Department: Department of Health and Human Services
Location(s): Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job), United States
Salary Range: $142488 - $195200 Per Year
Job Summary: This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland. Fellowship appointments may be made to the following occupational series and grade levels: Public Health Advisor, GS-0685-15 Senior Policy Advisor, GS-0685-15 Nurse Consultant, GS-0610-14
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Qualifications: WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR 0610 Nursing Basic Qualifications: Education: A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. Degree from Foreign Nursing School: Official certification from the Commission of Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools. AND Licensure: Applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination. In addition, they must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. NOTE: ALL applicants MUST electronically upload proof of current, active, full and unrestricted license or registration for verification at the time you apply. AND In addition to the Basic Requirements: Minimum Qualifications for all positions: GS-14 You must have one year specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service performing at least three of the following: Served as a senior clinical or programmatic authority providing expert consultation and strategic guidance on complex, multi-site healthcare programs, ensuring alignment with federal statutes, regulatory mandates, accreditation standards, and evidence-based practice. Interpreted and applied healthcare legislation, policy directives, and regulatory frameworks to develop program guidance, resolve complex compliance issues, and recommend operational improvements adopted by senior leadership. Directed quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives across multiple programs, analyzing enterprise-level clinical data to identify systemic risks, implement corrective action plans, and drive measurable improvements in patient safety and service delivery outcomes. Led cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams to address high-visibility healthcare challenges, exercising independent judgment to resolve operational barriers and advance strategic program objectives. Planned and executed comprehensive program reviews, audits, and site assessments, producing authoritative analytical reports with findings and recommendations that informed executive decision-making and strengthened regulatory compliance. GS-15 You must have one year specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service performing at least three of the following: Provided expert clinical consultation and technical guidance on complex healthcare programs, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, accreditation standards, and evidence-based practice guidelines. Analyzed and interpreted healthcare policies, statutes, and regulatory requirements to develop recommendations, improve program operations, and support organizational decision-making. Led quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives by evaluating clinical data, identifying trends and risks, and implementing corrective actions to enhance patient safety and service delivery outcomes. Collaborated with multidisciplinary stakeholders, including healthcare providers, executive leadership, and external partners, to coordinate program activities, resolve operational challenges, and advance strategic healthcare objectives. Conducted program reviews, audits, and site assessments to evaluate compliance, assess effectiveness, and prepare comprehensive reports with findings, recommendations, and follow-up actions. Documenting experience: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational application questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the "percentage of times" the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above. 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; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited. OPM Qualification General Policies Website
How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. Resumes must not exceed two (2) pages in length. Application requirements are clearly stated in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Failure to submit a resume and any other required documentation identified in this announcement will result in removal from further consideration. *To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. *Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. *It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date 02/23/2026. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account at https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link, and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account at https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 02/23/2026.
Application Deadline: 2026-02-23