Health Insurance Specialist

This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Office of Legislation, Medicare Part C and D Analysis Group. As a Health Insurance Specialist, GS-0107-13, you will be responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating proposed legislation, regulations and other administrative actions for CMS' programs. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Conducts legislative, economic, and policy analyses related issues under Parts C and D of the Medicare Program. Develops, recommends, and prepares legislative policies and proposals for consideration by senior policy officials. Assists in the preparation of briefing materials, background information, and testimony for CMS and HHS policy officials' appearances at congressional hearings. Monitors all congressional legislative activity for assigned areas of responsibility. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY 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: Working with Members of Congress or their staff on legislative interests or concerns regarding Parts C and D of the Medicare program; Producing written documents, such as briefing documents, reports, issue papers, or decision memoranda regarding Parts C and D of the Medicare program; Conducting analysis of legislation regarding Parts C and D of the Medicare program; AND Advising management on policies and critical issues regarding Parts C and D of the Medicare program. 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. Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12947469

Salaire : $121,785 – $158,322/an | Avantages : https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/benefits

The Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) works in partnership with the entire health care community to improve quality and efficiency in an evolving health care system and provides leadership in the broader health care marketplace. CMS' effectiveness depends on the capabilities of a dedicated, professional staff that is committed to supporting these objectives. A career with CMS offers the opportunity to get involved in important national health care issues and be part of a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly visible organization. For more information on CMS, please visit: http://www.cms.gov/. HHS has a critical preparedness and response mission: HHS protects the American people from health threats, researches emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners. In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary