Health Policy and Program Analyst (CMS Fellows Appointment)

Full Job Description

This announcement serves as a repository of resumes for those interested in Health Insurance Specialist positions under the CMS Fellows Program located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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.

ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. In order to qualify, applicants must be eligible for appointment under Schedule A.

All applicants must be aware that Schedule A DOES NOT guarantee selection for employment, only a method in which to be considered for employment.

In order to be considered all applicants submitting their information for this announcement must submit applicable documents listed in the "Required Documents" section below.

Minimum Qualification Requirements: Must have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the next lower grade level.

Key Responsibilities: Analyze health insurance policies and guidance to support program implementation and oversight.

Provide program support to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and external stakeholders, such as states, contractors, or health plans.

Evaluate program operations data and metrics to identify issues, trends, and opportunities for improvement.

Develop policy analyses and other written materials to inform executives' decision making.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support effective administration of health insurance programs and support program integrity.

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.

Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12870259 Major Duties:

• This announcement is being used to develop a non-competitive applicant pool of CMS Fellows candidates for Health Insurance Specialist positions throughout the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. See "Next Steps" below for more information.