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), Data and Systems Group (DSG), Division of State Systems (DSS). As an Supervisory IT Specialist, GS-2210-14, you will serves as the Deputy Director, provides executive leadership in the overall administrative processes in support of successful business and operations on behalf of the Division.

Duties

Lead the planning and coordination of functions related to oversight and management of Medicaid state systems. The incumbent serves as the Deputy Director and provides executive leadership in the overall administrative processes in support of successful business and operations on behalf of the Division. Provide technical expertise and assisting with leading, directing, planning, and coordinating division staff and activities related to the oversight and management of Medicaid and CHIP state systems. Provide policy and operational guidance to states and staff in support of leading an internal effort to cross-train Medicaid systems analysts and promote collaboration across CMS. Identify and perform in-depth analyses of issues, analyzes the consequences of adopting various proposals and policies, forecasts potential challenges effecting programs, develops options and alternatives. Supervise and direct subordinate staff as a first line manager and provides administrative, policy, and programs objectives, assigns tasks and evaluates the work directed.

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.

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. You must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientiously attends to detail. 2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individual who uses or receives the services or products that your work or 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; and 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) Providing technical direction to a team responsible for activities associated with the administration and oversight of national health care information systems; i.e. Medicaid Enterprise systems, agile development and operations (SecureDevOps); 2) Leading the coordination of Medicaid technology funding regulations and sub-regulatory guidance related to the advance planning and certification process; AND 3) Managing all aspects of a project to include development of statement of work, budgets plans, activity reports, data analysis, etc. 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/12509500

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]