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 (Health Insurance), GS-0199-3/4, you will 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. - 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. TRANSCRIPTS or other applicable education documents (e.g., acceptance letter) are required at the time of application to verify program eligibility. 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. TRANSCRIPTS are required at the time of application to verify satisfactory completion of education as part of the program eligibility and qualification requirements. You must submit an unofficial transcript from your Institution attesting to your possession of the required education. All unofficial transcripts must include the following: current overall GPA, enrollment status, major, and the number of credits for each course. 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 high school student that is enrolled for a bachelor's degree program for SPRING 2024, in addition to your High School (or previous Degree) transcript you MUST provide proof of acceptance or an enrollment letter from your Institution with your application. If you do not submit the required documentation, you will not be considered for this position. Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12271029

Education

(SEE QUALIFICATIONS SECTION)

Contacts

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