IT Program Manager (Data Management)

Centers-For-Medicare-and-Medicaid-Services; Woodlawn (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in the Department of Health & Human Services seeks an IT Program Manager (Data Management) GS-2210-12 to provide technical expertise for analysis of options and design development for data systems, software, and complex programming specifications.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, information management, and the ability to communicate findings to diverse audiences while supporting system analysis and testing of IT solutions.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience directly related to the work of the position and competencies.
• Using statistical software or programming languages (SAS, SQL, R, Python) to analyze data and create visualizations.
• Applying system analysis or testing methods to support IT solutions.
• Combining multiple datasets and checking results for accuracy using statistical methods.
• Writing reports or giving presentations that explain technical findings to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to analyze options and develop designs for data systems and software.
• Translate requirements into detailed programming specifications for complex IT projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure solutions meet user needs and compliance requirements.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Decision Making

Information Management

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Technical Competence

Tools

SAS

SQL

R

Python

Job description

This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Program Integrity, Provider Compliance Group (PCG), Division of Compliance Projects & Demonstrations (DCPD).

As a IT Program Manager (Data Management), GS-2210-12, you will provide technical expertise to accomplish analysis of options and development of the design for data systems, software, and complex programming specifications.

ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

Your resume (limited to no more than 2 pages) must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from receiving further consideration.

To qualify for the 2210 IT Specialist series the applicant must demonstrate the following competencies:

Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.

Decision Making - Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.

Information Management - Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems.

Interpersonal Skills - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations

Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

Teamwork - Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.

Technical Competence - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

AND

Applicants must have specialized experience that is directly related to the work of the position and have equipped them with the competencies required to successfully perform the duties of the role. These knowledge, skills, and abilities/competencies are normally attained through the equivalent of one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level of the position being filled.

In order to qualify for the GS-12

1. Using statistical software or programming languages (such as SAS, SQL, R, or Python) to analyze data and create visualizations.
2. Applying system analysis or testing methods to support the development of IT solutions.
3. Combining multiple datasets and checking results for accuracy using statistical methods.
4. Writing reports or giving presentations that explain technical findings to non-technical audiences.

Substitution of Education for Experience: There is no substitution of education to meet the specialized experience requirement at the GS-12 grade level.

Combination of Experience and Education: There is no combination of experience and education to meet the specialized experience requirement at the GS-12 grade level.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.