HR Officer

Summary

This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Office of Human Capital (OHC), Talent Acquisition & Benefits Group (TABG). As an HR Officer, GS-0201-15, you will serve as the Director of Talent Acquisition & Benefits Group under the administrative direction of the Chief Human Capital Officer.

Duties

• Establishes and maintains oversight of program metrics and reporting requirements to satisfy internal and external quality control reviews of the Group. Develops, implements, and advises on talent acquisition and benefits plans, policies and procedures across the agency.
• Ensures comprehensive regulatory compliance in the processing of Personnel and Payroll actions and Human Resources Officer signature authority for the agency’s official personnel/payroll documents.
• Collaborates with the CHCO and Deputy CHCO in the evaluation of budgetary data and information relating to the planned utilization of personnel.
• Maintains a productive working relationship with other top managers and key staff members throughout CMS to ensure an equal partnership between Group program objectives and overall operating program objectives.

Required Documents

• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional.
• As of September 27, 2025, federal agencies will only accept resumes that are two pages or less in length.
• Your resume must indicate your citizenship and whether you are registered with the Selective Service if you are a male born after December 31, 1959.
• Your resume must also list your work experience and education (if applicable), including the start and end dates (mm/yyyy) of each employment, along with the number of hours worked per week.
• For work in the Federal service, you must include the series and grade level for the position(s). Your resume will be used to validate your responses to the assessment tool(s). For resume and application tips, visit: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/2026-required-documents.pdf 2.
• CMS Required Documents (e.g., SF-50, DD-214, SF-15, etc.). Current CMS employees are REQUIRED to submit a copy of their most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) at the time of application.
• Additional documents may also be required to be considered for this vacancy announcement. Failure to provide the required documentation WILL result in an ineligible rating OR non-consideration. 3. College Transcripts.
• Although this position does not require a degree, you may substitute college credit in whole or in part for experience at specified grade levels.
• You must submit a copy of your transcript at the time of application in order to substitute your education for the required experience.
• If you do not submit a transcript, your education will not be considered in determining your qualifications for the position.
• You may submit an unofficial transcript or a list of college courses completed, indicating course title, credit hours, and grades received. An official transcript is required if you are selected for the position.
• College Transcripts and Foreign Education: Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that it is comparable to the education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S.
• For a listing of services that can perform this evaluation.
• visit the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services website.
• This list, which may not be all-inclusive, is for informational purposes only and does not imply any endorsement of any specific agency.
• If you are applying for a position for which a state license is issued (e.g., physician, engineer, attorney).
• possession of a valid and current U.S. professional license by a graduate of a foreign professional school or program is sufficient proof that the foreign education has been determined to be equivalent to the requisite U.S. professional education in that occupational field.
• 4.
• Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency-Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.
• Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency-Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to commencing the USA Hire Competency-Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis.
• If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency-Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision.
• You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency-Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.
• To determine if you need an RA, please click here to review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. PLEASE NOTE: A complete application package includes the online application, resume, and CMS required documents.
• Please carefully review the full job announcement, which includes the “Required Documents” and “How to Apply” sections. Failure to submit the online application, resume, and CMS required documents will result in your not being considered for employment.