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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).. Conduct analyses of the quality and performance of HHS health and human services programs, including analyses of case mix adjustment of survey estimates of satisfaction with plan and provider performance.. Utilize appropriate market research and statistical techniques to identify ways to improve services to these programs.. 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).. Appointment will be subject to the successful completion of the investigation and favorable adjudication.

social science research analyst

﻿<div><h5><p>Summary</p></h5><p>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).</p><p>As a Social Science Research Analyst, GS-0101-13, you will develop and use survey, market research, and statistical methodologies and techniques to conduct studies of assigned HHS programs.</p><h5><p>Duties</p></h5><ul><li>Conduct analyses of the quality and performance of HHS health and human services programs, including analyses of case mix adjustment of survey estimates of satisfaction with plan and provider performance.</li><li>Utilize appropriate market research and statistical techniques to identify ways to improve services to these programs.</li><li>Lead in the development of clearly written and concise issue papers and talking points for senior staff when needed.</li><li>Design, analyze, implement, and interpret studies regarding the influence of communications about disease and therapy.</li><li>Represent the organization at briefings and other meetings regarding the justification and approval of specific projects.</li></ul><h5><p>Requirements</p></h5><ul><li>You must be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply for this position.</li><li>You will be subject to a background and suitability investigation.</li></ul><h5><p>Qualifications</p></h5><p><strong>ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.</strong></p><p><strong>In order to qualify for the GS-13</strong>, 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) Conducting quantitative analyses of health care insurance programs or payment models using statistical techniques; AND 2) Interpreting and analyzing data to be included in study reports, issues papers, or presentation materials related to Medicare, Medicaid or other health insurance programs; AND 3) Summarizing key policy-relevant data findings and communicating them in writing and/or verbally.</p><p>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.</p><h5><p>How You Will Be Evaluated</p></h5><p>You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.</p><p>If you meet the minimum qualifications and education requirements for this position, your application and responses to the online application will be evaluated under Category Rating and Selection procedures for placement in one of the following categories:</p><ul><li>Best Qualified - for those who are superior in the evaluation criteria</li><li>Well Qualified - for those who excel in the evaluation criteria</li><li>Qualified - for those who only meet the minimum qualification requirements</li></ul><p>The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points or apply the "rule of three" but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Veterans' preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent will be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of professional or scientific positions at the GS-09 level or higher).</p><p>Once the announcement has closed, your online application, resume, transcripts and CMS required documents will be used to determine if you meet eligibility and qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.</p><p>Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):</p><ul><li>Analysis</li><li>Oral Communication</li><li>Research</li><li>Written Communication</li></ul><p>This is a competitive vacancy announcement advertised under Delegated Examining Authority. Selections made under this vacancy announcement will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would therefore be given new appointments to the civil service; however, benefits, time served and all other Federal entitlements would remain the same.</p><h5><p>Required Documents</p></h5><p><strong>The following documents are REQUIRED:</strong></p><ol><li><strong>Resume</strong><strong>showing relevant experience; cover letter optional</strong>. Your resume must indicate your citizenship and if you are registered for Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/59. Your resume must also list your work experience and education (if applicable) including the start and end dates (mm/yyyy) of each employment along with the number of hours worked per week. For work in the Federal service, you must include the series and grade level for the position(s). Your resume will be used to validate your responses to the assessment tool(s). For resume and application tips visit:</li><li><strong>CMS Required Documents (e.g., SF-50, DD-214, SF-15, etc.).</strong> Required documents may be necessary to be considered for this vacancy announcement. . Failure to provide the required documentation WILL result in an ineligible rating OR non-consideration.</li><li><strong>College Transcripts.</strong> Since this position requires specific education, you must submit a transcript attesting to your possession of the required education. You may submit an unofficial transcript or a list of college courses completed indicating course titles, credit hours, and grades received. An official transcript is required if you are selected for the position. If selected, you must provide an original document before the final job offer may be extended. If you do not submit a transcript indicating your possession of the required education, you will not be considered for this position.</li></ol><p><strong>College Transcripts and Foreign Education: </strong>Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. For a listing of services that can perform this evaluation, visit the website. This list, which may not be all inclusive, is for informational purposes only and does not imply any endorsement of any specific agency.</p><p>If you are applying for a position for which a state license is issued (e.g., physician, engineer, attorney) possession of a valid and current U.S. professional license by a graduate of a foreign professional school or program is sufficient proof that the foreign education has been determined to be equivalent to the requisite U.S. professional education in that occupational field.</p><p><u><strong>PLEASE NOTE:</strong></u> A complete application package includes the online application, resume, transcripts and CMS required documents. Please carefully review the full job announcement to include the "Required Documents" and "How to Apply" sections. Failure to submit the online application, resume, transcripts and CMS required documents, will result in you not being considered for employment.</p><h5><p>Additional Forms REQUIRED Prior to Appointment:</p></h5><ul><li><strong>Optional Form 306, Declaration of Federal Employment and the Background/Suitability Investigation</strong> <ul><li>A background and suitability investigation will be required for all selectees. Appointment will be subject to the successful completion of the investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements may be grounds for appropriate personnel action. In addition, if hired, a reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required at a later time. If selected, the Optional Form 306 will be required prior to final job offer.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Form I-9, Employment Verification and the Electronic Eligibility Verification Program</strong> <ul><li>CMS participates in the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers. If selected, the Form I-9 will be required at the time of in-processing.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Standard Form 61, Appointment Affidavits</strong> <ul><li>If selected, the Standard Form 61 will be required at the time of in-processing.</li></ul></li></ul><p>If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an .</p><p>If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:</p><p>Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from.</p><p>Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.</p></div><h3>J-18808-Ljbffr</h3>

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