ISDA Financial Specialist

This position provides expertise in health care program management, with emphasis on accounting/finance, to be applied regularly, ongoing negotiation and review of P.L. 93-638 contracts for IHS funded programs. Provides to contractors, potential contractors, and staff with expertise in the management in the form of technical assistance. The Alaska Area has 12 P.L. 93-638 Title I and 25 Title V contract agreements representing 99% of the Alaska Area Native Health Services annual budget.Responsibilities:Reviews contractor scopes of work and contract documents to ensure that the contractual agreement properly captures the programs, functions, services, and activities of the P.L. 93-638 contractor.Reviews will range from single programs entities to complex combinations of hospital, health center, and village clinic operations conducted by tribes or tribal organizations simultaneously or at several remote locations.Reviews contractor financial documents, audits, and indirect cost proposals for reasonableness and duplication of costs between program and indirect costs.In partnership with counsel, drafts template letters, memorandums, and other communication to contractors, stakeholders, and internal departments regarding contracting activities, claims review, negotiation activities, etc.Ensures deadlines and timetables are met by all involved in the process.Works under the direction of the Director, Office of Tribal Programs to develop contract support cost estimates, provide technical assistance on the development of contract support cost estimates by contractors, participate in contract support cost negotiations, review of contract support cost language, reconciliation of contract support cost need and payment in accordance with the Contract Cost Policy from the Indian Health Manual (Chapter 3) and the applicable OMB Circulars.Completes initial estimates and reconciliation of contract support costs utilizing provided tools; ensures proper back up documentation, and management of negotiation files.Works closely with Agency staff and contractors regarding Contract Disputes Act claims.Develops in-depth understanding of funding tables to ensure updates are done in a timely fashion in partnership with stakeholders and finance staff.Acts in a consultative and training capacity to internal and external customers regarding the Alaska Tribal Health System and unique aspects of rules, regulations, and policy that impact health service delivery and the implementation of P.L. 93-638.Requirements:Must pass pre-employment examination.Selectee may be subject to a probationary/trial period.U.S. Citizenship is required.Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation.Qualifications: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service.Education:This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited.Additional Information:This position is eligible for workplace flexibilities which may include remote work or telework options, and/or flexible work scheduling.Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee.IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.

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