Summary IT Specialist (APPSW) HIT Integration Developer positions are being filled through the Office of Personnel Management's 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. Responsibilities This announcement serves as public notice. Applications submitted be placed into a pool and will remain on file for selection as positions become available. Vacancies may be filled for up to 6 months after the closing date of this announcement. Applicants may not receive notifications of referral status until the full 6-month eligibility period has elapsed. Positions filled with applications from this pool will be placed into positions where artificial intelligence duties occupy the majority of the work performed. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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 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 organization's 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 SSA's Health IT systems. Minimum Qualifications: Grade 14 To qualify at the GS-14 level, you must have 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, SOAP/REST Web Services, XSLT, XML, and JSON. Experience with machine learning and predictive analytics. Minimum Qualifications: Grade 15 To qualify at the GS-15 level, you must have 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, SOAP/REST Web Services, XSLT, XML, and JSON. Applying knowledge of machine learning and predictive analytics to support innovative health IT solutions. PLEASE NOTE: This specialized experience is REQUIRED and must be explicitly documented/described in your resume, or you will be disqualified from further consideration. You may be asked to take a Code Signal online assessment. Qualification standards and additional information for this position can be found here: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ Education Additional Information 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 SSA's mission-critical applications with Health IT Interoperability Networks and vendor solutions, expediting the processing of disability claims and improving service delivery nationwide. Whether you are a seasoned expert ready to drive innovation or an early-career professional eager to learn from the best, we want you to be part of our mission to deliver cutting-edge technology and exceptional service. We value engineers who are passionate about healthcare data standards, interoperability, and leveraging technology to improve outcomes. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are excited to work with the latest Health IT technologies, this is the place for you. We are especially interested in candidates who can leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to learn from medical records and process them into new, efficient workflows, helping our employees deliver faster and more accurate service. If you're ready to take your career to the next level-whether you're a proven leader or an ambitious learner-apply today and help us build the future of digital government services! Recruitment incentive may be authorized. Outstationing may be available at the GS-15 level. Additional selections may be made for this vacancy six months from the closing date of this announcement. This Direct Hire announcement may be used to fill the same or similar position in another office. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.