SummaryThis position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Office of Legislation (OL), Hearings & Policy Presentation Group (HPPG).
As a Supervisory Health Insurance Specialist, GS-0107-15, you will serve as a first line manager that directs staff responsible for preparing the CMS Administrator and other senior CMS officials to testify at Congressional hearings on CMS programs.
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- Serve as a Group Director and exercises supervisory authority over staff.
- Direct the development of testimony and the coordination of hearings.
- Lead briefings of the Administrator and other senior CMS and Departmental officials for appearances at congressional hearings.
- Negotiate the clearance of written testimony with senior staff from the Office of the Secretary.
- Oversee all phases of the hearing process to ensure integration and coordination within established timeframes and maintains Administration goals and objectives, consistent with commitments and policy.
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Conditions of employment- You must be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply for this position.
- You will be subject to a background and suitability investigation.
- Time-in-Grade restrictions apply.
- If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
- All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to financial institution of their choice.
- You may be required to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure (OGE-450) within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.
QualificationsALL 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-15 , 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-14 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, to include:
- Advising senior leadership on policies and critical issues in preparation for congressional hearings regarding the Medicare, Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), or private health insurance programs; AND
- Planning and drafting congressional hearing testimony regarding Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, or private health insurance programs; AND
- Reviewing and clearing a number of written documents (such as testimony, background papers, fact sheets, talking points, briefing materials, reports, policy statements reports or presentations) regarding Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, or private health insurance programs for senior officials; AND
- Working with Members of Congress or their staff on interests and concerns regarding the Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, or private health insurance programs.
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.
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EducationThis job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional informationBargaining Unit Position: No.
Tour of Duty: Flexible.
Recruitment Incentive: Not Authorized.
Relocation Incentive: Not Authorized.
Financial Disclosure: Not Authorized.
Workplace Flexibility at CMS: This position has a regular and recurring reporting requirement to the CMS office listed in this announcement. CMS offers flexible working arrangements and allows employees the opportunity to participate in alternative work schedules at the manager's discretion.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced federal employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit the required documentation and be rated well-qualified for this vacancy. Click here for a detailed description of the required supporting documents. A well-qualified applicant is one whose knowledge, skills and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements of the position. Additional information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp.
Schedule Policy/Career Position: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be serving in a position in Schedule Policy/Career of the excepted service. You will obtain competitive status after two years of service in this position. Your employment in this position will be at-will. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) appeals of adverse actions concerning performance, discipline, and other matters arising under chapters 23, 43, and 75 of title 5, United States Code will not be available to an individual serving in this position. Prohibitions on prohibited personnel practices will be enforced by the Office of General Counsel and not the Office of Special Counsel.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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