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Senior Advisor

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Department of Health and Human Services

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Salary

$143,913 - $187,093

per year

Type

Closes

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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 senior advisor role at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services involves guiding the development and rollout of new healthcare payment models focused on improving care for large groups of people, such as entire states or specific populations.

You'll analyze policies, lead projects, prepare reports for leaders, and work with stakeholders like states and healthcare providers to solve complex issues.

It's a great fit for experienced professionals with a strong background in healthcare policy and project management who enjoy tackling big-picture challenges in public health.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 level, including technical guidance on healthcare payment models and value-based care
  • Experience directing healthcare projects and population health initiatives impacting states and providers
  • Proven ability to prepare briefings and reports on model policy issues for leadership
  • Time-in-grade requirement: 52 weeks at GS-13 for current federal employees
  • Detailed resume (max 2 pages) demonstrating relevant experience; no copying from announcement
  • All qualifications must be met within 30 days of announcement closing

Full Job Description

This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI), State & Population Health Group (SPHG).

As a Senior Advisor, GS-0301-14, you will you will provide technical guidance on payment and operation policy for population health care models.

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-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) Providing technical guidance and analysis on healthcare payment model implementation and value-based care; AND (1) Directing healthcare projects and population health initiatives that impact states and providers; AND (3) Preparing briefings and reports to address model policy issues to leadership.

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/12896268 Major Duties:

  • Lead analysis regarding the model development and implementation of new models and initiatives.
  • Prepare documents and presentations about healthcare model solutions to provide actionable recommendations that resolve critical gaps in policy.
  • Act as liaison for CMMI to stakeholders to facilitate policy consensus and resolve complex program issues for states and providers.
  • Lead team to conduct studies involving policy and operations issues that impact models.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/27/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/27/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: CMS-CMMI-26-12896268-IMP