USAJOBS · 1 day ago
Deputy Associate General Counsel for Program Review (CMSD)
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$152K/yr - $152K/yr
10+ years expThe HHS Office of the General Counsel seeks a senior supervisory attorney for the CMS Division's Program Review Group. The role delivers high-level legal advice on Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, CLIA, private insurance reforms, drug pricing, Innovation Center models, and other CMS initiatives, while leading a legal team and coordinating with senior OGC, CMS, and HHS leadership.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide strategic, high-level legal counsel to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on some of the most consequential healthcare policy initiatives in the federal government, including major regulations, guidance, and legislation affecting Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, CLIA, private insurance markets, Health Benefit Exchanges, consumer surprise billing protections, drug pricing and rebate programs, and CMS Innovation Center models
Lead and manage a team of experienced attorneys and support staff, setting legal strategy, assigning and overseeing work, and mentoring attorneys to deliver timely, high-quality advice on complex regulatory and statutory issues, while exercising full supervisory responsibility for hiring, performance management, and professional development
Exercise significant independent judgment in advising on novel and high-stakes legal issues, identifying matters with broad policy or political sensitivity, and elevating issues as appropriate to senior leadership, while ensuring consistent and defensible legal interpretations across CMS, the Office of the General Counsel, and HHS
Serve as a senior legal advisor to CMS and HHS leadership on complex questions of statutory interpretation, regulatory design, and program implementation, and regularly engages with the Associate General Counsel, Deputy General Counsels, the General Counsel, and senior policy officials
Oversee program review support for CMS-related litigation and works closely with litigation teams to align regulatory policy, legal risk assessment, and defense strategy in high-visibility matters
Contribute to Division-level strategic planning, resource allocation, and workload management, and directs the effective use of personnel and resources to support CMS's mission and national healthcare priorities
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
Active Membership or admission to the bar is required
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution
Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position
Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications
Substantial practice and demonstrated expertise with laws governing the programs CMS administers, such as Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, private insurance market reforms (including Health Benefit Exchanges and consumer surprise billing), among others
Requires extensive experience with administrative law, including the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) and the Congressional Review Act (CRA), and guiding a large team responsible for providing legal advice and analysis of complex and novel legal issues
Requires extensive experience coordinating with CMS, CMSD, and OGC leadership on challenging, cross-cutting, and time-sensitive matters
Demonstrated leadership experience and excellence directing an effective cadre of regulatory lawyers and supporting personnel, setting appropriate priorities, and ensuring that the organization meets clients' needs for a high functioning group handling a large volume of extremely complex, high priority rulemakings, guidance documents, agency initiatives, and other assignments
In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs
If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position
If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs
Individuals selected for SES positions members may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement
Preferred
Prior supervisory experience required
Prior experience of 10+ years with CMS or HHS programs 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.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
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