Senior Advisor
What you'd do
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 Senior Advisor, GS-0301-15, you will serve as a Senior Advisor to the CMCS Deputy Administrator & Director, holding executive-level responsibility for advancing priority projects and major program initiatives across Medicaid, CHIP, and the Basic Health Program.
Major duties
Acts as senior technical and policy advisor on the Working Families Tax Cut Legislation (WFTCL), guiding senior leadership on policy development, implementation, performance management, and Medicaid operations. Leads analysis of proposed legislation, regulations, and program initiatives to assess impacts, identify risks/opportunities, and develop strategic recommendations that inform Agency policy and executive decisions. Directs high-priority, cross-component projects and strategic initiatives, applying expertise in WFTCL, Medicaid operations, and organizational processes to ensure enterprise-wide goals, requirements, and milestones are met. Conducts comprehensive program and operational assessments to evaluate performance, identify emerging issues, and recommend innovative, practical solutions that enhance effectiveness and support Agency priorities. Serves as principal liaison for CMCS leadership, coordinating communications among Agency leadership, Federal/state partners, and stakeholders while representing the organization to advance CMS strategic objectives.
What you need to qualify
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-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: 1) Experience providing senior-level technical and policy expertise by applying in-depth knowledge of the provisions of the Working Families Tax Cut Legislation (WFTCL) and related statutory and regulatory requirements; 2) Leading strategic program management activities for complex initiatives; 3) Conducting program analyses to evaluate impacts, identify risks, and develop evidence-based recommendations; 4) Communicating complex policy and operational information to senior leadership, stakeholders, and partners to support executive decision-making and achieve organizational 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. Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13004686
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