Supervisory Social Science Research Analyst

• Serving as the Deputy and alter ego to the Director fully participating in managing all aspects of the organization.
• Coordinating the resources required to ensure timely accurate and cost-effective accomplishments of the Divisions functional responsibilities.
• Serving as a technical expert/resource to leadership as well as other internal/external stakeholders on issues related to the design implementation and operations for tests of innovative payment benefit and delivery models in Medicare Part C.
• Managing technically complex projects and initiatives and managing the development and implementation of project plans.
• Managing staff-level work associated with managing the design and development implementation operation and monitoring of models related to health plan innovation programs.

• 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.
• One-year probationary period may be required.
• If you are selected for this position the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS E-Verify System.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
• Selective Service: Males born after December 31 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service -

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.

Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Basic Requirements as noted below.

A. Possess a degree in behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
OR
B. Possess a combination of education and experience that provides you with the knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
OR
C. Possess four years of appropriate experience that demonstrates acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

Minimum Qualifications GS-14: In addition to the mandatory education described above under Basic Requirements applicants 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) Managing staff who develop health care and payment policies for models affecting Medicare Advantage beneficiaries;
(2) Directing projects aligned with an agencys mission and organizational goals; AND
(3) Testing models to enhance Medicare Advantage policy and operations.

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.

Required Experience:

Manager