USAJOBS · 5 hours ago
Associate General Counsel for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Division
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$152K/yr - $152K/yr
10+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a senior legal executive to serve as Associate General Counsel for the CMS Division. The AGC leads legal strategy for Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and ACA programs, directly impacting national health policy.
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U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
This position is the head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Division (CMSD) in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC)
It is a rare opportunity to serve as the lead attorney for the CMS Division, directing legal strategy for programs that shape health coverage, affordability, and innovation across the nation
The Associate General Counsel (AGC) for CMSD provides executive-level legal leadership for Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and the Affordable Care Act (ACA), programs that collectively affect hundreds of millions of people and anchor the U.S. health care system
The role oversees the legal architecture for Medicare Advantage, Medicaid Managed Care, CMS Innovation Center models, drug price negotiation and rebate programs, Quality Improvement Organizations, and other high-impact initiatives at the forefront of national health policy
This position also leads legal oversight of the federal private health insurance markets, including Health Benefit Exchanges, ACA market reforms, and consumer surprise billing protections, placing the AGC at the intersection of public programs, private markets, and consumer protection
As chief of the CMS Division, the incumbent has full executive and managerial authority over one of OGC's most complex and visible divisions, setting strategy, leading and developing a high-performing legal workforce, and ensuring trusted legal counsel to CMS and HHS leadership
The role demands vision, decisiveness, and the ability to lead through complexity and change
The AGC operates with significant independence and influence, reporting to the Deputy General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer for CMS and working directly with CMS leadership, the General Counsel, the Secretary of HHS, and counterparts across the federal government
This position is ideal for a senior legal leader seeking to operate at the highest levels of government, lead at scale, and have a lasting impact on the future of U.S. healthcare
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
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
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES
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
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
Preferred
Prior supervisory experience required
Prior experience of 10+ years with CMS 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.
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