This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living, Center for Innovation and Partnership (CIP), Office of Networking Advancement (ONA), located in Washington, District of Columbia. **This announcement will be open for 10 business days OR until the first 100 applications have been received, whichever happens first.**

Duties

Serves as a key senior analyst and advisor, providing expert advice, guidance, and support to the CIP Director on the key mission critical issues, initiatives, and agency functions. Coordinates policy and strategic initiatives on sensitive issues of great concern to the Director and the Administration. Identifies strategic opportunities and recommends creative ways to promote innovation and build consensus for a long-term vision of the future for key programs. Reviews recommended actions and ensures that all points of view and all program interests are developed for consideration. Oversees the implementation of key strategic policy priorities and initiatives, offering leadership acumen and demonstrating the ability to work with staff on all levels on serious and usually sensitive matters. Identifies deficiencies and corrects them to resolve conflicts and problems as they arise. Provides guidance on the implications of proposed, new, or revised policies, regulations, and legislative proposals. Ensures that the Director is aware of and approves all proposed actions or decisions affecting the organization and encourages consultation and communications throughout the ACL to ensure collaboration and understanding of key issues. Works with the HHS Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, CMS, and other stakeholders on Health IT initiatives that have a potential impact on older adults and persons with disabilities. Works with CPE and other ACL components to track policy and program trends and emerging issues related to integrated care. Inform ACL's ongoing program and policy development and evaluation work as the transformations in health and long-terms services and supports continue to evolve.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Registered or exempt from Selective Service (www.sss.gov)
• If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• One year probationary period may be required
• If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
• Financial disclosure statement may be required.
• Bargaining Unit Position: No
• Drug Screening Required: No
• Research position: No

Qualifications

Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Specialized Experience requirements as noted below. Specialized Experience:GS-15: You must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-14 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing (3) of the (5) duties listed below: Directing, coordinating, and/or overseeing program management, internal operations and work assignments. Applying expertise in aging and disability services, Medicare and Medicare programs and policies including but not limited to access and financing of home and community-based services and supports. Overseeing and coordinating collaborative projects involving analysis of complex problems and opportunities to improve and modernize aging, disability and/or health programs for older adults and people with disabilities. Collaborating and communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders to advance access to services and alignment of health and social care. Planning and implementing innovative initiatives that align health and social care and advance access to community-based services and supports through technology, infrastructure and payment. Documenting Experience: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the "percentage of times" the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above. 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; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited. OPM Qualification General Policies Website www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=app All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

Education is not substitutable for the specialized experience requirement of this position.

Contacts

• Address Administration for Community Living 330 C St SW Washington, DC 20416 US
• Name: Mid-Atlantic Services Branch
• Email: [email protected]