Medicaid Payment And Financing Principal Analyst

Summary

MACPAC, a non-partisan legislative branch agency that advises the U.S. Congress on Medicaid and CHIP policy issues, is seeking a Medicaid Payment and Financing Principal Analyst.

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

04/09/2024 to 07/09/2024

• Salary

$125,000 - $160,000 per year

• Pay scale & grade

GS 00

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

• Washington, DC

• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

• Travel Required

Not required

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

• Appointment type

Permanent

• Direct-Hire Authority

• Work schedule

Full-time -

• Service

Excepted

• Promotion potential

None

• Job family (Series)

1160 Financial Analysis

• Supervisory status

No

• Security clearance

Not Required

• Drug test

No

• Announcement number

DEST-12377678-24-CEB

• Control number

785744400

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This job is open to

• The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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Duties

Principal analysts are seasoned technical experts who lead MACPAC's analytic work on key policy issues affecting Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). They work under the direction of the executive director and policy directors, but are expected to conceptualize and manage significant bodies of work, often involving other team members. Qualified candidates have knowledge and expertise in Medicaid payment and financing policies. This could include experience in policy areas such as fee-for-service base and supplemental payments, managed care capitation rates and directed payments, state approaches to provider payment, and payment and rebates for prescription drugs.

A principal analyst is expected, on a routine basis, to be able to:

• conduct analytic work including:

• designing, directing, and conducting rigorous research projects on Medicaid and CHIP topics;

• playing a leadership role in development of MACPAC's research agenda by identifying focused lines of inquiry related to areas of congressional or Commissioner interest;

• applying subject matter expertise to the analysis of Medicaid and CHIP topics, including proposed policies and developing issues; and

• preparing analyses for technical support of congressional staff.

• communicate effectively orally and in writing by:

• conceptualizing and developing content of MACPAC products (e.g., issue briefs, reports, comment letters) on increasingly complex issues, organizing information and translating technical content for lay audiences;

• presenting the results of analytic and other work and leading issue-focused discussions and meetings on Medicaid and CHIP topics with internal teams, Commissioners, and external stakeholders including congressional staff;

• structuring meeting materials and presentations to support decision making by the Commission; and

• responding to questions from Commissioners in real time on specific aspects of work and its implications:

• ensure the quality of MACPAC work, including taking responsibility that a portfolio of work (including that conducted by external contractors and junior staff) meets organizational standards for being thorough, objective accurate, and nonpartisan;

• represent and speak on behalf of MACPAC in meetings with stakeholder organizations, researchers, government agencies, and others interested in MACPAC's work, including ability to speak on work beyond own portfolio; and

• perform other duties as assigned.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

https://phf.tbe.taleo.net/phf03/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=MACPAC&cws=37&rid=59.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills

In order to perform the major duties listed above, a principal analyst must:

• demonstrate significant knowledge of state and federal Medicaid and CHIP policy and program issues;

• demonstrate strong skills in critical thinking and policy analysis, including the ability to:

• effectively construct arguments and use evidence to tell a story and translate findings and decisions into clear priorities and action;

• apply subject matter expertise to the analysis of Medicaid and CHIP topics outside of main research portfolio;

• recommend appropriate actions or next steps when analytic findings are ambiguous or contradictory; and

• relate research and analytic findings to the broader Commission agenda in addition to the immediate policy question.

• demonstrate project management tasks, including:

• serving as a project team leader, including project planning for internal and extramural policy analysis and research and communicating with team members;

• ability to balance multiple project responsibilities under various deadlines;

• supervising (directing and providing feedback on) the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of work by others on team; and

• serving as project officer for external research and policy contracts which may include major task order contracts.

• engage in learning and development by:

• continuing to develop new knowledge and skills; may seek opportunities to develop skills or specialize in a functional role (e.g., congressional affairs, data analysis, contracting); and

• listening and responding to feedback from supervisor and colleagues.

• demonstrate teamwork and accountability by:

• playing an active role in identifying and filling gaps in staff knowledge and skills;

• providing technical review of work plans and products;

• providing guidance and constructive feedback to more junior staff to encourage learning and development; and

• expanding productive working relationships with peers and external organizations.

Education

The minimum educational requirements for the principal analyst position include:

• a graduate degree in health policy, health services research, public policy, public health, public health, statistics, economics or other related field;

• expertise in a substantive area related to the Commission's statutory authority; and

• at least seven years of experience in health policy analysis or research, and at least two years of experience planning and leading complex projects and translating results for lay audiences with minimal supervision.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Please read the "Next steps" section for more information.

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• Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

https://www.macpac.gov/employment-opportunities/.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

This is a full-time position based in downtown Washington, DC with federal employee health and retirement benefits. Interested applicants should be available to work in the office two days per week with flexibility to attend other in-person events as needed. Salary competitive with those in other federal agencies.

A complete application should include a cover letter, resume and two writing samples. To the greatest possible, applicants should send original writing instead of publications that have undergone editing by colleagues or other professionals. We prefer traditional resumes, as opposed to the federal resume required for positions on USAJOBS. To apply, please visit: https://phf.tbe.taleo.net/phf03/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=MACPAC&cws=37&rid=59.

Agency contact information

Human Resources

Email

hr-admin@macpac.gov

Address

Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission

1800 M St NW

Suite 650 South

Washington, DC 20036

US

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Next steps

https://phf.tbe.taleo.net/phf03/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=MACPAC&cws=37&rid=59.

• Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

• Reasonable accommodation policy

• Financial suitability

• Selective Service

• New employee probationary period

• Signature and false statements

• Privacy Act

• Social security number request

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Required Documents

https://www.macpac.gov/employment-opportunities/.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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How to Apply

This is a full-time position based in downtown Washington, DC with federal employee health and retirement benefits. Interested applicants should be available to work in the office two days per week with flexibility to attend other in-person events as needed. Salary competitive with those in other federal agencies.

A complete application should include a cover letter, resume and two writing samples. To the greatest possible, applicants should send original writing instead of publications that have undergone editing by colleagues or other professionals. We prefer traditional resumes, as opposed to the federal resume required for positions on USAJOBS. To apply, please visit: https://phf.tbe.taleo.net/phf03/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=MACPAC&cws=37&rid=59.

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Agency contact information

Human Resources

Email

hr-admin@macpac.gov

Address

Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission

1800 M St NW

Suite 650 South

Washington, DC 20036

US

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

https://phf.tbe.taleo.net/phf03/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=MACPAC&cws=37&rid=59.

Read more

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

• Reasonable accommodation policy

• Financial suitability

• Selective Service

• New employee probationary period

• Signature and false statements

• Privacy Act

• Social security number request

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

04/09/2024 to 07/09/2024

• Salary

$125,000 - $160,000 per year

• Pay scale & grade

GS 00

• Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

• Washington, DC

• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

• Travel Required

Not required

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

• Appointment type

Permanent

• Direct-Hire Authority

• Work schedule

Full-time -

• Service

Excepted

• Promotion potential

None

• Job family (Series)

1160 Financial Analysis

• Supervisory status

No

• Security clearance

Not Required

• Drug test

No

• Announcement number

DEST-12377678-24-CEB

• Control number

785744400

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/785744400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.