About the opportunity
This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, with multiple location options available. As a Management and Program Analyst, you will utilize your knowledge and experience to optimize business results and customer experience. Key responsibilities include analyzing and evaluating management practices and administrative operations, identifying organizational challenges, formulating courses of action, and recommending solutions to leadership. You will prepare comprehensive reports of findings, serve as a Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) on administrative contracts, and direct project teams on program reviews and studies to ensure compliance with regulations and policies.
Salary and benefits
- Salary range of $107,446 to $139,684 per year
- Potential authorization of incentives such as moving expenses, recruitment or relocation incentives, and student loan repayment (contingent upon fund availability and service agreements)
- Superior qualifications appointment and creditable service for annual leave for prior non-federal work experience or prior uniformed military service
- Comprehensive federal employee benefits package
Who can apply?
- Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service
- Experience must include utilizing qualitative and quantitative analytical methods, understanding management and organizational principles, performing program cost or financial analysis, and knowing Federal administrative regulations
- Experience developing project plans for teams, planning complex studies, and negotiating acceptance of recommendations involving major organizational impacts
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national
Required documents
- Resume (must not exceed two pages, include start and end dates with month/day/year for each position, and support responses to the online application)
- Complete online application via USAJOBS and the USA Staffing occupational questionnaire
- SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing effective date of current position, full performance level, career or career-conditional tenure, and status in the competitive service, if applicable
- College transcripts, if qualifying all or in part based on education
- CTAP/ICTAP documentation, separation notice, or RPL certification, if applicable
- Latest performance appraisal including rating and documentation showing current promotion potential, if applicable
- PHS Commissioned Corps (CC) personnel order or supporting documentation, if applicable
- Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) documentation or other special hiring authority documentation, if applicable
When to apply
- Date posted: September 3, 2026
- Application close date: September 7, 2026, at 11:59 PM (EST)
- Note: The announcement will close at 11:59 PM on the day that 100 applications have been received or on the closing date, whichever is first.
How to apply
- Click 'Apply Online' on USAJOBS to create an account or log in to your existing account
- Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and supporting documents
- Complete the occupational questionnaire
- Click the 'Submit My Answers' button to submit your application package
- Check your email and submission screen for notification of any required USA Hire Assessments, and complete them using your unique access link
Additional information
- Every HHS employee has a role in supporting public health emergency management, including potential voluntary temporary assignments to emergency responses or departmental priorities.
- Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement.
- Drug screening is not required for this position.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Candidates with at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in federal service utilizing qualitative and quantitative analytical methods.
- Professionals with a strong background in understanding management and organizational principles, performing program cost or financial analysis, and knowing Federal administrative regulations.
- Individuals experienced in developing project plans for teams, planning complex studies, and negotiating acceptance of recommendations involving major organizational impacts.
- U.S. citizens or nationals seeking a full-time federal role with a salary range of $107,446 to $139,684 per year and potential moving or student loan repayment incentives.
What should you think carefully about?
- The application announcement closes at 11:59 PM on September 7, 2026, or on the day that 100 applications have been received, whichever comes first.
- The resume must not exceed two pages and must include specific start and end dates with month, day, and year for each position.
- Every HHS employee has a role in supporting public health emergency management, which may include potential voluntary temporary assignments to emergency responses.
- Applicants should verify if relocation incentives, moving expenses, or student loan repayments are actually authorized for their specific appointment, as they are contingent upon fund availability and service agreements.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This opportunity fits into a mid-to-senior career path focused on optimizing business results, administrative operations, and public health initiatives within a major federal agency. It serves professionals looking to leverage their qualitative and analytical skills while potentially securing federal employee benefits and performance-based salary growth.
Our take
Experienced federal analysts at the GS-13 equivalent level looking to influence public health programs should strongly consider applying, while those lacking the required specialized federal experience or who cannot meet strict application caps may find it less suitable.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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