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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), Medicaid Benefits and Health Programs Group (MBHPG). As a Supervisory Health Insurance Specialist, GS-0107-15, you will provide leadership and executive direction for implementing all programs areas within MBHPG. Responsibilities Provide leadership and executive direction for implementing the Medicaid program with a focus on delivery system reform. Oversee the development, implementation, and management of Medicaid program policy. Support the Group Director and Center level management on operational matters and critical issues related to significant operational policies and procedures necessary to support and assure the development and management of the Medicaid program. Deal with officials from various entities, advise on program matters, and respond to program inquiries from external organizations and the general public on various aspects of Medicaid issues, laws, regulations, policy, and systems. 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-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: Leading Medicaid policy development and implementation at a national or statewide level, that focuses on delivery system reform, including long term services and supports, benefits and coverage, drug reimbursement methodologies and pharmacy systems, health homes or the Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly; AND Managing teams, overseeing staff, directing projects or providing technical direction to professionals engaged in developing national healthcare policies and providing technical assistance to stakeholders; AND Collaborating and negotiating with a wide range of senior level officials to gain acceptance of complex and controversial program initiatives/issues; AND Developing or editing a variety of written documents such as health care program policy, program guidance, program issue and decision papers, regulations or other guidance documents to address technical program topics to address complex and comprehensive program activities. 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 Federal employees 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/12806590 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.