Interns are hired in several organizational components within CMS. Internships at CMS offer valuable experiences that contribute to educational and professional growth, and may be applied in any future employment endeavor including federal, state and local governments or in the private sector. For more information, see cms.gov. As a Student Trainee (Admin), GS-0399-3/4, you will assist in analyzing health care. See duties below for more specifics.

Duties

Provide assistance to the supervisor in the preparation of a variety of health care administrative material. Assist in reviewing reports and other health care program documents for correctness and verifying discrepancies with the appropriate office or individual. Assist in assembling data and consolidating and preparing reports for assigned projects. Assist higher level employees in evaluating the success of projects. Complete administrative duties as needed to ensure smooth operation of the organization.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply for this position.
• You must possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• You will be subject to a background and suitability investigation.
• You must sign a Pathways Participant Agreement before starting employment.
• You must be 16 years old to be employed by the Federal government.
• Applicants who graduate college at the conclusion of the Spring 2024 semester may only be considered if they remain enrolled and are also accepted for enrollment for the Summer 2024 or Fall 2024 semester.

Qualifications

THIS JOB WILL CLOSE WHEN 150 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED, WHICH MAY BE SOONER THAN THE CLOSING DATE. ALL PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT: To be eligible for the CMS Pathways - Summer Internship Program, an individual must be enrolled and seeking a degree (e.g., diploma, certificate, etc.) in a qualifying educational institution/program on a full or half-time basis for the upcoming SPRING 2024 semester. Additional proof of enrollment for the upcoming SUMMER 2024 or FALL 2024 semester will be required before a final job offer can be extended. Click here for a definition of a qualifying education institution/program. If you are graduating in the Spring 2024 semester, you are not eligible for the Summer Intern Program unless you are enrolled at least half time in a continuing education degree for the Summer 2024 or Fall 2024 semesters (i.e. Graduating in Spring 2024 with a Bachelor's and enrolling in a Master's Program of Summer or Fall 2024). Spring graduates who are not continuing their education Summer or Fall 2024 are encouraged to apply to our Recent Graduate announcements. If your educational institution/program operates on a quarter system and Spring 2024 registration is not open at the time of application, you will need to provide proof of Spring 2024 registration upon selection. A certificate program is defined as post-secondary education, in a qualifying educational institution, equivalent to at least one academic year of full-time study (30 undergrad credits/18 grad school credits) that is part of an accredited college-level, technical, trade, vocational, or business school curriculum. - AND - Possess and maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on the unweighted 4.0 scale. GPA is based on current enrollment. GPA 2.95 is rounded to 3.0 and 2.94 is rounded to 2.9. NOTE: Students enrolled in a school or college that utilizes a Pass/Fail grading system are required to submit an unofficial transcript which must include the Institutions legend that documents the Pass/Fail equivalency. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: GS-03: Completion of 1 full academic year of post-high school study. One full academic year post high-school is defined as 30 credits for degrees that require a total of 120 semester hours or 45 quarter hours for degrees that require a total of 180 quarter hours. (Note: Transcripts must be submitted at time of application. GS-04: Completion of 2 full academic years of education above high school OR an Associate's or equivalent degree. Two full academic years post high-school is defined as 60 credits for degrees that require a total of 120 semester hours or 90 quarter hours for degrees that require a total of 180 quarter hours. ALL UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS are required at the time of application (SEE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS SECTION). If you do not submit a transcript indicating your possession of the required education, you will not be considered for this position. If you are enrolled for SPRING 2024 semester and do not have a transcript (e.g., a graduating community college student that is enrolled for a bachelor's degree program for SPRING 2024, in addition to your community college (or previous Degree) transcript you MUST provide proof of acceptance or an enrollment letter from your Institution with your application. Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12270318

Education

(SEE QUALIFICATIONS SECTION)

Contacts

• Address Pathways Internship Program 7500 Security Blvd Woodlawn, MD 21244 US
• Name: CMS HR Inquiries
• Email: [email protected]