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) Children and Adults Health Programs Group (CAHPG).
As a Health Insurance Specialist referred to here as Medicaid Policy Technical Lead GSyou will develop program policy interpret program requirements methods and procedures; monitor review evaluate and assess the integrity and quality of program operations;
ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
Your resume (limited to no more than 2 pages) 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 advice on Medicaid CHIP BHP or other national health insurance programs; AND
- Developing written guidance and instructions to put health policies into practice; AND
- Serving as a team lead and directing project activities; AND
- Working closely with internal and external partners to develop implement and negotiate policy and to analyze related data.
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: This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Bargaining Unit Position: Yes-American Federation of Government Employees Local 1923
Tour of Duty: Flexible
Recruitment Incentive: Not Authorized
Relocation Incentive: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure: Not Required
For locality pay rates: Flexibility at CMS: This position has a regular and recurring reporting requirement to the CMS office listed in this announcement. CMS offers flexible working arrangements and allows employees the opportunity to participate in alternative work schedules at the managers discretion.
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