Senior Health Policy Research Analyst
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Job Location:
Woodlawn, MD - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 143913 - 187093
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Center for Clinical Standards and Quality (CCSQ) Coverage and Analysis Group (CAG) Division of Policy & Evidence Review (DPER).
As a Social Science Research Analyst referred to here as a Senior Health Policy Research Analyst GSyou will provide technical and analytic capabilities to advance data-centric health care initiatives across multiple care settings.
- Conduct complex research studies that inform Medicare coverage policy decisions and broader evidence-based health care initiatives.
- Provide expert advice to DPER Director CAG Leadership and senior CMS leadership on health care policy issues affecting Medicare coverage determinations.
- Lead complex multi-disciplinary analytical initiatives spanning multiple CMS components and external stakeholders focusing on coverage policy analysis evidence evaluation and clinical effectiveness research.
- Represent CAG and CMS in interactions with senior government officials health care organizations academic researchers and external stakeholders on complex analytical and policy matters related to Medicare coverage.
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.
- Time-in-Grade restrictions apply.
Qualifications
ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET WITHIN 30 DAYS OF 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 being considered further.
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 to internal or external stakeholders on Medicare initiatives; AND
- Identifying Medicare related policy issues and recommending solutions; AND
- Communicating health care policy and guidance to internal or external stakeholders (e.g. agency officials healthcare organizations researchers internal staff); AND
- Leading healthcare related projects including determining requirements and assigning tasks.
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.
Education
Education Requirement: In addition to meeting the qualification requirements all candidates must have the following educational requirements:
Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION).
OR
Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION).
OR
Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
TRANSCRIPTS are required to verify satisfactory completion of the educational requirement listed above. Please see Required Documents section below for what documentation is required at the time of application.
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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.
Workplace 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.
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 OPMs Career Transition Resources website at should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal 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.
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Senior IC
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