Summary
This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Medicare, Medicare Drug Rebate and Negotiations Group (MDRNG), in the Division of Contract Support (DCS). As a Health Insurance Specialist, GS-0107-14, you will serve as a Lead and SME for the group and CMS leadership in navigating the contracting processes to ensure effective and efficient contracting operations within the center/organization.
Duties
Serves as the Division’s technical advisor and subject matter expert on IRA acquisition strategy, contracting, and budget execution.
Develops and updates acquisition plans, policies, procedures, and long-range projections based on program needs, legislation, and Agency requirements.
Performs COR Level III responsibilities for complex contracts, task orders, and interagency agreements, including pre- and post-award coordination.
Monitors contract performance, deliverables, invoices, funding, risks, and corrective actions to support effective program operations.
Provides technical leadership to staff by setting priorities, coordinating assignments, monitoring progress, and resolving complex acquisition issues.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the results of the online assessments required for this position. A Subject Matter Expert may assist in the resume review process to help determine whether you meet the minimum job qualifications. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.