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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Social Science Research Analyst

Woodlawn, Maryland, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$142K/yr - $185K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Social Science Research Analyst for the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI). In this role, you will provide technical expertise and guidance on Medicare Part B and D policy and payment issues, as well as develop innovative and strategic prescription drug policy and operational processes to implement Medicare Part B and D drug models.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provides technical expertise, guidance, and support on Medicare Part B and D prescription drug models, Medicare Part D operational activities, and/or Medicare Part D economic analyses and studies

Provides expert guidance to Director, Deputy Director, and higher level management within SCMG and at the Group level, as directed on the advancement of technical, operational, budgetary, procurement and contracting processes, business requirements

Identify and analyze prescription drug coverage policy and payment trends to address challenges to beneficiaries accessing affordable prescription drugs related to Part B and Part D programs

Designs, implements, and maintains Medicare prescription drug model(s) and conducts economic impact analyses and other drug-related research projects to develop the most appropriate response to the problems of health care delivery and financing

Leads technical responses to correspondence and leadership inquiries concerning the impact of Medicare Part B and Part D drug model policies on the health care industry, program beneficiaries, and other stakeholders

Qualification

Medicare policy expertiseValue-based health care modelsQuantitative analysisPrescription drug policyEconomic impact analysisCustomer serviceResilienceInterpersonal skillsProblem solvingFlexibility

Required

You must be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply for this position

You will be subject to a background and suitability investigation

Time-in-Grade restrictions apply

Your resume must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position

In order to qualify for the GS-14, 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:

Providing technical leadership in the design, implementation, or evaluation of value-based health care models in Medicare

Supporting the drafting of regulation or provides quantitative analysis to support regulatory changes in prescription drug payment policy

Identifying and analyzing prescription drug coverage policy and payment trends specific to implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act changes in Medicare that may impact current or CMMI mission goals

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

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