Supervisory Financial Management Specialist

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, Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS). As a Supervisory Financial Management Specialist, GS-0501-15, you will serve as a technical expert and advisor to leadership on financial reporting activities related to the Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and manage a staff. Duties Provide leadership and direction to professional and technical staff responsible for developing Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) financial policy. Serve as a technical expert and resource to leadership, as well as other internal and external stakeholders, on issues related to the Medicaid financial management regulations and policies. Set direction and oversee Medicaid financial policy; conduct regular financial management activities to monitor State performance. Manage preparation of other documentations such as briefing materials for CMCS senior officials to use in discussion with senior CMS and Departmental officials. 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 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: 1) Monitoring the financial oversight activities for Medicaid, CHIP, or other similar national healthcare programs; 2) Interpreting and implementing regulations pertaining to Medicaid finance, grant management, or other related budgetary activities to manage and provide program oversight (i.e., contracts, intergovernmental agency agreements, discretionary grants, general acquisitions); 3) Overseeing the development and implementation of laws, regulations, policies, procedures governing the financial operation and management of Medicaid and CHIP programs or other similar national healthcare program and 4) Overseeing the work assignment of subordinate team members, performing technical review of staff work, and providing feedback for improvements. . 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/12845719 Education Not Applicable. Additional information Bargaining Unit Position: No Tour of Duty: Flexible Recruitment Incentive: Not Authorized Relocation Incentive: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure: Not Required Salary per year by locality: Dallas, Texas - $159,244 - 195,200 Woodlawn, MD - $167,603 - 195,200 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. 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. 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. 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