Management and Program Analyst

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

The Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), is hiring Management and Program Analysts at the GS-0343-7/9 levels through the Pathways Recent Graduates program. The role uses qualitative and quantitative methods to analyze and evaluate internal organizational programs and administrative operations to assess their efficiency and effectiveness. The position has a regular and recurring reporting requirement to a CMS office listed in the announcement. CMS offers flexible working arrangements and may allow alternative work schedules at the manager’s discretion. Successful Recent Graduates may be eligible for noncompetitive conversion to a career, career-conditional, or term appointment. Employees may be eligible for promotion up to GS-11 while in the program and GS-12 after successful completion; future promotion is not guaranteed.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Meet the program, qualification, and education requirements.
• Be subject to a background and suitability investigation.
• Sign a Pathways Participant Agreement before starting employment.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
• Federal salary payments must be made by direct deposit.
• If selected, provide documentation for employment eligibility verification through the DHS E-Verify System.
• Meet Recent Graduate eligibility requirements: generally, have completed a qualifying degree or certificate within the previous two years; eligible veterans may have an extended period, subject to the stated limits. Fall 2026 degree candidates must complete their degree requirements during that semester and have the degree conferred by January 31, 2027.
• Submit the required unofficial transcripts at application, showing the information specified for Recent Graduates or Fall 2026 degree candidates; additional transcripts may be required before an official offer.
• For GS-07 specialized-experience qualification, have at least one year of qualifying experience equivalent to GS-05, including assisting with analysis of management or administrative program effectiveness and preparing or coordinating written products such as routine policies, guidelines, procedures, or instructions; alternatively, qualify through the stated graduate education, superior academic achievement, or combined education and experience provisions.
• For GS-09 specialized-experience qualification, have at least one year of qualifying experience equivalent to GS-07, including evaluating management or administrative program effectiveness and recommending improvements; alternatively, qualify through the stated graduate education or combined education and experience provisions.
• Provide detailed resume information supporting any specialized experience used to qualify; transcripts are required when qualifying through education or a combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct limited studies and analyze and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of health care, health regulatory, or human services programs, or parts of programs, within CMS.
• Develop routine policies, guidelines, instructions, and procedures for administrative and management requirements.
• Compile data and prepare administrative status reports for review at all levels.
• Analyze and evaluate whether managerial operations effectively meet established goals and objectives.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed