Research Analyst

At CMS, we believe that at the core of our organization are the employees that carry out the Agency’s vision of advancing health equity, expanding coverage, and improving health outcomes.

About the role:

This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS), Medicaid Benefits and Health Programs Group.

As a Research Analyst, (seen as a Social Science Research Analyst on USAJOBS.gov), you will serve as Policy Analyst to the Division of Pharmacy (DP) in the Medicaid Benefits and Health Services Group (MBHPG).

Salary:

$117,962 - $153,354 per year

Where we're Hiring:

• Washington, DC
• Woodlawn, MD

What you'll do:

• Lead and/or conduct data analyses and special studies related to Medicaid prescription drug programs, and related operational issues.
• Prepare a variety of written products, including briefing documents, reports, and issue papers.
• Conduct user Acceptance Testing of the Medicaid Drug Program system to include creating test case scenarios and executing test case scenarios all contractor changes.
• Develop operational and system solutions to support system enhancements and improvements, including maintenance and troubleshooting operational inquiries.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and contractors as a subject matter expert (SME), providing business and technical guidance on all inquiries pertaining to the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (MDRP).

Qualifications:

In order to qualify for the GS-13, you must meet the following:

• Conducting analyses using healthcare related data to evaluate Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and/or similar national health care program; AND
• Advising on data collection, data quality, and data reporting, including providing technical assistance to states and other stakeholders on submitting and using Medicaid and CHIP data, or an equivalent national level program; AND
• Experience drafting various communication documents to collect, review, evaluate, and report on data for Medicaid and CHIP, or an equivalent national program.

You MUST apply through USAJOBS by 07/15/2024 to be considered.