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), Managed Care Group (MCG), Division of Managed Care Operations (DCMO). As a Supervisory Health Insurance Specialist (Branch Manager), GS-0107-14, you will serve as a Branch Manager in support of the mission of the Group and as such is responsible for the daily operations of the branch.

Duties

Direct the work of a Branch, within the Division of Managed Care Operations. Direct liaison for Medicaid State Agencies within the Region. Review actions for compliance with CMS policy and program objectives and takes necessary actions with the delegated program authorities. Identify developmental and training needs of employees; provides or arranges for needed development and training. Hear and resolve complaints from employees, referring group grievances to higher level supervisor or manager.

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: Providing technical assistance on Medicaid and CHIP programmatic issues to ensure state compliance; AND Leading or providing technical direction to staff in Medicaid managed care program operations, analyzing statute and regulations impacting health insurance program performance, and improve work processes; AND Coordinating the review of managed care actions to ensure managed care programs and financing meet federal guidelines; AND Collaborating with key stakeholders (i.e., senior officials, states, federal partners) to provide technical assistance on issues relating to Medicaid. 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/12645391

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]