Summary
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), Office of the Center Director (OCD).
As a HEALTH INSURANCE SPECIALIST, GS-0107-15, you will serves as a Technical Advisor and senior analyst in developing policy and supporting program operations and implementation focusing on emerging or precedent-setting child and youth priorities and crosscuts multiple agencies.
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Duties
Conditions of Employment
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-15, 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-14 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, to include:
Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12650335
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional Information
Bargaining Unit Position: Yes-American Federation of Government Employees, Local 1923
Tour of Duty: Flexible
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure: Not Required
Workplace Flexibility at CMS: This position has a regular and recurring reporting requirement to the CMS office listed in this announcement; however, CMS offers flexible working arrangements and allows employees the opportunity to participate in telework combined with alternative work schedules at the manager's discretion. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Supervisory positions must report a minimum 2 times per week and non-Supervisory positions must report a minimum of 2 times per pay period.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced federal employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit the required documentation and be rated well-qualified for this vacancy. Click here for a detailed description of the required supporting documents . A well-qualified applicant is one whose knowledge, skills and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements of the position. Additional information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp .
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
If You Meet The Minimum Qualifications And Education Requirements For This Position, Your Application And Responses To The Online Occupational Questionnaire Will Be Evaluated Under Category Rating And Selection Procedures For Placement In One Of The Following Categories:
Once the announcement has closed, your online application, resume, and CMS required documents will be used to determine if you meet eligibility and qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
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), Office of the Center Director (OCD).
As a HEALTH INSURANCE SPECIALIST, GS-0107-15, you will serves as a Technical Advisor and senior analyst in developing policy and supporting program operations and implementation focusing on emerging or precedent-setting child and youth priorities and crosscuts multiple agencies.
Learn more about this agency
Duties
- Implement Medicaid and CHIP policies for youth and children programs in order to improve service to beneficiaries;
- Provide technical guidance and support to stakeholders (i.e., senior level officials, states, federal partners) on matters of Medicaid policy and procedure;
- Evaluate and assessing the impact of new and/or proposed health care legislation on Medicaid programs and make recommendations for improvement to program operations and supporting processes;
- Prepare technical documents on Medicaid topics to inform senior level officials and other decision makers and provide guidance and recommendations on program issues.
- Prepare a variety of other written products, including briefing documents, contractor performance evaluations, reports, and issue papers.
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply for this position.
- You will be subject to a background and suitability investigation.
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-15, 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-14 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, to include:
- Leading Medicaid & Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) children and youth policy development, implementation, evaluation, and related technical advisory at the National level (i.e. policies designed to meet the healthcare needs of children with mental or behavioral health conditions, medical complexities, or disabilities; health coverage requirements for children and youth with Medicaid and CHIP; and policies that promote the intersection of Medicaid and education, child welfare, Title V, and other child-serving agencies and programs.); AND
- Working with a State Medicaid Agency to advance policies promoting coverage and care for children; AND
- Working within a healthcare system to serve children, especially those enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP.
Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12650335
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional Information
Bargaining Unit Position: Yes-American Federation of Government Employees, Local 1923
Tour of Duty: Flexible
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure: Not Required
Workplace Flexibility at CMS: This position has a regular and recurring reporting requirement to the CMS office listed in this announcement; however, CMS offers flexible working arrangements and allows employees the opportunity to participate in telework combined with alternative work schedules at the manager's discretion. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Supervisory positions must report a minimum 2 times per week and non-Supervisory positions must report a minimum of 2 times per pay period.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced federal employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit the required documentation and be rated well-qualified for this vacancy. Click here for a detailed description of the required supporting documents . A well-qualified applicant is one whose knowledge, skills and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements of the position. Additional information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp .
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Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
If You Meet The Minimum Qualifications And Education Requirements For This Position, Your Application And Responses To The Online Occupational Questionnaire Will Be Evaluated Under Category Rating And Selection Procedures For Placement In One Of The Following Categories:
- Best Qualified - for those who are superior in the evaluation criteria
- Well Qualified - for those who excel in the evaluation criteria
- Qualified - for those who only meet the minimum qualification requirements
Once the announcement has closed, your online application, resume, and CMS required documents will be used to determine if you meet eligibility and qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
- Health Insurance
- Oral Communication
- Project Management
- Reasoning
- Written Communication