Senior Research and Evaluation Lead

This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI), Research & Rapid Cycle Eval. Group (RREG), Div. of Data Research & Analytic Methods (DDRAM). As a Social Science Research Analyst, referred to here as, Senior Research and Evaluation Lead, GS-0101-14, you will serve as a Senior Technical Analyst for DDRAM's work relating to drugs covered under Medicare Parts B and D. Design, coordinate, and monitor evaluations of model tests and demonstration projects and conducts studies related to the delivery and payment of services under the Medicare and Medicaid/CHIP programs. Perform senior and technical policy review and guidance of research and demonstration projects and CMS projects, as they pertain to drugs covered under the Medicare Parts B and D program. Prepare reports, presentations, and articles incorporating the results and findings of research (intramural and extramural) and presents summaries and relevant results of research in progress or completed to appropriate officials in CMS and DHHS. Represent CMS at conferences and in technical discussions with professional, public and private organizations to further the understanding of complex issues. Manage and monitor the performance of assigned research and demonstration studies as a COR, reviews and comments on the technical adequacy and relevancy of deliverables and prepares necessary documents to modify contracts. 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 receiving further consideration. 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: Designing, directing, or conducting quantitative analyses of changes related to drugs in Medicaid and/or Medicare Parts B and/or D; AND Leading or participating in projects to analyze the impact of healthcare related regulations, statutes, or policies on Medicare or Medicaid programs (i.e., Medicare Part B and/or D drugs); AND Summarizing findings or results from studies and making recommendations on healthcare related issues to stakeholders (e.g., senior leadership, scientific groups, healthcare organizations, Federal agencies). 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. Education Requirement: In addition to meeting the qualification requirements, all candidates must have the following educational requirements: Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION). OR Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. OR Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field TRANSCRIPTS are required to verify satisfactory completion of the educational requirement listed above. Please see "Required Documents" section below for what documentation is required at the time of application. Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13073870