This Notice is to advise you that CMS will be posting Recent Graduate announcements very soon! There is no "Apply" button on this page because you cannot apply for these jobs via this Notice. Please keep checking our application links in the Students and Recent Graduates website for the projected application opportunities. You must apply through an application link in order to be considered. Inquiries associated with this Public Notice DO NOT count as an application and will not be reviewed.
Summary
This Notice is to advise you that CMS will be posting Recent Graduate announcements very soon! There is no "Apply" button on this page because you cannot apply for these jobs via this Notice. Please keep checking our application links in the Students and Recent Graduates website for the projected application opportunities. You must apply through an application link in order to be considered. Inquiries associated with this Public Notice DO NOT count as an application and will not be reviewed.
COMING SOON - WE WILL BE POSTING ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:
Management Analyst (343) - (Posting in March/April) - Duties may include assisting with correspondence, briefing materials, responses to inquiries, and conducting studies to evaluate the effectiveness of administrative or operational policies.
Social Science Research Analyst (101) - (Posting in March/April) - Duties may include conducting studies or surveys, analyzing data, responding to inquiries, and assisting with development of program policies.
Health Insurance Specialist (107) - (Posting in April) Duties may include reviewing and revising healthcare policies, analyzing data, conducting studies, and assisting team members with projects.
As a Pathways Recent Graduate, you will serve in a one-year developmental program, assisting higher graded employees with the work of your assigned team.
A huge perk of this program is that upon successful completion of the one-year program, you are eligible for conversion to a position with a GS-12 full-performance level.
You must be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply for this position.
You must possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
You must meet all program, qualification and education requirements.
You will be subject to a background and suitability investigation.
You must sign a Pathways Participant Agreement before starting employment.
Qualifications
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
GPA Requirement: You must possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on the unweighted 4.0 scale upon completion of your academic degree or certificate program. (GPA 2.95 is rounded to 3.0 and 2.94 is rounded to 2.9.)
To be eligible as a Recent Graduate:
Individuals who within the previous 2 years, completed a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution. Veterans who were precluded from applying due to their military service obligation, begin their 2-year eligibility period upon release or discharge from active duty. Eligibility for veterans cannot exceed 6 years from the date on which they completed their degrees (or certification).
To be eligible as a Degree Candidate for Spring 2021:
Individuals who are degree candidates for this current semester/term, i.e. Spring 2021, scheduled to complete a qualifying Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, professional, vocational or technical degree or certificate program AND degree/certificate has not been conferred at time of application. Degree must be conferred by June 19, 2021.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
You may qualify for these positions based on education, experience, or a combination of the two. Specific qualification requirements will be found on the Students and Recent Graduates website when we are accepting applications.
Education
There is a basic education requirement for the Social Science Research Analyst but not for the Management & Program Analyst or Health Insurance Specialist. See individual announcements for education requirements.
Additional information
Bargaining Unit Position: Yes Tour of Duty: Flexible Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure: Not Required
Announcements will be posted in March - April 2021.
Salary Range by Location:
Woodlawn, MD - $49,157- $63,906 (GS-7)/$60,129 - $78,167 (GS-9)
Note: Additional locations MAY be posted in the vacancy announcements for positions at other CMS Offices. CMS offices are located in the following cities: Woodlawn, MD; Bethesda, MD; Washington D.C.; Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Kansas City, MO; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; and Puerto Rico. Please review the vacancy announcements for specific locations.
Conversion Eligibility: Recent Graduates may be eligible for non-competitive conversion to a career, career-conditional, or term appointment upon completion of the Pathways Recent Graduate program if they complete their program requirements, to include training, and perform their job successfully, as documented through performance evaluations. The position to which converted may have a full-performance level up to a GS-12.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
There is no "Apply" button on this page because you cannot apply for these jobs via this Notice. You must apply online via application links on our Students and Recent Graduates website.
If you visit this website and there are no links to apply, then we are not yet accepting applications for these positions. Please check the website regularly to ensure you do not miss these job opportunities.
If you meet the minimum qualifications and education requirements for this position, your application and responses to the online occupational questionnaire will be evaluated under Category Rating and Selection procedures for placement in one of the following categories:
Well Qualified - for those who excel in the evaluation criteria
Qualified - for those who only meet the minimum qualification requirements
The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points or apply the "rule of three" but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Veterans' preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent will be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of professional or scientific positions at the GS-09 level or higher).
Note: CMS Pathways Recent Graduate candidates will meet the qualification requirement consistent with the OPM qualification standards applicable to the position being filled. Veterans' preference applies to selections made under the Pathways authority in accordance with Part 302 of 5 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Candidates who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements need not be further evaluated.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
There is no "Apply" button on this page because you cannot apply for these jobs via this Notice. You must apply online via application links on our Students and Recent Graduates website.
If you visit this website and there are no links to apply, then we are not yet accepting applications for these positions. Please check the website regularly to ensure you do not miss these job opportunities.
When you apply to these positions via the link on our Students and Recent Graduates page, you will be asked to submit documentation of your qualifications and education. This will include:
1. Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional. Your resume must indicate your citizenship and if you are registered for Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/59. Your resume must also list your work experience and education (if applicable) including the start and end dates (mm/dd/yy) 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.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/.
2. College Transcripts. Since this position requires specific education, you must submit a transcript attesting to your possession of the required education. You must submit an unofficial transcript at time of application. An official transcript is required if you are selected for the position. If selected, you must provide an original document before the final job offer may be extended.
College Transcripts and Foreign Education: Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is comparable to 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.
3. Documentation of veterans preference (if applicable). Required documents (e.g., DD-214, SF-15, etc.) are necessary to claim veterans preference 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.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
There is no "Apply" button on this page because you cannot apply for these jobs via this Notice. You must apply online via application links on our Students and Recent Graduates website.
Check ourStudents and Recent Graduates website regularly. When we are accepting applications for these positions, links to apply will appear on that site. The applicant link will include specific instructions on the application process.
If you visit this website and there are no links to apply, then we are not yet accepting applications for these positions. Please check the website regularly to ensure you do not miss these job opportunities.
If you visit this website and there are no links to apply, then we are not yet accepting applications for these positions. Please check the website regularly to ensure you do not miss these job opportunities.
Thank you for your interest in working for The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services!
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
There is no "Apply" button on this page because you cannot apply for these jobs via this Notice. You must apply online via application links on our Students and Recent Graduates website.
If you visit this website and there are no links to apply, then we are not yet accepting applications for these positions. Please check the website regularly to ensure you do not miss these job opportunities.
When you apply to these positions via the link on our Students and Recent Graduates page, you will be asked to submit documentation of your qualifications and education. This will include:
1. Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional. Your resume must indicate your citizenship and if you are registered for Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/59. Your resume must also list your work experience and education (if applicable) including the start and end dates (mm/dd/yy) 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.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/.
2. College Transcripts. Since this position requires specific education, you must submit a transcript attesting to your possession of the required education. You must submit an unofficial transcript at time of application. An official transcript is required if you are selected for the position. If selected, you must provide an original document before the final job offer may be extended.
College Transcripts and Foreign Education: Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is comparable to 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.
3. Documentation of veterans preference (if applicable). Required documents (e.g., DD-214, SF-15, etc.) are necessary to claim veterans preference 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.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
There is no "Apply" button on this page because you cannot apply for these jobs via this Notice. You must apply online via application links on our Students and Recent Graduates website.
Check ourStudents and Recent Graduates website regularly. When we are accepting applications for these positions, links to apply will appear on that site. The applicant link will include specific instructions on the application process.
If you visit this website and there are no links to apply, then we are not yet accepting applications for these positions. Please check the website regularly to ensure you do not miss these job opportunities.
If you visit this website and there are no links to apply, then we are not yet accepting applications for these positions. Please check the website regularly to ensure you do not miss these job opportunities.
Thank you for your interest in working for The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services!
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
