Program Analyst (Engagement Team Member)

Department Of Health And Human Services • Woodlawn, MD

72d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Office of Strategy, Performance and Results,(OSPR), Enterprise Portfolio Management Group.

As a Program Analyst, referred to here as a Program Analyst (Engagement Team Member), GS-0343-12, you will support efforts to strengthen and maintain the efficiency and effectiveness of programs including Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and the Marketplace.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply for this position.
• You will be subject to a background and suitability investigation.
• ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
• Your resume 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 receiving further consideration.
• In order to qualify for the GS-12, 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-11 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, to include: (1) Managing assignments using data analytics, risk management, project management, OR continuous improvement; (2) Assisting in data collection to prepare reports, offer solution options, and provide guidance that supports program outcomes in response to various requests inside and outside the organization; and (3) Writing qualitative and quantitative summaries that evaluate program goals to determine possible process improvements.
• Substitution of Education for Experience: There is no substitution of education to meet the specialized experience requirement at the GS-12 grade level.
• Combination of Experience and Education: There is no combination of experience and education to meet the specialized experience requirement at the GS-12 grade level.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a bridge between analytical insights and actionable improvements that benefit the broader CMS organization and its programs by identifying best practices and recommendations to increase efficiency and effectiveness
• Review and evaluate established program policies and procedures for compliance with federal regulations and provide recommendations to mitigate potential operational and regulatory risks
• Support senior analysts in the preparation of reports to support evidence-based decision-making for current and projected programs, and in response to requests from CMS leadership, the department of HHS, and other Federal agencies.
• Serve as critical communication and coordination hub that connects analytical work with stakeholder engagement, ensure that programs operate effectively while maintaining transparency and responsiveness to constituencies.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees