Program Manager - Washington, United States - US Office of Personnel Management

US Office of Personnel Management

Verified Company

Washington, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:

Provides overall leadership for group through planning, organizing, mentoring, and supporting PSIO initiatives, projects, and programs.
Works collaboratively with OPM and HI management on achieving PSIO goals.
Responsible for strategic planning, communicating, procurement activities, and executing programs and projects to support the effective implementation and ongoing management of systems, databases, and other applicable efforts.
Manages the negotiation and administration of the individual contracts through which health insurance benefits are provided.
As Program Manager, the incumbent has both program and supervisory responsibilities. The incumbent provides management oversight and control over contracting functions.
Reviews contract and rate proposals from carriers and underwriters and reviews the conduct of the annual contract negotiations.
Monitors the performance of the carriers to ensure contract compliance and to identify individual and systematic elements of noncompliance by carrier or underwriter.
Analyzes and approves subcontracts entered into by the carriers for the provision of contract services.
Communicates goals and policy initiatives of the Federal government and OPM regarding health insurance, such as cost containment objectives and coverage revisions, and contract administration such as streamlining and performance.
Identifies needs for program revisions and improvements.
Oversees budget management, project schedule development and management, contractor management, staffing and resource management and training needs.
Reviews and updates project performance in relation to goals; monitors quality, timeliness, resource usage and budget; takes corrective actions were applicable.
Conducts strategic and longrange planning; develops and recommends goals; evaluating project feasibility and making recommendations to senior management as to approaches and techniques.
Applies program and project management principles for effective oversight of complex, multifaceted, enterprise health and insurance, including Postal, and other benefits programs and projects. Continually plans, reviews, and evaluates group direction and accomplishments, making appropriate adjustments as needed to achieve stated goals.
Creates and executes project work plans and revises appropriately to meet changing needs and requirements.
Reviews and edits documentation produced by team and other entities for interdependencies, impacts, and unforeseen consequences on PSIO, HI, and OPM.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
Males born after must be registered for Selective Service
Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required
This position is not eligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit

Qualifications:

For the GS15: You must have one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS14 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the private or public sector), which includes overseeing the administration of a Health Insurance Program and/or providing expert advice and guidance related to the implementation and negotiations of Public or Private Health Insurance Programs, including claims examining and contract negotiations.
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.

Education:

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information:

Relocation expenses will not be paid. Incentive payments may be considered.

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

Benefits

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.

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