ISDA Program Manager

DutiesProvides or directs the provision of all required functions for the successful implementation and administration of awards under the Act. Awards include contracts, compacts, funding agreements, grants, and cooperative agreements.
May at the discretion of the Area Director and IHS Director, serve as Agency Lead Negotiator for Indian Health Service resources for Title V Compacts and Funding Agreements in the Alaska Area. Determines roles and responsibilities for the IHS negotiation team members. Responsible for the coordination and preparation of the agency team for negotiations.
Either performs as ALN, or assists ALN with the following:
Presents the agency policy positions at negotiations of Title V Compacts and Funding Agreements. Negotiates elements of the Title I Annual Funding Agreements and compact and Funding Agreements as permitted by law. Communicates the scope of agency programs, functions, services, and activities (PSFA) with tribes.
Coordinates internal IHS negotiations for the Alaska Area. Confers with the Area Director; the Director, IHS Office of Tribal Self Governance (OTSG); and the Assistant Regional Counsel, Office of General Counsel, DHHS; and, Alaska Area Leadership Team to establish negotiation team(s) and develop negotiation positions/strategies on Title V Compacts and Funding Agreements.
Coordinates the negotiation team(s) including assignments to prepare materials for use in negotiations. Identifies unresolved issues in pre-negotiations, and assigns agency staff and resources to address issues. Provides expertise and advice to solve problems, resolve critical issues, and assure preparedness for negotiations. Distributes pre-negotiation summaries to appropriate parties. Confers with the Office of the IHS Director, Area Director, Office of General Counsel, IHS Headquarters Office Directors and other key staff, Area Leadership staff and others as needed, prior to and during the negotiation process to obtain clarification on issues under negotiation.
Coordinates the review of proposed Funding Agreements (FA) by the proposal review panel (Title I) or IHS negotiation team (Title V) and works to coordinate follow up of the review team's recommendations.
Directs the follow-up activities for the Area after negotiations and agreements with tribes and tribal organizations are in effect. Directs the completion of FA amendments, including entries into IHS database, to be certain they are within funds available and other authority to amend the FA.
Assures that all parties understand and agree with the negotiated compact and Funding Agreement. Certifies the final document as complete and accurate and recommends signature by the Area Director on behalf of the IHS. Coordinates agency responsibilities with Acquisition Management and Financial Management regarding payments to contractors and compactors and with Human Resources regarding assignment of federal personnel to contractors and compactors.
Responsible for the management of the Contract Support Cost (CSC) funds and CSC database for the Area. Tracks or oversees the tracking of CSC requirements for all Title I and Title V tribes and tribal organizations including the preparation of an annual, public CSC shortfall report and the determination of CSC requirements for new and expanded tribally managed programs.
Consults with tribal leaders, tribal health program directors, tribal financial managers and IHS personnel to assure maximum input and participation on CSC issues. As needed, negotiates on behalf of IHS indirect-like costs to be recognized by IHS i n lieu of an established indirect cost rate.
Oversees the Contracting Officer Representative function for Title I contracts; this includes facilitating the provision of technical assistance on tribal PSFA management.
Independently provides the DHHS Office of General Counsel background and other information for their Alaska Area work related to tribes and tribal organizations.
Serves as a senior advisor to the Area Director and policy analyst on issues related to the Act and relationships with Alaska tribes and tribal organizations.
Negotiates dollar amounts the government will be obligated to pay in response to proposals made under the Act.
Upon completion of negotiations, provides written reports of any unresolved issues(s) plus a summary analysis and recommendations to the appropriate agency official(s) or individual(s) which may include: 1) the Director, IHS; 2) the Area Director; 3) Director, OTSG; and, 4) the Office of General Counsel.
Develops a plan of technical assistance to overcome the declination of Title I proposals or in response to Title V final offers. Provides proposed response to final offers.
Provides consultation and training related to self-determination to other agency and tribal entities as requested by the Alaska Area Director.
Requirements Conditions of Employment
Selectee may be subject to a probationary/trial period
ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period
U.S. Citizenship is required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit .
You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.
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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.BASIC REQUIREMENT(S):
In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Demonstrated experience and expertise as a negotiator for Public Law 93-638 activities or comparable experience negotiating, awarding and administering formal agreements, e.g., contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, interagency agreements and memoranda of agreements; formulating policies and developing guidelines for processes relating to the successful implementation of Title I and V of Public Law 93-638; and directing the review of contracts, compacts, and funding agreements.Time In Grade
Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP).You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
You must meet the requirements of the job by 11:59 pm (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date: 11/02/2024
The following cut-off dates will be used for this announcement. A cut-off date establishes an early consideration period. All applications received by the cut-off date that meet the minimum qualifications and are eligible for referral will be referred to the hiring manager thereafter. Qualifications along with other requirements must be met for those applications submitted by the cut-off date. Your submitted application may be edited beyond each cut-off date. However, edits made beyond each cut-off date will move your application to the next cut-off period.Cut-off Dates:
Group 1: Applications received from 12:00 am (EST) 09/11/2024 to 11:59 pm (EST) on 09/21/2024
Group 2: Applications received from 12:00 am (EST) 09/22/2024 to 11:59 pm (EST) on 10/05/2024
Group 3: Applications received from 12:00 am (EST) 10/06/2024 to 11:59 pm (EST) on 10/19/2024
Group 4: Applications received from 12:00 am (EST) 10/20/2024 to 11:59 pm (EST) on 11/02/2024
Education
This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.
Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: .
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit .
Additional informationThis position is eligible for workplace flexibilities which may include remote work or telework options, and/or flexible work scheduling. These flexibilities may be requested in accordance with the HHS Workplace Flexibilities policy. .
Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement.
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized. At least a 6 month service agreement will be required. Help

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS.
To determine if you are qualified for this position, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against the qualifications as defined in the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement and your responses to the assessment questions.
You will be further evaluated/rated based on the information provided in your resume (your resume must state specific duties that relate to this position) and your responses to the assessment questions to determine your competency in the following.Administration and ManagementFinancial ManagementLeadershipOrganizational Awareness
You will receive a numeric rating based on your responses to the assessment questionnaires. If after reviewing your resume and responses to the assessment questions, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration.
The following links below provide information on how you may be eligible for various hiring authorities. If you are a Veteran, qualified CTAP and ICTAP eligible, or an individual with a disability, please refer to the following links below for additional guidance. CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a "well qualified" rating of 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Workforce Restructuring Career Transition website at: . CTAP/ICTAP documentation requirements are listed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
Veterans, i.e. (VEOA, VRA, and 30% or more disabled) - Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) - Interagency Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) - Schedule A Appointments for the Disabled -
Click here to view vacancy questions: . All documents above MUST be received by 11:59 pm (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date of, 11/02/2024, to be considered.