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From: Ronza.Othman@cms.hhs.gov<BR>Reply-to: blindlaw@nfbnet.org<BR>To:
blindlaw@nfbnet.org<BR>CC: pmaurer@nfb.org<BR>Sent: 2/27/2012 4:53:32 P.M.
Eastern Standard Time<BR>Subj: [blindlaw] IMMEDIATE: CMS Job Opportunity
(Schedule A) (OSORA)<BR></DIV>
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size=2 face=Arial>Please see a job opportunity below with the Centers for
Medicare & Medicaid Services.<BR><BR>Thank you.<BR><BR><BR>*** CMS Job
Opportunity***<BR><BR>The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS),
located in Baltimore, Maryland, is seeking applicants for the positions
identified below. CMS is seeking to hire a veteran or non-veteran
individual who is Schedule A eligible, meaning that they possess a "severe"
disability. For more information on the Schedule A hiring authority,
please visit http://www.opm.gov/disability/PeopleWithDisabilities.asp.<BR>I am
requesting your assistance to provide me with resumes of Schedule A applicants
with the identified skills. More information on the specific job duties
and the function of the center are below and attached.<BR><BR>The CMS hiring
managers in the Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs (OSORA)
are looking for individuals to perform the duties of Policy
Coordinators. Please note, these positions are primarily located in
DC.<BR><BR>Some of the Major Duties are:<BR><BR><BR>*
Reviews, analyzes, develops, and evaluates CMS Medicare,
Medicaid, and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) in one or more of the
following functional areas: program policy, state operations, contractor
management, systems and claims processing, education and outreach,
correspondence, data and statistical analysis, financial management, and
legislative review and relations.<BR><BR><BR><BR>*
Reviews, evaluates, and recommends Medicare, Medicaid or CHIP
program policy subject issues to senior staff.<BR><BR><BR>*
Reviews and analyzes operational policies for contractors
responsible for Medicare claims processing activities.<BR><BR><BR>*
Performs education, ombudsman, and outreach
activities for the health care providers, beneficiary, employers/unions, other
stake holders, and the general public regarding Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP
issues.<BR><BR><BR>* Reviews and evaluates
CMS Internet design efforts with all CMS operating
components.<BR><BR><BR>* Prepares all forms
of written correspondence regarding Medicare/Medicaid CHIP and other program
issues to the public, Congressional staff, industry contacts, and State
representatives.<BR><BR><BR><BR>* Research
all program issues and develops the appropriate response that includes legal
citation in the law, CMS regulations, or policy issuances.<BR><BR><BR>*
Performs social science, economic, and actuarial
studies or reviews of the impact of proposed policies or changes in operations
on current and future program decisions.<BR><BR><BR><BR>*
Utilizes project management tools to conduct studies, track and
analyze progress, or monitor program accomplishments.<BR><BR><BR>*
Reviews and studies CMS program financial payments,
fraud and abuse claims, program integrity reviews, and financial
systems.<BR><BR><BR>* Reviews and analyzes
the impact of new or revised changes to legislation before the Congress
pertaining to any CMS program.<BR><BR>Some of the Knowledge & Skills
Required bv the Position are:<BR><BR><BR>*
Knowledge of health care financing management practices and organizational
structure to evaluate CMS programs and practices and to recommend improvements
to more efficiently achieve Agency goals.<BR><BR><BR>*
Knowledge of the legislative process in order to monitor the
development and progress of legislation affecting the functions of the
Agency.<BR><BR><BR>* Skill in oral and
written communication in order to effectively represent OA in the preparation
of briefings and in attending meetings and conferences.<BR><BR><BR>*
Analytical skill to develop and prepare special
reports and analyses for CMS staff and to plan the completion of complex
special projects and assignments involving coordination across organizational
lines.<BR><BR><BR>Please send any resumes of Schedule A applicants and the
supporting certification documentation to Michele Lenkiewicz at
Michele.lenkiewicz@cms.hhs.gov<mailto:Michele.lenkiewicz@cms.hhs.gov>.
Be sure to include "OSORA" in the subject line. The hiring managers are
interested in selecting candidates, as soon as possible. Resumes must be
received by noon Thursday, March 1, 2012. Resumes will also be retained
in a resume bank for possible future job openings.<BR><BR>Thank you in advance
for your assistance in reaching potential applicants and I look forward to
continuing an ongoing relationship with you to support CMS' efforts to hire,
recruit and retain individuals with disabilities.<BR><BR>"OEOCR the model of
quality EEO and Civil Rights Services"<BR><BR>Michele Lenkiewicz<BR>Disability
Employment Program Manager<BR>Affirmative Employment Group<BR>Office of Equal
Opportunity and Civil Rights (OEOCR)<BR>Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services<BR>7111 Security Boulevard, Rm. B2-11-32<BR>Baltimore, MD
21244-1850<BR>Phone: 410-786-5117<BR>Fax:
410-786-4341<BR>Email:
michele.lenkiewicz@cms.hhs.gov<mailto:michele.lenkiewicz@cms.hhs.gov><BR><BR><BR>Confidentiality:
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