Remote Program Analyst Jobs in Burke, VA (NOW HIRING)

Summary
This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, Office of Management and Policy.
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Duties
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The incumbent of this position serves as the technical authority on the OMP travel program and
provides expert advice to components on travel matters of program administration and management
practices and coordinates OMP-wide travel activities and provides travel assistance to OIG Senior
Management as needed.
Major duties of this position include but are not limited to:

• Ensures all delinquent accounts are tracked and resolved
• Provides employees with guidance when they experience trouble with their travel card
• Researches and analyzes process improvements and implements updates to improve all travel card processes
• Develops administrative policies and procedures for the travel card process
• Maintains the travel website with current guidance and ensures that it reflects the policies and goals of the Inspector General and conforms to departmental requirements.
• Runs reports and conducts analysis and evaluates common issues with the travel system
• Provides guidance to staff and management concerning travel policy and procedures for preparing, and reviewing travel documents

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Conditions of employment

• U.S Citizenship is required.
• Registration with the Selective Service (if applicable).
• Suitability for Federal employment determined by background investigation.
• One-year probationary period may be required.
• Time in grade must be met within 30 days of closing date of announcement.

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. For the GS-13 grade level, applicants MUST have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Administering and evaluating the Government Travel Charge Card Program ensuring compliance with federal travel regulations, agency policies, and internal procedures;
• Interpreting technical policies; researching and resolving complex questions an issue related to the travel program;
• Providing assistance and guidance to employees concerning travel policy and procedures;
• Running reports to monitor Government Travel Charge Card usage, identify trends, and address delinquency, misuse, and compliance issues; AND
• Working with the travel system to review, approve and submit travel documents

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
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Recruitment Incentives: Payment for relocation expenses is not authorized for this position. A recruitment bonus will not be offered. Repayment of student loans will not be offered.
Security and Background Requirements: A background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements may be grounds for appropriate personnel action. In addition, if hired, a background security reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required at a later time. Applicants are also advised that all information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection and/or appropriate disciplinary action.
E-Verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System. Federal law requires DHS to use the E-Verify System to verify employment eligibility of all new hires, and as a condition of continued employment obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is an E-Verify Participant.
Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
EEO Statement: HHS is an equal opportunity employer. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or other differences.
Disabled Veteran Leave: HHS OIG participates in the Wounded Warrior Federal Leave Act of 2015. To learn more about this benefit, please go to: Disabled Veteran Leave (opm.gov).
Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act ("Fair Chance Act"): The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act (FCA) prohibits federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history record prior to extending a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the FCA. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the FCA may submit a written complaint to the Department by email at FairChanceAct@hhs.gov.
HHS has a critical preparedness and response mission: HHS protects the American people from health threats, researches emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners. In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.
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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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