This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Office of Minority Health, Data Analytics & Research Group. As a Social Science Research Analyst, GS-0101-13, you will develop and use survey, market research, and statistical methodologies and techniques to analyze and conduct studies of assigned HHS programs.

Duties

Conducts analyses of the quality and performance of the Medicare, Medicaid and CHIP, and Marketplace programs to identify areas of disparities. Conducts analyses of survey data and claims data, including analyses of case mix adjustment of survey estimates of satisfaction with plan and provider performance to identify areas of disparities and address gaps in equity. Interprets data tabulations and graphs; identifies critical factors such as data limitations, biases, sampling errors, and inconsistencies. Designs, analyzes, implements, and interprets studies regarding chronic conditions, disparities, population health, specific diseases and social determinant of health factors. Provides statistical/research information and justification on the operational aspects of specific plan-focused projects.

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: Applying analytic techniques to examine the quality, cost, or outcomes of health care programs or services; Reviewing health care programs or services to make recommendations or propose modifications to healthcare quality policies or operations; Presenting findings or conclusions to stakeholders based on data analysis; AND Working with a team to create policies or address policy issues or concerns. 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
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
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/12480114

Contacts

• Address Office of Minority Health 7500 Security Blvd Woodlawn, MD 21244 US
• Name: CMS HR Inquiries
• Email: [email protected]