Healthcare It Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

This position is being filled using Direct Hire Authority and is open to all U.S. Citizens. All applicants who meet basic requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration.

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

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.

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. Your resume should include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week. Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.Education:Education is not qualifying for this position.Employment Type: OTHER