Health Policy Analyst

Company: Peace Corps
Location: Washington
Posted on: November 18, 2024

Job Description:

About U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services-Office of LegislationThe Office of Legislation (OL) in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is a high-visibility office located in Washington, DC that works directly with Congress and oversight agencies on areas related to all CMS programs. OL has a unique view across the Agency into all key CMS priorities and initiatives. CMS works in partnership with the entire health care community to improve quality and efficiency in an evolving health care system. CMS programs provide health care coverage to more than 100 million Americans through Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and the Health Insurance Exchanges. OL is a fast-paced work environment that requires close collaboration with both senior CMS and HHS officials, key Congressional staff, and oversight agencies such as the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and Office of Inspector General (OIG). OL has an opening for a health analyst position at the GS-9 level, with promotion potential.OL analysts will gain:

• Enhanced knowledge and experience in multiple aspects of various CMS programs, including Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and private insurance.
• Interaction with oversight agencies and CMS officials across the Agency.
• Experience related to the Agency's efforts to respond to oversight agency inquiries.
• Opportunity to further develop communication and analytic skills.DutiesTasks may include:
  • Serving as a liaison, including coordinating and responding to time sensitive requests from oversight agencies, including the GAO and OIG.
  • Reviewing and analyzing materials related to Medicare, Medicaid, Program Integrity or private insurance to provide to oversight agencies.
  • Tracking and prioritizing multiple and time-sensitive requests from oversight agencies and reporting out on related Agency activities to CMS staff and leadership.
  • Drafting materials, including formal agency responses to GAO and OIG reports as well as responses to requests, to provide to oversight agencies.
  • Preparing summaries and background information for meetings, briefings, and various notifications.
  • Scheduling and facilitating meetings and briefings with CMS staff, oversight agencies, and other parties.
  • Assisting in preparing senior Agency officials for meetings with oversight agencies as well as Congressional hearings.
  • Other time sensitive activities including controlling Congressional correspondence and oversight requests.Qualifications
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
    • Background or interest in health insurance programs, including Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP or private insurance.Application InstructionsIf you are interested, please send a resume and noncompetitive eligibility letter to: Kenneth.Cones@cms.hhs.govEqual Opportunity EmploymentThe posting employer has certified that this announcement complies with Peace Corps' Equal Opportunity Employment policy. The Peace Corps is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, Volunteers, and applicants for employment and volunteer service. Peace Corps policy prohibits discrimination and harassment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or over), disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, political affiliation, union membership, genetic information, or history of participation in the Equal Employment Opportunity process, grievance procedure, or any authorized complaint procedure.
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