Deputy Director (Policy)

Full Job Description

This position is located in the Center for Clinical Standards and Quality (CCSQ) at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

As the Deputy Director (Policy), you will provide executive leadership, direction, and coordination for the development and implementation of a cohesive, CMS-wide approach to implementing and promoting health quality, and lead the Agency's priority-setting process for clinical assurance and oversight and Medicare coverage determinations.

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.

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES.

Resumes over the 2-page limit will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified.

Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s).

If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs).

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.

TQ 1: Demonstrated executive-level experience leading the development, implementation, and refinement of national health care quality assurance and oversight policy, including the formulation and issuance of health and safety regulations and sub-regulatory guidance; directing state and federal inspection and enforcement programs; and resolving complex policy, regulatory, and operational challenges.

TQ 2: Demonstrated executive-level experience leading the development, implementation, and alignment of evidence-based health insurance coverage policies, including engagement with multiple governmental and external stakeholders; evaluation and integration of clinical and research evidence to inform balanced, precedent-setting Medicare coverage determinations; and advancement of policies that improve care and services for beneficiaries across care settings.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs.

If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.

There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.

ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture.

This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.

ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs.

Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES. Major Duties:

• Oversees administration of the Medicare Coverage Process, development of Medicare Conditions of Participation, sub-regulatory guidance, survey oversight, enforcement, and accreditation oversight for Medicare and Medicaid providers and suppliers.
• Responsible for planning and coordinating the operation of the Center to marshal available staff, budgetary, financial, and other resources to accomplish program missions.
• Undertakes highly complex and sensitive assignments involving the development and implementation of operating policies and procedures.
• Represents the Director in contacts and negotiates with key officials of CMS, the Office of the Secretary, Congress, and other Federal and State agencies on matters of major importance.
• Serves as a principal advisor to the Administrator and Executive Council on matters pertaining to the Center of Clinical Standards and Quality.