Special Assistant

Full Job Description

This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS).

As a Special Assistant, GS-0301-13, you will provide recommendations on key issues affecting the program administrations and operations of Medicaid, CHIP, and BHP activities.

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, analyzing, or implementing health policy related to Medicaid, CHIP, or other health insurance programs providing guidance on policy issues; AND 2) Conducting program evaluations and analytical studies to assess performance, and recommend improvements that strengthen program effectiveness; AND 3) Preparing policy analyses, issue papers, and briefings to inform leadership decision-making and support program priorities; AND 4) Collaborating with stakeholders to resolve conflicts, build consensus, and advance program objectives.

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/12890771 Major Duties:

• Evaluate and analyze the impact of new or revised changes to legislation before the Congress pertaining to any CMS program.
• Develop and review health care policies and legislation to draft related policy documents, regulations, procedures and guidance to states.
• Participate with the Director/Deputy and senior staff in the review and assessment of CMCS program, projects, and initiatives that are high-priority in CMS.
• Participate in, and make contributions to top-level discussions and planning sessions on management and program policy developments.
• Consult and advise the Director/Deputy on CMS/Agency wide policies, procedures, and critical issues which have a major impact on CMCS management programs.