Group Deputy Director (Supervisory Health Insurance Specialist)

Summary This position is located in the Children and Adult Health Programs Group (CAHPG), Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). As a Group Deputy Director (Supervisory Health Insurance Specialist), GS-0107-15, you will provide leadership and direction for the development, implementation, and oversight of national Medicaid, CHIP, and BHP policies, strengthen program integrity, and collaborate with senior leadership to improve program delivery. Learn more about this agency Duties Direct subordinate staff as a first line manager and provides administrative, policy, and program objectives, assign tasks and evaluate the work directed. Manage the development of Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Basic Health Program (BHP) policy within the scope of the Children and Adults Health Programs Group. Lead projects to analyze key policy issues to support legislative, regulatory, policy and/or operational initiatives. Work extensively with states to ensure the effective implementation of Medicaid, CHIP, and BHP. Requirements 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. Qualifications 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 being considered further. 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: 1. Overseeing the development and implementation of policies and operational processes related to the administration of the Medicaid, CHIP, or BHP program at the state or federal level, in collaboration with state or national stakeholders, to ensure program compliance and effective service delivery to beneficiaries; 2. Planning, organizing, and managing work activities and resources for subordinate staff to ensure timely and effective delivery of Medicaid, CHIP, and BHP program objectives; AND 3. Producing or editing technical written documents - such as policy guidance, program memoranda, or decision briefings - for state agencies, public audiences, and senior management to support Medicaid, CHIP, or BHP program administration. 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: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12910474 Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Bargaining Unit Position: No Tour of Duty: Flexible Recruitment Incentive: Not Authorized Relocation Incentive: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure: 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 manager's 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 OPM's Career Transition Resources website at www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp. Salary by Location: Boston: $167,560 - $197,200 Kansas City: $150,359 - $195,469 Philadelphia: $163,023 - $197,200 Woodlawn: $169,279 - $197,200 Expand Hide  additional information Candidates 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. Benefits 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. 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