Special Assistant

Summary

This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight. As a Special Assistant, GS-0301-14, you will serve as Special Assistant and Senior Analyst to the Director of CCIIO to coordinate and provide technical assistance and direction relative to the operation and administration of the CCIIO functional areas and strategic priorities.

Duties

• Plans and performs special program reviews, studies, evaluations, and analytical studies on practices related to CCIIO programs, Agency programs, or HHS directives.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of existing policies and reviews new policy and legislative initiatives for potential impact on CCIIO.
• Provides and communicates status updates to the Director of CCIIO and leadership on project goals, objectives, and deadlines to ensure understanding of tasks and achieved results.
• Directly represent the CCIIO senior executive team as a liaison and facilitator for senior and executive-level internal and external audiences.
• Serve as a liaison with other CMS Program Offices, HHS Operating Divisions, and external stakeholder groups by representing the Director of CCIIO on committees and workgroups or arranging for or fulfilling requests for information and comments.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the additional assessments required for this position. In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process.

In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires successful completion of additional assessments, including a subject matter expert resume review. These assessments measure the critical competencies listed below that are required to successfully perform the job. A Subject Matter Expert will assist in the resume review process to help determine whether you meet the minimum job qualifications. Please follow all instructions carefully.

Errors or omissions may affect your rating. You will be evaluated on the following competencies: Program Management Analysis Oral Communication Project Management Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

Required Documents

• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
• Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional.
• NOTE: 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://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include. 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.
• Click here for a detailed description of the required documents.
• Failure to provide the required documentation WILL result in an ineligible rating OR non-consideration. 3.
• 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, 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, transcripts (if qualifying through education substitution or a combination of education and experience), 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, transcripts (if applicable), and CMS required documents will result in your not being considered for employment.