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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),Office of Rural Health Transformation (ORHT). As a Supervisory Financial Management Specialist (Division Deputy Director), GS-0501-14,you will aim to improve healthcare access and outcomes in rural communities by strengthening rural hospitals and other providers by enhancing access to services, and fostering partnerships. Responsibilities Perform the full range of supervisory duties for a highly skilled and multi-disciplinary professional staff, including providing necessary directions, instructions, and guidance. Advise on the operational, budgetary, contracting, and program integrity implications of proposed or revised policies, regulations, legislative proposals, and initiatives, and makes authoritative program recommendations to senior management. Support senior leadership in the planning, monitoring, and evaluation of RHT program administration and operational activities, and participates in the development of intermediate and long-term plans and goals. Conduct special operational assignments, financial management projects, and program integrity studies involving sensitive and/or confidential technical program-related issues that have an impact on Rural Health Transformation policies and operations Prepare and supports other staff and leadership in preparing communication on financial management and program integrity activities, such as reports to Congress and responses to audits/studies from the OIG and GAO. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET WITHIN 30 DAYS OF 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-14 , 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-13 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, to include: (1) Leading the development and implementation of program policies, guidance, or procedures for funding and ensuring program integrity (2) Working with state healthcare agencies, rural communities, or national stakeholders to assess technical needs and manage projects that support organizational goals (3) Deliver presentations, briefing reports, or 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. 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/12865184 Education Additional Information Bargaining Unit Position: Not Applicable 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.