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Quick Facts
- Hiring Agency: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
- Department: Department of Health and Human Services
- Location: Multiple Locations
- Salary: $121785 – $163062/yr
- Hiring Path: Fed Transition
- Number of Openings: 1
- Telework Eligible: Yes
- Security Clearance: Not Required
- Date Posted: 2026-09-16
- Application Deadline: 2026-09-23
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Job Summary
This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Medicare (CM). As a Economist, GS-0110-13, you will perform economic analyses of health care financing and delivery issues and their connection with CMS programs-including Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and the Marketplace.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct advanced economic analysis related to Original Medicare claims data, Medicare Advantage encounter data, risk adjustment, or other CMS priorities.
Requirements & Education
Education Requirement: In addition to meeting the qualification requirements, you must have the following educational requirements: Degree: economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus. OR Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
TRANSCRIPTS are required to verify satisfactory completion of the educational requirement listed above. Failure to submit a copy of your transcripts at the time of application WILL result in an ineligible rating. Please see "Required Documents" section below for what documentation is required at the time of application. Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13060375
Contact
hrinquiries@cms.hhs.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
Which agency is hiring for this position?
This position is with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services.
What is the salary for this position?
The posted pay range is $121785 – $163062/yr.
Is this position remote or telework eligible?
This position is eligible for telework.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 2026-09-23.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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