Management and Program Analyst

Summary This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Medicare, Business Operation Staff-2 (BOS2) . As a Management and Program Analyst, GS-0343-13, you will serve as an advisor to management in various administrative and operational areas to include performance management, monetary, non-monetary awards and recognition, as well as a contracting advisor for various contracts throughout the Center of Medicare (CM). Responsibilities Responsible for planning, writing reports, conducting preparedness activities and preparations of responses, evaluation, review and prioritization of financial resources associated with assigned projects and programs. Provides senior leadership with objectively based information for making decisions. Researches and provides guidance and requests input and responses to personnel actions as relates awards, performance plan evaluations, training strategies, and other personnel related issues of the Center. Serves as the initial contact point within CM-CD for program and/or, administrative management issues and requests requiring advice, input and/or response. Develops new and revised operational policies and practices and follows through on their implementation in order to develop long range and short range strategic and logistical plans required to support varied levels of program operations. 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-13 , 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-12 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, to include: (1) Analyzing and evaluating methods and techniques to recommend improvements to managerial and administrative operations or processes; AND (2) Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders on projects, action items, inquiries to resolve issues; AND (3) Presenting recommendations and conclusions based on analysis and evaluation of business processes or 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/12618669 Education Additional Information Bargaining Unit Position: Yes- American Federation of Government Employees, Local 1923 Tour of Duty: Flexible Recruitment/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; 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/employee guides/career transition.asp.