This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS), State Demonstrations Group (SDG). As a Supervisory Health Insurance Specialist (Deputy Director), GS-0107-14, you will serve as a Deputy Director responsible for directing the division of staff related to alternative approaches and innovation for Medicaid and CHIP section 1115 demonstrations and other related policies areas.

Duties

Direct and manage the development, submission, and review of Medicaid and CHIP section 1115 demonstrations. Provide direct project management support and serve as a CMS Medicaid program and financial analysis team leader in reviewing, evaluating, and analyzing state Medicaid section 1115 requests. Represent senior SDG and CMCS officials in discussions and participate and negotiate with high ranking State and Federal officials to explain policy and program operations as well as other technical issues. Collaborate with stakeholders to assess and address technical needs to ensure successful design and implementation of initiatives.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply for this position.
• You will be subject to a background and suitability investigation.
• Time-in-Grade restrictions apply.

Qualifications

ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. Your resume must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from receiving further consideration. In order to qualify for the GS-14, you must meet the following: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, to include: 1) Developing and/or implementing Medicaid Section 1115 Demonstration policies related to one of the following specific areas: (A) alternative approaches to eligibility and coverage or (B) innovation in service delivery and financing; AND 2) Overseeing projects and associated resources to enhance program operational advancements in support of the organization's mission; AND 3) Creating technical written documents (i.e. health policy statements, special terms and conditions) to ensure accurate policy design, implementation or compliance. 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. Time-in-Grade: To be eligible, current Federal employees must have served at least 52 weeks (one year) at the next lower grade level from the position/grade level(s) to which they are applying. Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12224942

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services 7500 Security Blvd Woodlawn, MD 21244 US
• Name: CMS HR Inquiries
• Email: [email protected]