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IT Specialist (Data Management)

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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***THIS POSITION IS NOT REMOTE. ONLY ONSITE***

This announcement will close on 08/14/2026. Applications will be reviewed and applicants referred on a weekly basis at the cut-off dates listed below:

  • 7/24/2026
  • 7/31/2026
  • 8/7/2026
  • 8/14/2026

***U.S. Citizenship required***

***PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE USAJOBS ANNOUNCEMENT.***

***This is not an entry level position.***

***Few vacancies in the following locations: 

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • San Francisco, CA
  • District of Columbia, DC
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Chicago, IL
  • Kansas City, KS
  • Boston, MA
  • Woodlawn, MD
  • New York, NY
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Dallas, TX

 

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

As an IT Specialist (DATAMGT) duties at the GS-12, GS-13 and GS-14 level include but are not limited to:

  • Leverages data tools to formulate data queries, models, charts, tables, other analytic work products and provides appropriate documentation to aid readers in the correct interpretation of the data and results from analysis work conducted to assist OIG oversight and management components.
  • Critically analyzes, synthesizes, and reports data and findings to satisfy the data provisioning and ad hoc analysis requests from each of the OIG components; provisions data, conducts analyses, develops concise and informative reports, tools, and solutions, and provides training from analysis work that focuses on HHS programs.
  • Apply analytic methods including advanced analytics, software development, and data science to produce complex analytical tools and solutions to provide data and analytic results at users' fingertips.
  • Supports data analysts throughout the agency by partnering with them to create and maintain new data services and products; Analyzes and defines data requirements and specifications and evaluates and provides recommendations on new data architectures to support data analytics that relate to HHS OIG work products.
  • Serves as a partner across the organization to determine how the effective management and use of data can enable data-driven decision-making, performance management, data analytics, learning and evaluation throughout the organization.
  • Manages and facilitates user access to enterprise data systems, ensuring appropriate permissions, data integrity, and seamless retrieval of information across authorized platforms.

 

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements, including education, and any selective placement factors described below within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Applicants for the Information Technology Management series, 2210 at the GS-12, GS-13 and GS-14 grade level must have Information Technology (IT) related experience which demonstrates proficiency in the following competencies:

  • Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
  • Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
  • Decision Making - Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.
  • Information Management - Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems.
  • Interpersonal Skills - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations
  • Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
  • Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
  • Reasoning - Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.
  • Teamwork - Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
  • Technical Competency - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

In addition to the experience above applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

Specialized Experience (GS-12): Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) which provided the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position. Specialized experience must demonstrate experience as an IT Specialist to include: (1) analyzing and interpreting healthcare data to identify trends, anomalies, or findings in support of program objectives; (2) using Structured Query Language (SQL) to query, manipulate, and optimize data within large-scale databases; (3) utilizing open-source tools, including Python and Git, to develop, manage, and version control data solutions; and (4) generating data products and reports for internal customers.

Specialized Experience (GS-13): Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position. Specialized experience must demonstrate progressively advanced experience as an IT Specialist, including: (1) independently analyzing, synthesizing, and interpreting healthcare data to identify trends, anomalies, or findings in support of program objectives; (2) designing, optimizing, and executing advanced Structured Query Language (SQL) queries for large-scale, relational, or distributed database environments; (3) utilizing open-source tools, including Python and Git, to develop, manage, maintain, and version control data solutions and analytical tools; and (4) producing high-quality data products, dashboards, and technical reports for internal and external customers.

Specialized Experience (GS-14): Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13) that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position. Specialized experience must demonstrate senior-level expertise as an IT Specialist, including: (1) leading the analysis and interpretation of healthcare data to identify trends, anomalies, or findings that inform program and organizational decision-making; (2) designing, optimizing, and executing increasingly complex Structured Query Language (SQL) queries for large-scale, relational, or distributed database environments; (3) utilizing open-source tools, including Python and Git, to develop, manage, and version control complex data solutions and enterprise analytical products; and (4) producing increasingly complex, high-quality data products, dashboards, and technical reports for internal and external customers and stakeholders.