Social Insurance Specialist

Duties: Performs duties associated with implementing the requirements of EO 13520 Reducing Improper Payments, provisions of the Improper Payments Information Act of 2002 and the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Improvement Act of 2012 (IPERIA). Assesses the impact of improper payment reduction plans on SSA operations and systems and contributes to the development of an action plan to coordinate and monitor required actions. Identifies strategic program policy issues; drafts legislative, regulatory and policy proposals and position papers; and recommends alternative resolutions to issues identified. Plans, directs and conducts complex studies, multiphase projects, case analyses and continuing activities related to the formulation, development, maintenance, evaluation and interpretation of improper payments policies, procedures and instructions. Responds orally and in writing to complex questions concerning improper payments. Leads or participates in activities that cut across organizational lines that affect the agency's mission or require attention of the Head. Gathers information, serves on interagency and or SSA-wide committees, task forces and workgroups.