Summary About the Position: This position is located in the AD HCA - TRICARE Health Plan, Private Sector Care Delivery. Leave accrual negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Responsibilities Perform workload and other statistically-based analyses to identify and address the implications of contractor performance. Develop and refine appropriate metrics intended to monitor MCSC progress toward achieving long/short-term goals set in regional business plans. Perform contractor performance surveillance in concert with DHA Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer Representative and in accordance with the Government Surveillance Plan. Provide regular updates and information regarding Managed Care Support Contract (MCSC) activities. Analyze potential improvements to existing contracts, financing programs, and helps develop plans and strategies for potential/contract changes. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirements for Health Systems Specialist: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting with resolving issues within medical treatment facilities, assisting with reviewing contractor performance, and reviewing, analyzing and/or developing policies affecting medical support delivery. This definition of specialized experience is typical work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Education Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.