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CSG DEPUTY GROUP DIRECTOR

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Department of Health and Human Services

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Salary

$169,279 - $197,200

per year

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April 8, 2026More HHS jobs →

GS-1 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $21,996 - $27,534

Typical requirements: No experience required. High school diploma or equivalent.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team to create and update rules that ensure hospitals and other healthcare providers meet quality and safety standards for Medicare and Medicaid programs.

You'll manage staff, set priorities, and advise on policies to improve patient care and program efficiency.

It's a great fit for experienced healthcare policy leaders with a strong background in federal regulations and team management.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-14, including directing program operations and delegating compliance assignments
  • Experience developing healthcare quality standards for Medicare and Medicaid programs
  • Providing technical expertise to stakeholders on improving provider safety, standards, or program efficiency
  • Time-in-grade requirement: At least 52 weeks at GS-14 for current federal employees
  • Resume limited to 2 pages with detailed, original descriptions of relevant experience (no copying from announcement)
  • All qualifications must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date

Full Job Description

This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Clinical Standards and Quality(CCSQ), Clinical Standards Group (CSG).

As an Health Insurance Manager, referred to here as a CSG DEPUTY GROUP DIRECTOR, GS-0107-15, you will be responsible for the development, drafting, and promulgation of the Medicare Conditions of Participation (CoPs) and Conditions for Coverage (CfCs).

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 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) Directing program operations and delegating assignments to subordinates for compliance; 2) Developing healthcare quality standards to implement policies as they relate to Medicare and Medicaid programs; AND 3) Providing technical knowledge to stakeholders when recommending remedies to enhance improvement with providers and suppliers, safety standards, or program efficiency.

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.

Time-in-Grade: To be eligible, current Federal employees must have served at least 52 weeks (one year) at the next lower grade level from the position/grade level(s) to which they are applying.

Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12920402 Major Duties:

  • Coordinate all facets of the Division’s work by mobilizing a diverse staff.
  • Lead regulation and policy-making, directing, implementing, and advising.
  • Serve as the authoritative technical resource for Medicare, Medicaid, and clinical quality standards within CCSQ/CSG.
  • Set priorities, assigns work, and provides overall guidance and oversight

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/26/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/26/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: CMS-CCSQ-26-12920402-ST