Summary This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Medicare (CM). As a Supervisory Health Insurance Specialist, GS-0107-15, you will oversee policy development for Medicare Advantage, PACE, Cost Plan Contracts, and employee group plans at CMS and improve capacity for integration of data driven analysis to support policy development. Responsibilities Direct efforts to develop new policies in program and industry objectives, the health care delivery system, beneficiary health care needs, and new plan types to support an appropriate range of choices for beneficiaries. Conduct data analysis and environmental scans on emerging topics and trends in the health plan industry. Oversee the interpretation of established policies and provides technical assistance stakesholders Represent the division in consultations with the local, state, and U.S. government officials, and the public regarding interpretation and impact of health plan and other policy matters. Oversee a team of specialists by setting task assignments, reviewing performance, providing feedback, and carrying out the mission of CMS in then delivery of Medicare Advantage health plans. 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: (1) Developing, implementing, and reviewing health insurance industry regulations, policies or guidance to show theimpact of the administration of health plans; (2) Providing technical assistance and leadership to subordinates in the interpretation and development or regulations, policies, or guidance; AND (3) Planning and overseeing the operation and management of staff activities for the development of Medicare Advantage, PACE, Cost Plan Contracts and employee group plans products and policies. 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/12442035 Education Additional Information Bargaining Unit Position: No Tour of Duty: Flexible Recruitment/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; however, CMS offers flexible working arrangements and allows employees the opportunity to participate in telework combined with alternative work schedules at the manager's discretion. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Supervisory positions must report a minimum 2 times per week and non-Supervisory positions must report a minimum of 2 times per pay period. 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/employeeguides/careertransition.asp.