President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act allows Medicare to negotiate drug prices, caps out-of-pocket spending for prescription drugs in Medicare, and gives more Americans access to affordable health insurance coverage at HealthCare.gov.

To support implementation of this new law, CMS is hiring talented professionals in several areas to include health policy, pharmacoeconomics, operations, IT, social science research, program management, and much more. 

To see all current open positions, please visit: CMS IRA Careers 

Current Openings:

Health Insurance Specialist (Special Assistant)

This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Medicare (CM).

As a Health Insurance Specialist (Special Assistant), GS-0107-14, you will will serve as a Special Assistant and Technical Advisor to the CM-CD Deputy Center Director and will provide authoritative recommendations on key issues affecting the operations of the CM-CD groups programs related to Medicare IRA activities.

To learn more about this position, please visit: USAJOBS

Apply by 8/4/2023!

Health Insurance Specialist

This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Medicare (CM), Front Office (FO).

As a HEALTH INSURANCE SPEC, GS-0107-14, you will serve as a Technical Advisor and Policy Expert to the C&D Deputy Director in the Center for Medicare. You will implement and operationalize intersecting provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) by the six groups that report to the CM-CD Deputy Center Director.

To learn more about this position, please visit: USAJOBS

Apply by 8/10/2023!

Pay & Benefits

For individuals and families who value quality of life, a career at CMS is wonderful. CMS offers great benefits and competitive pay, along with a strong commitment to work-life balance. Perks include flexible work schedules (including remote work), generous vacation and sick leave, and excellent training and development opportunities.  

Culture

At CMS, we truly understand and support the value of diversity in improving organizational efficiency and effectiveness. We continually strive to promote a climate of innovation, opportunity, and success that capitalizes on the cultural, professional, and personal diversity of our workforce.

In addition to the vast resources available to employees, CMS encourages all employees to seek out Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). These groups are voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with organizational mission, values, and goals. ERGs form around common backgrounds that help ensure all employees have an opportunity to be heard, valued and engaged.

IRA Careers Info Session 

On October 31st, CMS hosted a webinar to discuss Inflation Reduction Act careers, USAJOBS, and resume writing. 

To view additional webinars about USAJOBS, culture at CMS and to hear from hiring managers, please visit our YouTube Playlist. 

Federal Policy and Resources:

• Establish the Medicare Drug Rebate and Negotiations Group within the Center for Medicare (CM): Federal Register
• IRA Fact Sheet: Newsroom