Health Policy Analyst

Learn more about working at CMS. Visit our CMS LinkedIn Careers page to hear from leadership and explore our hiring priorities: About the role This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services(CMCS). As a Health Insurance Specialist, you will serve as an expert in the development, evaluation, and implementation of policies related to Medicaid, CHIP, and Basic Health Program (BHP) policies to support Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) and Working Families Tax Credit (WFTC) initiatives. $108,173 - $158,322 per year Where we're hiring What you'll do Analyzes internal policies, processes, and procedures to assure increased efficiency in operations and implements them to resolve problems and improve internal operations. Serves as an expert in the development, evaluation, and implementation of policies related to Medicaid, CHIP, and/or Basic Health Program (BHP) policies. Identifies and proposes modifications to Medicaid, CHIP, and BHP program measures, regulations, laws, and policies to reflect changes or trends in the health care industry, program objectives, and the needs of Medicaid, CHIP, and BHP beneficiaries. Conducts analysis of policy issues and topics by researching background information, the origin of laws, and the intended impact to make effective policy recommendations. Researches all program issues and develops the appropriate response that includes CMS regulations or policy issuances. Qualifications In order to qualify for the GS-13, you must meet the following: 1) Analyzing or implementing Medicaid, CHIP, or BHP eligibility or enrollment policy; and 2) Providing technical guidance on Medicaid, CHIP, or BHP eligibility or enrollment policy; and 3) Developing Medicaid, CHIP, or BHP technical documents such as policy analysis, status reports, briefing papers, or policy recommendations. Your resume (limited to no more than 2 pages) must include detailed information about 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr