Senior Health Policy Research Analyst

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), Coverage and Analysis Group (CAG), Division of Policy & Evidence Review (DPER).

As a Social Science Research Analyst, referred to here as a Senior Health Policy Research Analyst, GS-0101-14, you will provide technical and analytic capabilities to advance data-centric health care initiatives across multiple care settings.

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: Providing technical advice to internal or external stakeholders on Medicare initiatives; AND Identifying Medicare related policy issues and recommending solutions; AND Communicating health care policy and guidance to internal or external stakeholders (e.g., agency officials, healthcare organizations, researchers, internal staff); AND Leading healthcare related projects including determining requirements and assigning tasks.

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.

Major Duties:

• Conduct complex research studies that inform Medicare coverage policy decisions and broader evidence-based health care initiatives.
• Provide expert advice to DPER Director, CAG Leadership, and senior CMS leadership on health care policy issues affecting Medicare coverage determinations.
• Lead complex, multi-disciplinary analytical initiatives spanning multiple CMS components and external stakeholders, focusing on coverage policy analysis, evidence evaluation, and clinical effectiveness research.
• Represent CAG and CMS in interactions with senior government officials, health care organizations, academic researchers, and external stakeholders on complex analytical and policy matters related to Medicare coverage.