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Posted: February 4, 2026 (7 days ago)

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Program Analyst

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Department of Health and Human Services

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Location

Salary

$108,173 - $172,980

per year

Closes

February 10, 2026More HHS jobs →

GS-3 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $26,979 - $35,074

Typical requirements: 6 months general experience. Some college or vocational training.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves analyzing and improving health care and human services programs at a federal agency, using data and methods to evaluate how well they're working and suggest better ways to run them.

You'll also represent the team in meetings and prepare reports for leaders.

It's a good fit for someone with experience in program evaluation and policy development who enjoys working on complex government health initiatives.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 level, including developing policies or guidance for program objectives
  • Experience formulating or recommending plans, policies, or procedures to improve program operations
  • Proficiency in using qualitative and quantitative methods to assess agency programs or operations
  • Time-in-grade requirement: At least 52 weeks at GS-12 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 announcement closing

Full Job Description

These positions are located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

As a Program Analyst, GS-0343-13, you will perform a variety of highly complex program analysis assignments and studies where you will apply qualitative and quantitative methods to the analysis and evaluation of organizational program operations.

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-13, 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-12 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, to include: 1.

Developing policies, procedures, or guidance materials to communicate program objectives; 2. Formulating or recommending plans, policies, or procedures to improve program operations; AND 3.

Using qualitative and quantitative methods to assess an agency's programs or operations.

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/12878041 Major Duties:

  • Plan, analyze, and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of health care, health regulatory, or human services programs within an HHS organization.
  • Use qualitative and quantitative methods to assess progress toward program goals and objectives.
  • Represent the agency and the immediate organization on committees and workgroups and at conferences and meetings.
  • Prepare reports that provide information to management concerning the status of program activities and in response to inquiries.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/4/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/4/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: CMS-GH-26-12878041-IMP