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HIT Integration Developer Social Security Administration Chief Information Officer CIO Apply Print Save
Summary This job is open to all U.S. citizens. Duties Requirements How you will be evaluated Required documents How to apply
Summary IT Specialist APPSW HIT Integration Developer positions are being filled through the Office of Personnel Managements delegated Direct Hire Authority open to all U.S. citizens. Selections made under this bulletin will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would therefore be given new appointments to the civil service. Under the provisions of the Direct Hire Authority Veterans Preference and the Rule of Many do not apply.
Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 02062026 to 08052026 Salary 143913 to - 197200 per year Pay scale & grade GS 14 - 15 Location Many vacancies in the following location Woodlawn MD Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Employees required to be on-site 75 of duty time. Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time - - Flex Time and Alternate Work Schedules are available Service Competitive Promotion potential None Job family Series 2210 Information Technology Management Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk High Risk HR Trust determination process Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure Yes Bargaining unit status No Announcement number SSA12879163-26-DHA-CIO Control number 856720800
Duties Help Collaborate with vendors and agency experts to ensure timely acquisition of medical evidence for claims adjudication. Ensure compliance with healthcare data standards and interoperability requirements. Support proof-of-concept initiatives to validate new technologies and proactively author best practices and documentation. Maintain a strong understanding of how vendor solutions integrate within the organizations robust API-driven environment to design build troubleshoot and optimize workflows. Create and maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams API documentation deployment guides and operational runbooks. Proactively identify and resolve technical risks effectively communicating complex concepts and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Identify opportunities to apply AI and machine learning to analyze extract and structure information from medical records enabling the automation and optimization of claims processing workflows. Work with cross-functional teams to design and implement AI-driven solutions that streamline the flow of medical information reduce manual effort and improve employee efficiency. Stay current with advancements in AI for healthcare data processing and recommend innovative approaches to enhance SSAs Health IT systems.
Requirements Help Conditions of employment U.S. Citizenship required Selective Service Registration if applicable www.sss.gov Fingerprinting and background and/or security investigation may be required Job offers are contingent on fingerprinting and background security investigation results Selectees may be required to serve a 1 year probationary period Relocation expenses will not be paid All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement Candidates will not be hired based on their race sex color religion or national origin Qualifications Help Resumes exceeding two pages in length will not be considered please visit the new resume guidance for more information READ ALL SECTIONS OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY. THIS INFORMATION IS CRUCIAL TO SUBMITTING A SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION Applicants must qualify for the series and grade of the posted position Experience must be IT related the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific intensive training for example IT certification as appropriate Your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, abilities, and proficiency of any required competencies to perform the specific position for which you are applying To qualify for the 2210 IT Specialist series, the applicant must demonstrate 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 know about available products and services and is committed to providing quality products and services 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
Duties Help Collaborate with vendors and agency experts to ensure timely acquisition of medical evidence for claims adjudication. Ensure compliance with healthcare data standards and interoperability requirements. Support proof-of-concept initiatives to validate new technologies and proactively author best practices and documentation. Maintain a strong understanding of how vendor solutions integrate within the organizations robust API-driven environment to design build troubleshoot and optimize workflows. Create and maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams API documentation deployment guides and operational runbooks. Proactively identify and resolve technical risks effectively communicating complex concepts and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Identify opportunities to apply AI and machine learning to analyze extract and structure information from medical records enabling the automation and optimization of claims processing workflows. Work with cross-functional teams to design and implement AI-driven solutions that streamline the flow of medical information reduce manual effort and improve employee efficiency. Stay current with advancements in AI for healthcare data processing and recommend innovative approaches to enhance SSAs Health IT systems.
Requirements Help Grade 14 To qualify at the GS-14 level, you must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience or equivalent to the GS-13 level or above which is in or related to the work of the position to be filled that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such specialized experience must include Designing developing and maintaining Health IT interoperability solutions platforms and standards including data integration analysis and testing. Applying hands-on experience with healthcare IT standards particularly FHIR and HL7 e.g. HL7 v2.x HL7 v3 ASTM X12N HITSP component specifications. Integrating and mapping medical coding schemas such as SNOMED-CT LOINC RxNorm ICD-9 ICD-10 and CPT for clinical data exchange. Utilizing HL7 Continuity of Care Document CCD and Consolidated Clinical Document Architecture C-CDA standards and constructs. Engaging with Health IT Interoperability Networks at the technical specification level such as eHealth Exchange CareQuality and CommonWell Health Alliance. Applying knowledge of DirectTrust technical and policy requirements. Understanding the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement TEFCA and its applicability to benefits determination. Developing and integrating APIs-both consumer and producer-for health IT systems. Demonstrating proficiency in programming languages and technologies such as Python Node.js Java J2EE JavaScript SOAPREST Web Services XSLT XML and JSON. Experience with machine learning and predictive analytics.
Duties Help Grade 15 To qualify at the GS-15 level, you must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience or equivalent to the GS-14 level or above which is in or related to the work of the position to be filled that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such specialized experience must include Leading the design development and implementation of advanced Health IT interoperability solutions platforms and standards including data integration analysis and testing. Providing expert guidance and hands-on experience with healthcare IT standards particularly FHIR and HL7 e.g. HL7 v2.x HL7 v3 ASTM X12N HITSP component specifications. Overseeing the integration and mapping of medical coding schemas such as SNOMED-CT LOINC RxNorm ICD-9 ICD-10 and CPT to ensure standardized clinical data exchange. Directing the application of HL7 Continuity of Care Document CCD and Consolidated Clinical Document Architecture C-CDA standards and constructs. Managing technical engagement with Health IT Interoperability Networks at the specification level such as eHealth Exchange CareQuality and CommonWell Health Alliance. Advising on DirectTrust technical and policy requirements and their implementation. Providing strategic leadership on the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement TEFCA and its applicability to benefits determination and health information exchange. Overseeing the development and integration of APIs-both consumer and producer-to enable secure and efficient data exchange. Demonstrating advanced programming skills using Python Node.js Java J2EE JavaScript SOAPREST Web Services XSLT XML and JSON. Applying knowledge of machine learning and predictive analytics to support innovative health IT solutions.
Education Help This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information Help See announcement cutoff dates below under How to Apply. Are you ready to make a real impact at the Social Security Administration? Join our forward-thinking technology team as a Health Information Technology Integration Engineer and help shape the future of digital services for more than 330 million Americans. You will play a key role in designing and integrating SSAs mission-critical applications with Health IT Interoperability Networks and vendor solutions