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), Division of State Coverage Programs (DSCP). As a Supervisory Health Insurance Specialist, GS-0107-14, you will be responsible for providing leadership in providing oversight and establishing policy for Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and the Basic Health Program (BHP).

Duties

Lead the development, coordination and implementation of national Medicaid, CHIP and BHP program policy. Develop, interpret, and apply laws, regulations, and policies that directly govern the operation and management of the Medicaid, CHIP, and BHP programs and works extensively with states to ensure their effective implementation. Direct implementation of operational policies and procedures aimed at facilitating the states' ability to expand health insurance coverage and access to care to beneficiaries. Identify health care policy concerns affecting low-income beneficiaries and manages the development and implementation of quality improvement strategies, including developing quality measures for children and adults.

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.
• This position may be eligible for telework in accordance with agency policy. You will be required to report on a regular and recurring basis to one of the CMS location stated on this announcement.

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) Overseeing the development and implementation of policies and operational processes related to the administration of the Medicaid, CHIP or BHP program at the state or federal level; 2) Collaborating with state or national stakeholders to assess and to address technical needs to ensure successful Medicaid, CHIP or BHP program operations; AND 3) Planning, organizing, assessing work activities to support advancements needed to accomplish the organization's mission in regard to Medicaid, CHIP and BHP. 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/12357735

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]