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You are viewing a preview of this job. Log in or register to view more details about this job. As an Actuary (Recent Graduate) at the GS-1510-7, you will be part of the Healthcare and Insurance Actuaries, Office of Personnel Management. Successful applicants are placed in a dynamic 1 year developmental program with the potential to lead to a civil service career in the Federal Government. At the successful conclusion of this program, you may be eligible for non-competitive conversion to a Federal career or career-conditional position. Responsibilities Gathers and analyzes routine program experience data and demographics, requiring the ability to compile, and analyze data. Assist higher graded actuaries with negotiating premiums with participating benefits program carriers. Analyzes the factors underlying a range of routine actuarial issues/problems. Requirements Must be a U.S. Citizen or National Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation This position is eligible for inclusion in the bargaining unit. If the duty station is finalized in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, employees in this position will be represented by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 32. If the duty station is finalized outside of the Washington, DC metropolitan area, this position will not be represented by a bargaining unit. Qualifications To qualify for the grade GS-7, you must meet one of the following: A. Eligibility under the superior academic achievement provision and a bachelor's degree that included courses in actuarial science, mathematics, relevant statistics, business, finance, economics, insurance, or computer science totaling at least 24 semester hours. This course work must have included a minimum of 12 semester hours of mathematics that included differential and integral calculus and one or more courses in mathematics for which these calculus courses were prerequisites. OR B. One year of graduate education in the subject areas of actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, business, finance, economics, insurance, or computer science; and A course of educational study as described in paragraph (A) above. OR C. Successful completion of appropriate examinations offered by the Society of Actuaries(SOA), the Casualty Actuarial Society(CAS), or the Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries(JBEA), as evidenced by an official SOA or CAS transcript, and specialized experience 1. Conduct basic data analysis and apply basic actuarial principles; AND 2. Conduct standard technical actuarial research and analytical assignments, and Completion of a minimum of 24 semester hours of courses in actuarial science, mathematics, relevant statistics, business, finance, economics, insurance, or computer science at a four year college or university equivalent to a course of study described in paragraph (A) (1). This course work must have included a minimum of 12 semester hours of mathematics that included differential and integral calculus and one or more courses in mathematics for which these calculus courses were prerequisites. To meet the Recent Graduate Program Eligibility requirements , you must have obtained a qualifying Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, Doctorate, Vocational or Technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution, within the previous 2 years. ATTENTION VETERANS : A veteran, as defined in 5 U.S.C. 2108, who due to military service obligation, was precluded from applying to the Recent Graduates Program during any portion of the 2-year eligibility period shall have a full 2-year period of eligibility upon his or her release or discharge from active duty. In no event, however, may the individual's eligibility period extend beyond 6 years from the date on which the individual completed the requirements of an academic course of study. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Additional Information Relocation expenses will not be paid. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across OPM. If you are a veteran and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are a veteran and you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans' preference click here . Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see ).

PROGRAM COMPLETION AND CONVERSION ELIGIBILITY:

Program participants may be converted, without a break in service, to a term, career or career conditional appointment upon completion of program requirements. To be eligible for conversion, Recent Graduates must:

• Complete one continuous year of work experience acquired through a Recent Graduate Program
• Complete 40 hours of formal interactive training
• Meet the qualification standards for the position to which the Recent Graduate will be converted
• Meet any agency-specific requirements specified in the Participant's Agreement
• Demonstrate successful job performance that results in a rating of record of at least Fully Successful and a recommendation for conversion by the first level supervisor.

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