Security ClearanceNot Required
Duties
Performing analytical studies and evaluate prescription drug benefits in policy areas related to access to Title XVIII, Part D plans, Part D benefit design.,Serving as lead for coordination of benefits between other payors and Part D organizations, as well as the low-income subsidy program under Part D.,Serving as the agency’s primary liaison for external stakeholders on pharmacy transaction standards.,Influencing major Federal program decisions and legislative proposals through policy analysis and recommendations.,Building and maintaining collaborative relationships with Centers and Groups within CMS and HHS to advance electronic pharmacy standards and coordination of benefits operations and policy.
Qualifications
ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY 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. Providing technical expertise for electronic pharmacy transaction standards and coordination of benefit (COB) initiatives and activities related to legislation, regulation and program policy; AND 2. Identifying potential improvements or changes for the Medicare Part D program and making recommendations to implement such solutions; AND 3. Communicating technical and detailed information in a variety of formats such as regulations, briefing papers, and presentations. 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. Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12956624
Other Information
Bargaining Unit Position: Yes Tour of Duty: Flexible Recruitment Incentive: Not Authorized Relocation Incentive: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure: Required: OGE-450 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.