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IT Program Manager (DataMgt)

Department of Health and Human Services · Farmington Hills, Michigan

Salary
$117,402 - $152,625 per year
Pay grade
GS-13
Schedule
Full-time
Appointment
Permanent
Opened
Nov 5, 2026
Closes
Nov 12, 2026
Remote
No
Telework eligible
Yes
Security clearance
Not Required
Promotion potential
13
Announcement
CMS-CM-27-13104775-CTAP

Who may apply: Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

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Summary

This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Medicare (CM). As an IT Program Manager (DataMgt), GS-2210-13, you will provide technical expertise in advanced data systems analysis and design to drive solutions for CMS health programs.

Duties

  • Lead complex data management efforts, overseeing data storage, modeling, and warehousing systems to resolve critical agency data integration issues.
  • Perform advanced data science analyses using programming languages to clean large datasets and translate complex findings into actionable IT strategies.
  • Direct large-scale, complex IT and data management projects, managing lifecycle plans, risk mitigation, resource allocation, and project schedules.
  • Serve as a technical expert to oversee contractor performance and develop acquisition materials.

Qualifications

ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET WITHIN 30 DAYS OF 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 being considered further. There is a BASIC REQUIREMENT AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT for this position. You must meet both requirements. BASIC REQUIREMENT: You must have IT-related experience, at the GS-12 grade level in the federal government, demonstrating each of the four competencies listed: I have IT-related experience, demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience obtained in either the private or public sector and/or completion of specific, intensive training that demonstrates that I possess each of the following four competencies: (1) Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. (2) 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. (3) 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. (4) Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. AND In order to qualify for the GS-13 , you must meet the following: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, to include: 1. Providing planning and implementation of systems analysis for data management applications. 2. Developing pilot initiatives and applications to make recommendations on system implementation; and 3. Leading CMS healthcare program projects to develop solutions for data management systems. 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. Time-in-Grade: To be eligible, current or former Federal employees and current or former Federal employees applying under the VEOA eligibility who hold or have held a permanent General Schedule position in the previous year must have served at least 52 weeks (one year) at the next lower grade level from the position/grade level(s) to which they are applying. Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13104775

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