This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI), State Population and Health Group (SPHG). As a Social Science Research Analyst, GS-0101-13, you will perform program and policy analyses of services provided by HHS programs.

Duties

Conduct analyses of the quality and performance of HHS health and human services programs. Provide statistical/research information and justification on the operational aspects of specific plan-focused projects. Lead in the development of clearly written and concise issue papers and talking points for senior staff when needed. Prepares reports to recommend new or revised standards and criteria in order to improve operational efficiency. Utilize appropriate market research and statistical techniques to identify ways to improve services to these programs. Serve as liaison with representatives of the Department of Health and Human Services and health insurance industry to obtain expert input, and promote understanding of HHS programs.

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.

Qualifications

ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY 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-13, 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-12 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, to include: 1) Conducting analysis of national or state health policy issues relating to mental health and/or substance use disorder and/or behavioral health; AND 2) Conducting analysis of national or state health policy issues relating to value-based payment; AND 3) Developing and coordinating operations for health insurance programs. 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

Education Requirement: In addition to meeting the qualification requirements, all candidates must have the following educational requirements:

Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)

or

Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)

or

Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

TRANSCRIPTS are required to verify satisfactory completion of the educational requirement listed above. Please see "Required Documents" section below for what documentation is required at the time of application. Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12334915

Contacts

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