Deputy Director for Operations

Summary This position is located in the Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (CCIIO), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). As the Deputy Director for Operations, you will provide executive direction, leadership, and support to CCIIO's program operations with a primary focus on the operational implementation and continuing management of the federal health insurance exchange. Learn more about this agency This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Senior executives Individuals looking for an executive-level job and who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). Clarification from the agency Open to all groups of qualified individuals from the public, including current employees within the Federal Excepted Service, current employees within the Federal Competitive Service, and current career SES and SES reinstatement eligibles. SESCDP graduates may also apply for noncompetitive consideration. Duties • Oversees the development and implementation of the operational policies governing Federally facilitated and state-based marketplace exchanges. • Oversees the consumer information assistance provided to enable consumers to obtain maximum benefits from the new health insurance system; and establishes and issues consumer assistance grants to states. • Serves on high-level committees/groups and participates in congressional hearings and other legislative interactions to provide authoritative information, advice, and counsel on HHS health care programs and activities. • Collaborates with the CMS Office of the Administrator and HHS Office of the Secretary to identify, analyze, develop, and implement policies and strategies addressing major program and operational issues tied to health insurance reform implementation. • Represents the CMS and HHS senior leadership in conferences, testimonies, and negotiations with executive-level officials. Requirements Conditions of employment • 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 screening, including background and security checks. • 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. • The Ethics in Government Act, PL 95-521 requires the applicant selected for this position to submit a financial disclosure statement, OGE-278e, prior to assuming the SES position, annually, and upon termination of employment. • Status applicants must submit a copy of their most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which verifies status. • All initial appointments to an SES position are contingent on approval from OPM's Qualifications Review Board unless the selectee has successfully participated in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program. • Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. Qualifications 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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. 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. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. 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. There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs). TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qua