Director

Summary This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Medicare(CM). As a Supervisory Health Insurance Specialist referred to here as the Director, GS-0107-15, you will lead the division in supervising staff to develop and conduct analyses to implement the Negotiation and Inflation Rebate programs under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Learn more about this agency Duties Provides authoritative technical expertise and staff oversight of data analysis and research tasks required to implement the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program and the Medicare Prescription Drug Inflation Rebate Program. Leverages mastery of the wide range of laws, policies, regulations, precedents, legislation, issues, and program goals, including current trends and initiatives, to develop and implement new analytical approaches. Conducts research and analysis and serves as a technical authority on critical operational matters related to policies necessary to assure appropriate implementation of the Negotiation and Inflation Rebate Programs and related legislation. Leverages sophisticated analysis of a variety of data sets to support implementation of drug price negotiations and inflation rebates. 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. One-year probationary period may be required. Selective Service: Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered or exempt from Selective Service - http://www.sss.gov If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for the purpose 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. 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) Developing and conducting claims-based analyses related to drug pricing and interpreting results to support healthcare program or policy decisions; 2) Applying knowledge of Medicare claims data format and structure, analytic methods, and data limitations to analyze drug pricing; 3) Leading teams in carrying out drug pricing analyses, including mentoring staff, reviewing methods and outputs, and addressing technical issues; AND 4) Briefing senior leadership on technical and analytic findings and presenting complex information clearly to support healthcare program strategy, operations, or policy. 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/12961408 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: 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. Salary by Locality: Philadelphia, PA: $163,023 - $197,200 Washington DC: $169,279 - $197,200 Woodlawn, MD: $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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. 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