Social Science Research Analyst (Student Trainee)

ATTN: The job announcement below pertains to social science research analyst INTERNSHIP positions available in OEI at the GS-7 or GS-9 level in 10 locations across the U.S. (Atlanta; Baltimore; Boston; Chicago; Dallas; Kansas City, MO; New York; Philadelphia; San Francisco; and Washington, D.C.). These telework-eligible internships will begin in or after May 2023, not to exceed September 30, 2023. Open only to current students. U.S. CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED. Apply at https://www.usajobs.gov/job/698139200 beginning Monday, January 23, 2023.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Inspector General, Office of Evaluation and Inspections (OEI) is seeking applicants to join our mission-driven, intellectually curious, and collaborative teams based in offices around the country. OEI conducts national evaluations of the policies, procedures, and operations of HHS programs to provide HHS, Congress, and the public with timely, useful, and reliable information on significant issues. These evaluations focus on preventing fraud, waste, and abuse; promoting quality, safety, and value; and advancing excellence and innovation in HHS programs such as Medicare and Medicaid and in HHS agencies such as CDC, NIH, and FDA. OEI evaluations include recommendations to HHS to improve program operations.

The selected candidates will work in teams to research program issues, develop data collection instruments, conduct interviews, compile and analyze data, and write reports. Current inspections cover a broad range of public health topics such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the opioid epidemic, Medicare drug spending, quality of care in Medicare and Medicaid, and data quality issues. OEI is committed to promoting health equity through our evaluations and recommendations and to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion among our staff.

Please visit our website (http://oig.hhs.gov) for more information about the organization and to read our reports (http://oig.hhs.gov/oei/subject_index.asp).

This job announcement pertains to telework-eligible internship opportunities at the GS-7 or GS-9 level in OEI offices across the country (Atlanta; Baltimore; Boston; Chicago; Dallas; Kansas City, MO; New York; Philadelphia; San Francisco; and Washington, D.C.). Open only to current students enrolled for the current/upcoming semester in a degree or certificate-seeking program taking at least a half-time course load. U.S. citizenship is required. Apply at https://www.usajobs.gov/job/698139200 beginning Monday, January 23, 2023. The job will close at 11:59pm on February 1, 2023.

Questions? Email OEIHandshake@oig.hhs.gov.