This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Office of Legislation (OL), Innovation and Medicare Ambulatory Care Group. As a Health Insurance Specialist, GS-0107-13, you will review, analyze, and evaluate proposed legislation, regulations and other administrative actions for CMS & HHS staff in the analysis and impact review of new or revised changes to legislation before the Congress.

Duties

Serve as an expert in the development, evaluation, and implementation of policies related to reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating proposed legislation, regulations and other administrative actions for CMS’ programs. Develop, recommend, and prepare legislative policies and proposals for consideration by senior policy officials for inclusion in the President’s budget and legislative agenda. Analyze internal policies, processes, and procedures to assure increased efficiency in operations and implement them to resolve problems and improve internal operations. Prepare all forms of written correspondence regarding Medicaid program issues to the public, Congressional staff, industry contacts, and State representatives. Evaluate and analyze the impact of new or revised changes to legislation before the Congress pertaining to any CMS program.

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: (1) Working with Members of Congress or their staff on legislative interests or concerns; AND (2) Producing written documents, such as briefing documents, reports, issue papers, or decision memoranda regarding the Medicare program AND (3) Conducting analysis of Medicare legislation. 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/12601152

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

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