operating plan outlining the audit resolution and compliance activities
• Providing advisory services to senior officials on policy, program, or operational issues.
• Leading or coordinating complex projects or initiatives that involve multiple stakeholders.
• Analyzing legislation, regulations, or policy proposals and developing recommendations.
• Preparing written products such as policy papers, reports, or briefings for top leadership.

Applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-14 grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-15 level.

You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

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.

Additional information

Relocation expenses will not be paid.

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.

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

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.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.