Health Insurance Specialist

Summary This announcement serves as a repository of resumes for those interested in Health Insurance Specialist positions under the CMS Fellows Program located in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Centers for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS). Please ensure you provide all documentation requested and answer all questions as to your preferences. Submission of your information to this file is voluntary and does not guarantee an interview, selection or employment. Learn more about this agency Duties Serve as an advisor developing and executing enterprise-wide Medicaid and CHIP program integrity strategy and operations. Lead Medicaid and CHIP services integrity initiatives enhancing state oversight using advanced analytics to reduce improper payments. Shape national Medicaid and CHIP services policy and oversight expertise in statutes and financing to strengthen state compliance and protect public resources. Direct data-driven studies and initiatives to identify and mitigate fraud, waste, and abuse, enhancing program integrity across Medicaid and CHIP services. Requirements Conditions of employment All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice. 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 Selective Service: Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered or exempt from Selective Service - http://www.sss.gov You will be subject to a background and suitability investigation. You must be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply for this position. Qualifications ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET WITHIN 30 DAYS OF 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 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. 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. Additional information Salary per Location Woodlawn, Maryland - $169,279 to $197,200 Kansas City, MO - $150,359 to $195,469 Bargaining Unit Position: No Tour of Duty: Flexible Recruitment Incentive: Not Authorized Relocation Incentive: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure: Required - OGE-450 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.