This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Clinical Standards and Quality As a PROJECT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, GS-0301-14, you will be responsible for providing day-to-day technical expertise, advice, and consultation on a range of health policy initiatives that cut across CMS and impact CCSQ work as it carries out the CCSQ and CMS goals and strategic objectives.

Duties

Serves as a project and program coordinator, providing the (CCSQ) with expert analysis and evaluation of health-care related programs and policies, management practices and work operations that have a nation-wide impact. Provide expert knowledge of health care systems processes methods to implement, evaluate, and improve programs including consolidating metrics, convening, and engaging multi-stakeholders’ groups, and aligning goals and priorities Represents the Center at briefings, hearings and other meetings throughout CMS and at other levels in Government regarding the justification and approval of specific healthcare-related issues. Researches and prepares presentations and speeches for the Chief Deputy Medical Officer and also Senior Clinicians as appropriate on health care issues impacting CMS, HHS, and other Federal programs. Direct technical assistance provided to teams for entities seeking participation in CCSQ Behavioral Health 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-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) Utilizing project management principles/skills to complete large-scale projects to improve healthcare quality and access; (2) Collaborating with internal and/or external stakeholders on program and health policy operations; AND (3) Preparing a variety of written products on health policy and strategy (i.e., presentations, briefings, speeches, etc.) for use by leadership. 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/12479516

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Center for Clinical Standards and Quality 7500 Security Blvd Woodlawn, MD 21244 US
• Name: CMS HR Inquiries
• Email: [email protected]