Supervisory Health Insurance Specialist

Summary This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS), Managed Care Medicaid Group (MCG). As a Supervisory Health Insurance Specialist, GS‑0107‑15, you will direct staff responsible for the development of Medicaid Managed Care policies, including overarching program, financial policy, program monitoring and oversight, and operations. Overview

Open: 10/30/2025 Close: 11/05/2025 Salary: $167,603 to $195,200 per year (GS‑15) Location: Woodlawn, MD Telework eligible: Yes—per agency policy. Remote work: No. Travel: Occasional (up to 10%). Appointment type: Permanent Work schedule: Full‑time Eligibility to Apply

Internal to an agency: Current federal employees of the hiring agency. Career transition: Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. Clarification: Career Transition Assistance Plan eligibles; OR current permanent career and career‑conditional employees in CMS only. Duties

Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short‑term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion. Lead development, monitoring, enforcement, and evaluation of regulations, policies, procedures, State Plan Amendments and other guidelines for States in designing and implementing Medicaid Managed Care programs. Serve as Group Deputy Director / 2nd line manager directing staff on Medicaid Managed Care policies, including overarching program and financial policy, program monitoring and oversight, and operations. Provide executive leadership: administer key national program policies and procedures; oversee projects implemented across MCG divisions; when the Director is absent, assume responsibility for MCG operations. Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Subject to a background and suitability investigation. Time‑in‑Grade restrictions apply. Qualifications

All qualification requirements must be met within thirty days of the closing date of this announcement. To qualify for GS‑15, you must demonstrate at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑14 grade level in the federal government, obtained either in the private or public sector. The experience must include: Lead and oversee a national and/or statewide healthcare, public welfare, or managed care plan serving low‑income families, adults and children, including program and financial policy development and program monitoring/oversight. Occupy a senior leadership position that includes negotiation and collaboration with senior officials on complex national or state health care, public welfare, or managed care issues. Direct the development or editing of technical and non‑technical documents such as health care program policies, guidance, decision papers, regulations, and other guidance documents. Experience includes paid, unpaid and volunteer work (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps). All qualifying experience, including volunteer experience, will be credited. Education

This position does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional Information

Bargaining Unit Position:

No Tour of Duty:

Flexible Recruitment Incentive:

Not Authorized Relocation Incentive:

Not Authorized Financial Disclosure:

Required – OGE‑450 Workplace flexibility: This position has a recurring reporting requirement to the CMS office. Employees may participate in alternative work schedules at the manager’s discretion. CTAP and ICTAP provide eligible displaced federal employees with priority over other candidates. Benefits

A federal career provides a comprehensive benefits package for employees and families. Contact the hiring agency for details on specific benefits offered. The full benefits information is available online. Required Documents

Resume

showing relevant experience; cover letter optional. Include citizenship, Selective Service registration (if applicable), work experience and education with dates and hours, and series/grade for federal positions. CMS Required Documents

(e.g., SF‑50, DD‑214, SF‑15). Current CMS employees must submit a copy of their most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF‑50) upon application. Failure to provide required documentation may result in ineligibility. Request reasonable accommodation for assessments if needed; submit documentation prior to starting the USA Hire assessments. How to Apply

Complete all required questionnaires, assessments, and submit all required documentation by 11:59 PM (ET) on 11/05/2025. Follow the application instructions on USAJOBS. Submit your application through the “Apply” button, answer questions, attach supporting documents, and click “Submit Application.” If assessments are required, you will be notified after submission. Complete assessments within 48 hours of receiving the link. For consistent record‑keeping, responses to assessments may be reused for one year. Agency Contact Information

CMS HR Inquiries: hrinquiries@cms.hhs.gov Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services 7500 Security Blvd Woodlawn, MD 21244 US Next Steps

After your application is reviewed, you may receive instructions to access the USA Hire system for online assessments, which must be completed within 48 hours of announcement close. You can request reasonable accommodations for assessments. Your status will be updated in the USAJOBS account. Fair and Transparent

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service signature and false statements Social security number request

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