This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (CCIIO), MITG, DMID. As an IT Specialist (Technical Advisor), GS-2210-14, you will serve as a technical authority for the design, development and engineering of IT applications and as the lead architect and planner for the IT applications residing in the division.

Duties

Serves as the technical expert and senior advisor to the Director providing architectural and strategic guidance on IT applications and systems. Advise technical specialists that plans, develops, schedules DMID applications and systems including independent analyses and alternative studies, COTS products and other technology tools studies. Presents information, data, and recommendations that are representative of thorough analysis of the issues and reflect a comprehensive representation of the options available along with key recommendations to management and senior leadership. Serves as coach and facilitator to build consensus and integrate work processes and products. Provides authoritative guidance on required quality assurance processes, procedures, and clearances and compliance with the information technology architecture governing the software development life cycle.

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. There is a BASIC REQUIREMENT AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENT for this position. You must meet both requirements in order to be deemed qualified. BASIC REQUIREMENT You must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed: (1) Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. (2) Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. (3) Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. (4) Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. -AND- 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) ensuring software development processes align with best practices and industry standards for secure software development; (2) providing technical expertise and guidance throughout the software development life cycle, with a strong focus on secure software design; AND (3) advising leadership on technological approaches to meet business needs. 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. Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12376310

Education

There is no education requirement for this position.

Contacts

• Address Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight 7500 Security Blvd Woodlawn, MD 21244 US
• Name: CMS HR Inquiries
• Email: [email protected]