Acquisition & Utilization Specialist
Veterans Health Administration
Posted: January 23, 2026 (3 days ago)
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Location
Salary
$143,913 - $187,093
per year
Type
Full Time
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This job involves managing IT projects, budgets, and acquisitions to improve business processes in a government health agency focused on Medicare and Medicaid.
You'll advise on technology strategies, oversee contracts and resources, and lead efforts to modernize digital workflows and systems.
It's a great fit for experienced IT professionals with strong project management skills who enjoy working in a regulatory environment to enhance efficiency and data handling.
This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs, (OSORA), Issuances, Records and Information Systems Group (IRISG).
As a Acquisition, Budget & Project Manager, GS-2210-14, you will be responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of information technology (IT) solutions to improve the effectiveness of OSORA's business processes.
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. Basic Requirement for the Information Technology Specialist series, GS-2210-14: 1.
Attention to Detail - is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail; 2.
Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services; 3.
Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately; AND 4.
Problem Solving - identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
AND 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: 1.
Advising senior leadership or program offices on IT strategy, system improvements, data governance, workflow enhancements, or digital-records modernization. 2.
Participating in IT contracts or vendor services such as developing requirements, monitoring performance, or evaluating deliverables. 3.
Managing IT budgets, planning resources or making multi-year investments. 4.
Managing digital workflows for sub-regulatory guidance, ensuring accuracy, version control, records management, or timely release of documents.
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.
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