Summary This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Office of Legislation (OL), Congressional Affairs Group (CAG). As a Health Insurance Specialist, GS-0107-12, you will serve as a liaison between CMS and Congress on interests and concerns to Congress and their constituents and assist the Group Director in responding to requests from the Legislative and Executive Branches for information on CMS programs. Responsibilities Provides information to congressional staffs, other government agencies, and outside organizations on CMS program policies and initiatives. Conducts analyses and special studies of policy issues and topics relating to Medicare, Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and private health insurance programs. Participates on teams that provide analytical and decision support capabilities to identify, analyze, and track issues impacting Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP and private health insurance programs. Works with key officials within the regional offices, state and local officials and outside groups and organizations to resolve problems and plan events pertaining to Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP and private health insurance program policies. Prepare option papers, memoranda, operational policy letters, correspondence, reports and other documents on Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP and private health insurance programs to support senior CMS officials at meetings. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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) Reviewing and analyzing proposed policies regarding the Medicare, Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) or private health insurance programs; (2) Producing written documents for management, including briefing documents, reports, issue papers, or decision memoranda regarding the Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP or private health insurance programs; and (3) Preparing leadership for congressional meetings regarding the Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP or private health insurance programs. 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/12542867 Education Additional Information Bargaining Unit Position: Yes-American Federation of Government Employees, Local 1923 Tour of Duty: Flexible Recruitment/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; however, CMS offers flexible working arrangements and allows employees the opportunity to participate in telework combined with alternative work schedules at the manager's discretion. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Supervisory positions must report a minimum 2 times per week and non-Supervisory positions must report a minimum of 2 times per pay period. 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.