IT Specialist (Sysanalysis)

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services•Woodlawn, MD

About The Position

This position is in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (CCIIO), Division of Marketplace IT Operations, Marketplace Information Technology Group (MITG). The IT Specialist (Sysanalysis), GS-2210-13, coordinates implementation and analysis for IT projects, works with IT staff and contractors, and provides technical expertise and guidance. The position assesses IT needs and operations in relation to program IT requirements, develops recommendations, and implements selected investments. It also provides technical consultation and assistance to CMS components and other government and non-government entities on IT matters within the scope of the role. The incumbent serves as a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), providing guidance and support throughout the contract and acquisition management lifecycle. The position has a regular and recurring reporting requirement to the CMS office listed in the announcement. CMS offers flexible working arrangements and alternative work schedules at the manager’s discretion. A one-year probationary period may be required.

Requirements

Be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Be subject to a background and suitability investigation.
Meet applicable time-in-grade restrictions.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
Possess and maintain a FAC-COR Level II or III at the time of application.
Demonstrate IT-related experience in attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem-solving.
Have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level, including planning, coordinating, or evaluating information-system testing; analyzing IT systems to determine whether they meet agency requirements; providing stakeholders technical guidance on IT security architecture requirements; and supporting IT acquisitions as a COR, including statements of work and contract administration.
Current or former federal employees subject to time-in-grade requirements must have served at least 52 weeks at the next lower grade level.
Submit a resume of no more than two pages with detailed information relevant to the role’s responsibilities and specialized experience.

Responsibilities

Assess IT needs and operations in relation to program IT requirements, formulate recommendations, and implement selected investments.
Coordinate implementation and analysis for IT projects, work with IT staff and contractors, and provide technical expertise and guidance.
Provide technical consultation and assistance to CMS components and other government and non-government entities on IT matters within the scope of the position.
Serve as a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and provide guidance and support for contract and acquisition management lifecycle activities.