Health Insurance Specialist

Summary This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Medicare, Medicare Drug Rebate and Negotiations Group (MDRNG), in the Division of Contract Support (DCS). As a Health Insurance Specialist, GS-0107-14, you will serve as a Lead and SME for the group and CMS leadership in navigating the contracting processes to ensure effective and efficient contracting operations within the center/organization. Responsibilities Serves as the Division’s technical advisor and subject matter expert on IRA acquisition strategy, contracting, and budget execution. Develops and updates acquisition plans, policies, procedures, and long-range projections based on program needs, legislation, and Agency requirements. Performs COR Level III responsibilities for complex contracts, task orders, and interagency agreements, including pre- and post-award coordination. Monitors contract performance, deliverables, invoices, funding, risks, and corrective actions to support effective program operations. Provides technical leadership to staff by setting priorities, coordinating assignments, monitoring progress, and resolving complex acquisition issues. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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: 1. Providing technical direction for acquisition strategies supporting major healthcare and insurance programs, including the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program; 2. Formulating contract management approaches for complex acquisition programs affecting agency-wide program implementation; And 3. Overseeing administration of a multifaceted acquisition portfolio, ensuring compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, and agency policies. 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/13040150 Education Additional Information Bargaining Unit Position: Yes Tour of Duty: Flexible Recruitment Incentive: Not Authorized Relocation Incentive: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure: Not Required 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.