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Summary 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, referred to here as a Rural Health Program Director, GS-0107-15, you will be responsible for the establishment and oversight of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), which aims to improve healthcare access in rural communities by strengthening rural hospitals and other providers. Responsibilities Performs the full range of supervisory duties for a highly-skilled and multi-disciplinary professional staff including providing necessary direction, instructions, and guidance. Provides advice and expert guidance and interpretation of laws to senior leadership, key stakeholders, and staff regarding the development and implementation of the RHTP policies, guidance, protocols, and state application process and criteria. Serves as a senior technical expert and advisor to leadership, and other internal and external stakeholders on the development and implementation of national policies, procedures, and operations that support rural health program. Directs major analytical studies or lead major projects on the operation and effect of current policies and legislation related to the RHTP. Represents executive leadership in discussions with key stakeholders in explaining and justifying legislative changes that impact CMS programs, or in negotiations to get buy-in for program initiatives. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. Your resume (limited to no more than 2 pages) 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 being considered further. In order to qualify for the GS-15, 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-14 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, to include: (1) Overseeing development and implementation of policies and operational processes for Rural Health programs at state or national levels in rural communities; (2) Partnering with rural communities, state healthcare agencies, and national stakeholders to assess technical needs and manage work activities, resources, and program operations that advance organizational mission; AND (3) Delivering presentations, briefing reports, and dashboards to senior leadership and key stakeholders. 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/12856170 Education Additional Information Bargaining Unit Position: No Tour of Duty: Flexible Recruitment Incentive: Not Authorized Relocation Incentive: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure: Required Workplace Flexibility at CMS: This position has a regular and recurring reporting requirement to the CMS office listed in this announcement. CMS offers flexible working arrangements and allows employees the opportunity to participate in alternative work schedules at the manager's discretion. 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.