This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (CCIIO), Front Office (FO) . As a Special Assistant, GS-0301-14, you will serve as Special Assistant and Senior Analyst to the Director of CCIIO to coordinate and provide technical assistance and direction relative to the operation and administration of the CCIIO functional areas and strategic priorities.

Duties

Directly represent the CCIIO senior executive team as a liaison and facilitator for senior and executive level internal and external audiences. Makes authoritative recommendations to the Director on critical program and management issues, suggesting changes and new program initiatives. Serves as a liaison with other CMS Program Offices, HHS Operating Divisions, and other internal and external stakeholder groups by representing the Director of CCIIO on committees and workgroups. Leads workgroups on behalf of the Director of CCIIO and coordinates initiatives with internal and CMS-wide partners to achieve CCIIO goals and objectives. Plans and performs special program reviews, studies, evaluations, and analytical studies on practices relating to CCIIO programs, Agency programs, or HHS directives.

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. 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) Researching and/or analyzing administrative initiatives to recommend improvements to achieve organizational goals; AND 2) Managing priorities to ensure timely completion of projects and efficiency of operations; AND 3) Preparing briefings, memos, or reports for executive meetings with stakeholders at various levels within and outside of the organization. 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/12624005

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight 7500 Security Blvd Woodlawn, MD 21244 US
• Name: CMS HR Inquiries
• Email: [email protected]