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Summary 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 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. 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. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET WITHIN 30 DAYS OF 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; and (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. 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. Time-in-Grade: To be eligible, current or former Federal employees and current or former Federal employees applying under the VEOA eligibility who hold or have held a permanent General Schedule position in the previous year must have served at least 52 weeks (one year) at the next lower grade level from the position/grade level(s) to which they are applying. Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12806370 Education Additional Information Bargaining Unit Position: No Tour of Duty: Flexible Recruitment Incentive: Not Authorized 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. 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.