Supervisory Health Insurance 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, State Demonstrations Group. The Supervisory Health Insurance Specialist, GS-0107-14, supervises staff and directs the development, management, and review of Medicaid and CHIP Section 1115(a) demonstrations focused on innovation in service delivery and financing. Learn more about this agency Duties Performs the full range of supervisory duties. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, setting and adjusting short- and long- term priorities, and preparing schedules for work completion. Directs and manages the development, submission, and review of Medicaid and CHIP section 1115(a) demonstrations related to innovation in service delivery and financing. Directs the planning, execution, and management of projects pertaining to Medicaid section 1115(a) issues and oversees projects and provides staff-level leadership to project teams. Serves as technical authority for analysts and project officers on section 1115(a) demonstrations, provider reimbursement methodologies, and provider or state incentive programs. Directs the preparation of a variety of technical and non-technical written products, including briefing documents, talking points, special terms and conditions, reports, and issue papers. 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. Selective Service: Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered or exempt from Selective Service - http://www.sss.gov 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 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. In order to qualify for the GS-14, 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-13 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, to include: Designing and overseeing Medicaid and CHIP Section 1115(a) demonstrations, evaluating complex state proposals and providing strategic policy direction to resolve policy and operational issues and ensure alignment across multiple stakeholders; Leading cross-functional teams to develop policy products for Medicaid and CHIP Section 1115(a) demonstrations, including policy briefs, ensuring regulatory compliance and alignment with federal priorities; And Evaluating Medicaid and CHIP Section 1115(a) demonstrations, leveraging expertise in Medicaid policy, budget neutrality, financing, and cost sharing to determine fiscal impacts and support oversight and decision-making. 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 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. 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.