Attorney-Adviser

Summary This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Offices of Hearings and Inquiries (OHI). As a Attorney-Adviser, GS-0905-11/12, you will review administrative appeals for the purpose of identifying and analyzing complex legal issues pertaining to case jurisdiction issues and developing recommendations. Learn more about this agency Duties Review records of the Provider Reimbursement Review Board (PRRB) to assure that pertinent law, regulations, rulings, etc., have been properly cited and applied. Develop jurisdictional legal issues and presents the issues to the PRRB, making recommendations as to whether the Board should accept or reject jurisdiction over such appeals. Develop draft written legal opinions of the Board incorporating case findings and conclusions for Board decision. Perform a wide variety of advisory, technical and administrative services in managing the adjudication of adversarial disputes relating to Medicare payment and reimbursement. 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. Selection is subject to approval by the HHS Secretary prior to Appointment. TRIAL PERIOD: This job will be filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive service. Applicants selected for an excepted service position may be subject to a two-year trial period. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to financial institution of their choice. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form 1-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System This is an Excepted Service position. Must possess and maintain a current, valid license with eligibility to practice law in a state, the District of Columbia, or any United States territory or commonwealth. 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 receiving further consideration. At the GS-11: You must possess a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from an accredited ABA law school and possess active bar status in good standing. At the GS-12: You must possess a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from an accredited ABA law school, active bar status in good standing, and one year of professional legal experience post bar admission equivalent to the GS-11 level. TRANSCRIPTS are required to verify satisfactory completion of the educational requirement related to the substitution of education for experience and the combination of experience and education. Please refer to the "Required Documents" section below for the documentation required at the time of application. 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. Education Education Requirement: In addition to meeting the qualification requirements, all candidates must have the following educational requirements: You must possess a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from an accredited law school. Proof that bar status is active, in good standing and eligible to practice in the highest court of a State, U. S. commonwealth, U. S. territory, or the District of Columbia. Candidates must have superior legal writing and research ability; outstanding oral, analytical, and interpersonal skills and be adept at working directly with clients and staff members. License: A current, valid license with eligibility to practice law in a state, the District of Columbia, or any United States territory or commonwealth is a continuing condition of employment for Federal attorneys. Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12973009 Additional information Bargaining Unit Position: No. 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 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. 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. 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. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.