USAJOBS · 16 hours ago
Deputy Associate General Counsel for Program Enforcement (CMS)
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$152K/yr - $152K/yrThe HHS Office of the General Counsel seeks a senior legal executive to serve as Deputy Associate General Counsel for the Program Enforcement Group within the CMS Division. The DAGC leads a large team handling high-impact appeals before the Departmental Appeals Board, federal court litigation, and bankruptcy matters.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the recently established Program Enforcement Group within the CMS Division of the Office of the General Counsel
Design the group to further develop and strategically position the Program Enforcement Group to handle complex administrative appeals, federal court litigation, and bankruptcy matters
Establish and refine clear processes for decision-making, case management, and escalation of high-risk or high-impact matters
Oversee and mentor a large team of highly experienced attorneys, setting clear expectations, supporting professional development, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing work environment
Balance hands-on legal work with strategic oversight, stepping in personally on the most significant or sensitive cases
Work closely with HHS and CMS leadership, the Department of Justice, and other federal partners to align enforcement strategy and ensure consistent legal positions across the agency
Shape policies and procedures to protect the integrity of Medicare and Medicaid
Qualification
Required
Must possess J.D. or LL.B degree
Applicants must be licensed and authorized to practice law under the laws of a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any territorial court established under the United States Constitution
Judicial status is acceptable in lieu of active status in States that prohibit sitting judges from maintaining active status to practice law
Being in good standing is acceptable in lieu of active status in States where the licensing authority considers good standing as having a current license to practice law
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
Subject to a 1-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed)
Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so
May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests
File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on
You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal
You must meet the qualification requirements of this position no later than the closing date of the job opportunity announcement
Demonstrated experience handling and overseeing complex legal and factual issues
Demonstrated leadership experience directing an effective cadre of lawyers and supporting personnel, setting appropriate priorities, and ensuring that the organization meets clients' needs for a high functioning litigation group handling a large volume of complex, high priority litigation
Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people
Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades
Demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality
Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture
Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors
Preferred
Prior supervisory experience preferred
Benefits
HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
Company
USAJOBS
USAJOBS enables federal job seekers to access job opportunities across hundreds of federal agencies and organizations.
Founded in 1996
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
Company data provided by crunchbase