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Title: Social Insurance Specialist (Claims Specialist) (ICTAP) (Temporary) Location: West Branch United States Job Description: Summary Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles only in the commuting area of the selected duty location. LOCATION: This position is located in various Field Offices for the Social Security Administration. TOUR OF DUTY: Multiple work schedules. Up to 40 hours. TYPE OF POSITION: Temporary, Not to Exceed 1 year ; May be extended - Will not become permanent. Learn more about this agency Summary Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles only in the commuting area of the selected duty location. LOCATION: This position is located in various Field Offices for the Social Security Administration. TOUR OF DUTY: Multiple work schedules. Up to 40 hours. TYPE OF POSITION: Temporary, Not to Exceed 1 year ; May be extended - Will not become permanent. Learn more about this agency Overview Help Accepting applications Posted this week · Apply in 1 day Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on May 26, 2026 Location Anchorage, AK Montrose, CO Ames, IA Twin Falls, ID East Saint Louis, IL Kankakee, IL Normal, IL North Riverside, IL Quincy, IL Waukegan, IL Anderson, IN Auburn, IN Bloomington, IN Evansville, IN Gary, IN Indianapolis, IN Marion, IN Merrillville, IN New Albany, IN Benton Harbor, MI Grand Rapids, MI Kalamazoo, MI West Branch, MI Florissant, MO Kansas City, MO Nevada, MO Great Falls, MT Akron, OH Cincinnati, OH Xenia, OH Ontario, OR Warrenton, OR West Linn, OR Burien, WA Puyallup, WA Spokane, WA Vancouver, WA Wisconsin Rapids, WI No matching locations found. Work site options Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $74,678 - $109,122 per year Salary shown is GS-11 Rest of USA min. salary to Highest Locality pay. (See Additional Information Section for Locality pay information) Pay scale & grade GS 11 Learn more about pay scale and grade Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job. Work schedule Multiple Schedules - Up to 40 hours per week Travel Required Not required Appointment type Temporary - Temporary - 1 Year ; May Be Extended: Will Not Become Permanent Occupations and job series - 0105 Social Insurance Administration Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union Yes Drug test No Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job. Background check type - Suitability/Fitness Financial disclosure required No Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests. Announcement number SSA-12963870-ICTAP-26-FO Control number 869799800 This job is open to Help Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. Clarification from the agency APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM those eligible for Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) in the commuting area of the listed duty location. Duties Help Once selected for the Claims Specialist position in SSA, you will contribute to the Agency's mission through direct and personal service to the public. This includes speaking with beneficiaries about their rights under the Social Security laws, gathering facts and evidence to establish eligibility for benefits, making critical decisions to determine the amount of benefits paid to individuals, and using state-of-the-art computer technology to access and update information about claims. Claims Specialists conduct interviews with the public to obtain, clarify, and verify information about initial and continuing eligibility for retirement, survivors, disability, health insurance benefits, and eligibility for supplemental security income including State supplements. In addition, they resolve discrepancies, clarify issues and make final decisions for initial and post-entitlement for benefits and payments; adjudicate and authorize entitlement or disallowance actions at all levels of difficulty and complexity under programs administered by SSA. Requirements Help Conditions of employment - Proof of ICTAP eligibility required - U.S. Citizenship required - Selective Service Registration, if applicable (www.sss.gov) - Background and/or security investigation required - Job offers are contingent on background / security investigation results - All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement Qualifications Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-9 level or equivalent, which is in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience include developing, examining, investigating or authorizing of claims under a program for SSA benefits, health insurance, pension plan, income maintenance or related programs. The following time-in-grade requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants must have 52 weeks at the GS-9 or higher. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT INTERVIEW PROCESS (CAIP) INTERVIEW - Applicants will be required to participate in a panel interview (after basic eligibility determination) to demonstrate an aptitude for meeting and dealing with the public. Applicants must pass this interview process in order to be found fully qualified for this position and receive further consideration for selection. This interview will cover typical situations, which might be encountered on the job, in person or over the telephone. Applicants must demonstrate qualities such as clarity of speech, ability to listen, ability to establish confidence and put others at ease and the ability to organize and express thoughts clearly. If you do not pass the CAIP interview, you will not qualify for the job. Panel interviews may be conducted via video conferencing software, if technically feasible. NOTE: Previous Meet and Deal results are not valid for this vacancy announcement; you will be required to complete the CAIP assessment. Education PROOF OF EDUCATION: If you are qualifying on the basis of education or satisfying an educational requirement, submit a copy of your transcripts that includes your name, the name of the educational institution, course title(s), number of credits, grade, and date of completion. Unofficial transcripts or screenshots of electronic/web transcripts with the required information will be accepted at the time of application. You must submit your transcripts according to the application submission details of this announcement. Documents will not be accepted via email or regular mail. If selected, you may be required to provide your official college transcripts prior to the effective date of the personnel action placing you into the new position. GS-11: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or successful completion of three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree, or LL.M. Combining Education and Experience: GS-11: Experience and graduate level education beyond the second year may be combined to meet the minimum qualification requirement. Note: One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school you attended has determined to represent one year of study. If this information is not provided, we will consider 18 semester/27 quarter hours to be equal to one year of full-time graduate study. Experience and education will be computed as percentages of the overall requirements and must equal to 100 percent when combined. Additional information In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicants must be eligible under the following category: - Displaced or surplus Federal employees eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) who have held a GS-11 or above, and in the commuting area of the listed duty locations. In addition to meeting the basic eligibility criteria, ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position. Well-qualified is defined as having knowledge, skills, and abilities that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. Under numeric rating procedures, qualified ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of 85 or higher to be eligible for selection. This is not a career-ladder position; GS-11 is the full performance level. This is a bargaining unit position represented by the American Federation of Government Employees. 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. Additional selections may be made for this vacancy six months from the closing date of this announcement. LOCALITY PAY: Salary will be set in accordance with locality pay provisions. Refer to Salaries & Wages for locality pay tables. Expand Hide additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits 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 evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. The evaluation you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. Your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses to the occupation questionnaire, which is designed to capture the desired competencies for this position. The following knowledge, skills, and abilities are necessary to perform the duties of this position: - Knowledge of principles, objectives, policies and procedures of a benefits entitlement programs - Ability to research, interpret and apply standards, directives, policies and legislation. - Ability to communicate orally. - Ability to communicate in writing. - Skill in using online technology and automation tools. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and balance workloads. Please make sure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your evaluation. The questionnaire takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. To preview the questions, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12963870 Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits 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. Required documents Required Documents Help Resumes exceeding two pages in length will not be considered, please visit the new resume guidance for more information. You must submit supporting documentation by the closing date of the vacancy announcement to claim certain types of preference or qualify on the basis of education. INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP): ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority for competitive service vacancies. To receive selection priority, candidates must meet the requirements for the Well Qualified category as described in the vacancy announcement. Candidates must also provide: - proof of eligibility with your application. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation Notice of Personnel Action, (SF-50); and - proof of your most recent performance rating of at least "fully successful" (Level III) or equivalent. For more information visit http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp. PROOF OF EDUCATION: If you are qualifying on the basis of education or satisfying an educational requirement, submit a copy of your transcripts that includes your name, the name of the educational institution, course title(s), number of credits, grade, and date of completion. Unofficial transcripts or screenshots of electronic/web transcripts with the required information will be accepted at the time of application. You must submit your transcripts according to the application submission details of this announcement. Documents will not be accepted via email or regular mail. If selected, you may be required to provide your official college transcripts prior to the effective date of the personnel action placing you into the new position. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Title: Social Insurance Specialist (Claims Technical Expert) (ICTAP) (Temp) Location: Redding United States Job Description: Summary Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles only in the commuting area of the selected duty location. LOCATION: This position is located in various offices within the Social Security Administration. TOUR OF DUTY: Multiple work schedules (up to 40 hours). Alternative work schedules may be available. TYPE OF POSITION: Temporary, NTE 1 year; may be extended, will not become permanent. Learn more about this agency Summary Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles only in the commuting area of the selected duty location. LOCATION: This position is located in various offices within the Social Security Administration. TOUR OF DUTY: Multiple work schedules (up to 40 hours). Alternative work schedules may be available. TYPE OF POSITION: Temporary, NTE 1 year; may be extended, will not become permanent. Learn more about this agency Overview Help Accepting applications Posted this week · Apply in 1 day Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on May 26, 2026 Location Blytheville, AR Sherwood, AR West Memphis, AR Glendale, AZ Mesa, AZ Phoenix, AZ Chico, CA Compton, CA Fresno, CA Lodi, CA Los Angeles, CA Montebello, CA Needles, CA Redding, CA Sacramento, CA Sacramento South, CA Stockton, CA Susanville, CA Victorville, CA Gretna, LA Monroe, LA North Las Vegas, NV Reno, NV Durant, OK Poteau, OK Arlington, TX Dallas, TX Fort Worth, TX Grand Prairie, TX Houston, TX Laredo, TX Victoria, TX No matching locations found. Work site options Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $89,508 - $145,468 per year Salary shown is GS-12 Rest of USA min. salary to Highest Locality pay. (See Additional Information Section for Locality pay information) Pay scale & grade GS 12 Learn more about pay scale and grade Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job. Work schedule Multiple Schedules - Up to 40 hours per week Travel Required Not required Appointment type Temporary - 1 Year - May be extended - Will not become permanent Occupations and job series - 0105 Social Insurance Administration Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union Yes Drug test No Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job. Background check type - Suitability/Fitness Financial disclosure required No Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests. Announcement number SSA-12965791-ICTAP-26-FO Control number 869810900 This job is open to Help Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. Clarification from the agency APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM those eligible for Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) in the commuting area of the listed duty location. Duties Help SSA's Claims Technical Expert (CTE) is responsible for developing and adjudicating the most complex, non-routine Title II and/or Title XVI cases and on public fraud issues in specific claims and post-entitlement cases. The incumbent provides a lead role in technical training and mentoring other employees. Requirements Help Conditions of employment - Proof of ICTAP eligibility required - U.S. Citizenship required - Selective Service Registration, if applicable (www.sss.gov) - Background and/or security investigation required - Job offers are contingent on background / security investigation results - All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement Qualifications Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-11 level, or equivalent, which is in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience include functioning as a lead worker or performing quality control functions in reviewing caseloads (e.g., income maintenance, benefits, pension plans, health insurance, etc.); adjudicating, authorizing, investigating or reconsidering claims; and evaluating benefit programs to assess the integrity and quality of operations. The following time-in-grade requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement: Applicant must have 52 weeks at the GS-11 or higher. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT INTERVIEW PROCESS (CAIP) INTERVIEW - Applicants will be required to participate in a panel interview (after basic eligibility determination) to demonstrate an aptitude for meeting and dealing with the public. Applicants must pass this interview process in order to be found fully qualified for this position and receive further consideration for selection. This interview will cover typical situations, which might be encountered on the job, in person or over the telephone. Applicants must demonstrate qualities such as clarity of speech, ability to listen, ability to establish confidence and put others at ease and the ability to organize and express thoughts clearly. If you do not pass the CAIP interview, you will not qualify for the job. Panel interviews may be conducted via video conferencing software, if technically feasible. NOTE: Previous Meet and Deal results are not valid for this vacancy announcement; you will be required to complete the CAIP assessment. Education There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level. Additional information This position is located in the following field offices: - Mesa, AZ - Colorado River Basin, CA (Needles) - Glendale, AZ - Downtown Phoenix, AZ - Dallas, TX - Mid-Cities, TX - Ft Worth, TX - Durant, OK - Poteau, OK - Victorville, CA - Las Vegas (North), NV - Reno, NV - Blytheville, AR - West Memphis, AR - Sherwood, AR - Houston (Southeast), TX - Victoria, TX - Redding, CA - Sacramento, CA - Sacramento South, CA - Lodi, CA - Stockton, CA - Chico, CA - Susanville, CA - Fresno, CA - New Orleans, LA (Gretna) - Monroe, LA - Panorama City, CA - Compton, CA - Montebello, CA - Laredo, TX In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicants must be eligible under the following category: - Displaced or surplus Federal employees eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP). who have held a GS-12 or above, and in the commuting area of the listed duty locations. In addition to meeting the basic eligibility criteria, ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position. Well-qualified is defined as having knowledge, skills, and abilities that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. Under numeric rating procedures, qualified ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of 85 or higher to be eligible for selection. This is not a career-ladder position; GS-12 is the full performance level. This is a bargaining unit position represented by the American Federation of Government Employees. 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. Additional selections may be made for this vacancy six months from the closing date of this announcement. Locality Pay: Salary will be set in accordance with locality pay provisions. Refer to Salaries & Wages for locality pay tables. Expand Hide additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits 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 evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. The evaluation you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. Your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses to the occupational questionnaire, which is designed to capture the desired competencies for this position. The following knowledge, skills, and abilities are necessary to perform the duties of the position: - Knowledge of SSA programs, laws, rules, regulations, and programmatic systems - Ability to analyze, research, and evaluate to draw accurate conclusions - Ability to manage multiple priorities - Ability to communicate orally - Ability to communicate in writing - Ability to train, coach, mentor and lead others Please make sure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your evaluation. The questionnaire takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. To preview the questions, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12965791 Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits 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. Required documents Required Documents Help Resumes exceeding two pages in length will not be considered, please visit the new resume guidance for more information. You must submit supporting documentation by the closing date of the vacancy announcement to claim certain types of preference. INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP): ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority for competitive service vacancies. To receive selection priority, candidates must meet the requirements for the Well Qualified category as described in the vacancy announcement. Candidates must also provide: - proof of eligibility with your application. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation Notice of Personnel Action, (SF-50); and - proof of your most recent performance rating of at least "fully successful" (Level III) or equivalent. For more information visit http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Title: Network Engineer--DHA Location Denver, CO Urbana, MD Woodlawn, MD Durham, NC Wilkes Barre, PA Work site options Telework eligible Yes—as determined by the agency policy. Summary IT Specialist Network Engineer position(s) 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. Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on September 4, 2026 Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $107,446 - $139,684 per year Salary shown is GS-14 Base Salary (See Additional Information section for Salary Ranges by location ) Pay scale & grade GS 14 Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job. Work schedule Full-time Travel Not required Appointment type Permanent Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union Yes Drug test No Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk High Risk (HR) Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job. Background check type - Suitability/Fitness Financial disclosure required Yes Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests. Announcement number SSA-129033733-DHA-26-CIO Control number 860176400 This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. Clarification from the agency All U.S. Citizens Duties - 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 - 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 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. If you are qualifying based on education please make sure you follow the instructions in the Education Section of this announcement including uploading a transcript with an award/confer date failure to due so can disqualify you for further consideration. 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. Applicants for the GS-14 position must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-13 level, or equivalent, 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 IT-related experience must include: skill in network planning, design, implementation and troubleshooting in a data center environment utilizing redundant hardware and failover capabilities. including planning and designing Data Center network infrastructures that supports several thousand users, troubleshooting complex network outages that affect users in a large campus, cloud, or Data Center environment. PLEASE NOTE: Specialized Experience is REQUIRED and must be explicitly documented/described in your resume or you will be disqualified from further consideration. 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 This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information See announcement cutoff dates below under

Title: Social Insurance Specialist (Claims Specialist) (ICTAP) (Temporary) Location: - Washington, DC - Roxbury, MA - Boston, MA - Cambridge, MA - Salem, MA - Springfield, MA - Augusta, ME - Cherry Hill, NJ - Hackensack, NJ - Woodbridge, NJ - Albany, NY - Binghamton, NY - Greece, NY - New Rochelle, NY - Syracuse, NY - Bloomsburg, PA - Philadelphia, PA - Arecibo, PR - Hato Tejas, PR - Toa Alta, PR - Covington, VA - Danville, VA - Lynchburg, VA - Newport News, VA - Reston, VA - Richmond, VA - Wise, VA - Saint Croix, VI Job Description: Summary Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles only in the commuting area of the selected duty location. LOCATION: This position is located in various Field Offices in the Social Security Adminstration. TOUR OF DUTY: Multiple work schedules.Up to 40 hours. TYPE OF POSITION: Temporary, NTE 1 year; may be extended. Will not become permanent. Summary Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles only in the commuting area of the selected duty location. LOCATION: This position is located in various Field Offices in the Social Security Adminstration. TOUR OF DUTY: Multiple work schedules. Up to 40 hours. TYPE OF POSITION: Temporary, NTE 1 year; may be extended. Will not become permanent. Salary $74,678 - $114,413 per year Salary shown is GS-11 Rest of USA min. Salary to the highest locality pay. (See Additional Information Section for Locality pay information) Pay scale & grade GS 11 Locations Many vacancies in the following locations: Washington, DC Roxbury, MA Boston, MA Cambridge, MA Salem, MA Springfield, MA Augusta, ME Cherry Hill, NJ Hackensack, NJ Woodbridge, NJ Albany, NY Binghamton, NY Greece, NY New Rochelle, NY Syracuse, NY Bloomsburg, PA Philadelphia, PA Arecibo, PR Hato Tejas, PR Toa Alta, PR Covington, VA Danville, VA Lynchburg, VA Newport News, VA Reston, VA Richmond, VA Wise, VA Saint Croix, VI Remote job - No Telework eligible - Yes, as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Temporary - 1 year; May be extended - Will not become permanent Work schedule Multiple Schedules - Up to 40 hours a week Service Competitive Promotion potential None Job family (Series) - 0105 Social Insurance Administration Supervisory status: No Security clearance Not Required Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR) Trust determination process - Suitability/Fitness Financial disclosure: No Bargaining unit status: Yes Announcement number SSA-12965676-ICTAP-26-FO Control number 869827100 Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. Clarification from the agency APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM those eligible for Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) in the commuting area of the listed duty location. Claims Specialists conduct interviews with the public to obtain, clarify, and verify information about initial and continuing eligibility for retirement, survivors, disability, health insurance benefits, and eligibility for supplemental security income including State supplements. In addition, they resolve discrepancies, clarify issues and make final decisions for initial and post-entitlement for benefits and payments; adjudicate and authorize entitlement or disallowance actions at all levels of difficulty and complexity under programs administered by SSA. Requirements Help Conditions of employment - Proof of ICTAP eligibility required - U.S. Citizenship required - Selective Service Registration, if applicable (www.sss.gov) - Background and/or security investigation required - Job offers are contingent on background / security investigation results - All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement Qualifications Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-9 level or equivalent, which is in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience include developing, examining, investigating or authorizing of claims under a program for SSA benefits, health insurance, pension plan, income maintenance or related programs. The following time-in-grade requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants must have 52 weeks at the GS-9 or higher. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT INTERVIEW PROCESS (CAIP) INTERVIEW - Applicants will be required to participate in a panel interview (after basic eligibility determination) to demonstrate an aptitude for meeting and dealing with the public. Applicants must pass this interview process in order to be found fully qualified for this position and receive further consideration for selection. This interview will cover typical situations, which might be encountered on the job, in person or over the telephone. Applicants must demonstrate qualities such as clarity of speech, ability to listen, ability to establish confidence and put others at ease and the ability to organize and express thoughts clearly. If you do not pass the CAIP interview, you will not qualify for the job. Panel interviews may be conducted via video conferencing software, if technically feasible. NOTE: Previous Meet and Deal results are not valid for this vacancy announcement; you will be required to complete the CAIP assessment. Education PROOF OF EDUCATION: If you are qualifying on the basis of education or satisfying an educational requirement, submit a copy of your transcripts that includes your name, the name of the educational institution, course title(s), number of credits, grade, and date of completion. Unofficial transcripts or screenshots of electronic/web transcripts with the required information will be accepted at the time of application. You must submit your transcripts according to the application submission details of this announcement. Documents will not be accepted via email or regular mail. If selected, you may be required to provide your official college transcripts prior to the effective date of the personnel action placing you into the new position. GS-11: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or successful completion of three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree, or LL.M. Combining Education and Experience: GS-11: Experience and graduate level education beyond the second year may be combined to meet the minimum qualification requirement. Note: One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school you attended has determined to represent one year of study. If this information is not provided, we will consider 18 semester/27 quarter hours to be equal to one year of full-time graduate study. Experience and education will be computed as percentages of the overall requirements and must equal to 100 percent when combined. Additional information In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicants must be eligible under the following category: - Displaced or surplus Federal employees eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) who have held a GS-11 or above, and in the commuting area of the listed duty locations. In addition to meeting the basic eligibility criteria, ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position. Well-qualified is defined as having knowledge, skills, and abilities that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. Under numeric rating procedures, qualified ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of 85 or higher to be eligible for selection. This is not a career-ladder position; GS-11 is the full performance level. This is a bargaining unit position represented by the American Federation of Government Employees. 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. Additional selections may be made for this vacancy six months from the closing date of this announcement. LOCALITY PAY: Salary will be set in accordance with locality pay provisions. Refer to Salaries & Wages for locality pay tables. Expand Hide additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits 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 evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. The evaluation you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. Your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses to the occupation questionnaire, which is designed to capture the desired competencies for this position. The following knowledge, skills, and abilities are necessary to perform the duties of this position: - Knowledge of principles, objectives, policies and procedures of a benefits entitlement programs - Ability to research, interpret and apply standards, directives, policies and legislation. - Ability to communicate orally. - Ability to communicate in writing. - Skill in using online technology and automation tools. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and balance workloads. Please make sure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your evaluation. The questionnaire takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. To preview the questions, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12965676 Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits 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. Required documents Resumes exceeding two pages in length will not be considered, please visit the new resume guidance for more information. You must submit supporting documentation by the closing date of the vacancy announcement to claim certain types of preference or qualify on the basis of education. INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP): ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority for competitive service vacancies. To receive selection priority, candidates must meet the requirements for the Well Qualified category as described in the vacancy announcement. Candidates must also provide: - proof of eligibility with your application. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation Notice of Personnel Action, (SF-50); and - proof of your most recent performance rating of at least "fully successful" (Level III) or equivalent. For more information visit http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp. PROOF OF EDUCATION: If you are qualifying on the basis of education or satisfying an educational requirement, submit a copy of your transcripts that includes your name, the name of the educational institution, course title(s), number of credits, grade, and date of completion. Unofficial transcripts or screenshots of electronic/web transcripts with the required information will be accepted at the time of application. You must submit your transcripts according to the application submission details of this announcement. Documents will not be accepted via email or regular mail. If selected, you may be required to provide your official college transcripts prior to the effective date of the personnel action placing you into the new position. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Title: Node - React Full Stack Web Application Developer - DHA Location: Woodlawn United States Job Description: Summary IT Specialist (APPSW), Node-React Full Stack Web Application Developer positions are being filled through the Office of Personnel Management's delegated Direct Hire Authority, open to all U.S. citizens. Selections made 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. Learn more about this agency Summary IT Specialist (APPSW), Node-React Full Stack Web Application Developer positions are being filled through the Office of Personnel Management's delegated Direct Hire Authority, open to all U.S. citizens. Selections made 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. Learn more about this agency Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 04/15/2026 to 10/12/2026 Salary $102,415 - $133,142 per year Pay scale & grade GS 12 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 Service Competitive Promotion potential None Job family (Series) - 2210 Information Technology Management Supervisory status No Security clearance Top Secret Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk Trust determination process - National security Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number SSA-12931880-DHA-26-CIO Control number 865142100 This job is open to Help The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. Clarification from the agency All U.S. Citizens Duties Help - 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. - Positions filled with applications from this pool will be placed into positions where AI duties occupy the majority of the work performed. 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 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. Minimum Qualifications: Grade 12 To qualify at the GS-12 level, you must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-11 level, or equivalent. Such IT-related experience should include: - Assistance developing and maintaining web applications using React.js, or Node.js RESTful APIs - Knowledge of SQL or NoSQL databases - Writing clean, maintainable code and using version control tools like Git or Bitbucket. - Writing and maintaining unit and integration tests. - Troubleshooting and debugging web applications. PLEASE NOTE: This specialized experience is REQUIRED and must be explicitly documented/described in your resume, or you will be disqualified from further consideration. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information See announcement cutoff dates below under