This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the General Counsel, headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. Multiple selections may be made from this announcement.
Duties
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY As an Attorney-Adviser (General) , you will use your knowledge and experience to optimize business results and customer experience by: Litigation: The Litigation Group works with the Department of Justice to defend CMS's actions in federal court. Litigation attorneys act as both lead and supporting attorneys in cases in federal district and appellate courts. Your cases will involve challenges to healthcare-related statutes, CMS regulations, Administration priorities and initiatives; as well as highly specialized Medicare provider reimbursement work. Work areas may include Administrative Procedure Act challenges; challenges to the Medicare drug price negotiation program; defending CMS in all facets of litigation, including against preliminary injunctions and temporary restraining orders; and Jarkesy-based challenges. Program Enforcement: The Program Enforcement Group provides a range of advice and counseling to CMS related to enforcement of Medicare, Medicaid and CHIP requirements, litigates administrative cases on behalf of CMS before the Departmental Appeals Board (DAB), and supports DOJ in federal court litigation defending final agency actions and lawsuits against CMS. In particular, the Program Enforcement Group: Provides advice and counseling regarding Medicare reimbursement issues, such as Medicare Secondary Payer and Medicare payment suspensions. Handles administrative litigation before the DAB including civil money penalty cases against Skilled Nursing Facilities, Medicare provider and supplier enrollment disputes, and Medicaid disallowances. Partners with other CMS Division Groups (mostly the Program Integrity Group) on matters like Hospital Price Transparency enforcement, Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), CLIA advice and enforcement, and Touhy advice to CMS. Handles some federal court litigation. Program Review: The Program Review Group provides and oversees provision of complex and highly significant legal counsel to CMS. This includes overseeing the legal review of significant regulatory and guidance documents and proposed legislation for Medicare, Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), private insurance market reforms, Health Benefit Exchanges, consumer surprise billing protections, drug price negotiation and rebate programs, implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, CMS Innovation Center Models, and health information exchange-related areas including information blocking and the ONC Health IT Certification Program, among others. We are seeking to fill the positions at the GS-11/12/13 and 14 grade levels ($75,145.00 - $185,234.00) depending on experience, qualifications and location. Ideal applicants should possess: Significant regulatory and administrative law experience, and significant federal and/or administrative litigation experience, demonstrated ability to work under competing deadlines, and superb persuasive writing, communication, and analytical skills. Experience with Medicare and/or Medicaid and familiarity with the Administrative Procedure Act is desirable. The positions are located in Washington, DC; Baltimore, MD; New Philadelphia, PA; Atlanta, GA; Kansas City, MO; and Denver, CO. Reimbursement for relocation expenses is not available.
Salary
Qualifications
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the position qualifications listed on this announcement. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Basic Qualifications: A.) Education Requirement: Must have successfully completed a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from an accredited educational institution; B.) Bar Membership: Must have a current active bar membership from any State, territory, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, District of Columbia, or Federal Court; AND C.) License to Practice Law: Must have a current, valid license with eligibility to practice law in a state, the District of Columbia, or any United States territory or commonwealth. In addition to the basic qualifications listed above, the following MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS must ALSO be met for each grade level: At the GS-11: You must possess a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or LL.B from an accredited ABA law school and possess active bar status in good standing. At the GS-12: You must possess a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or LL.B from an accredited ABA law school, active bar status in good standing, and one year of professional legal experience post bar admission equivalent to the GS-11 level. At the GS-13: You must possess a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or LL.B from an accredited ABA law school, active bar status in good standing, and two years of professional legal experience post bar admission with one year of experience equivalent to the GS 12 level. At the GS-14: You must possess a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or LL.B from an accredited ABA law school, active bar status in good standing, and three years of professional legal experience post bar admission with one year of experience equivalent to the GS 13 level. Documenting experience: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational application questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the "percentage of times" the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above. 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; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited. OPM Qualification General Policies Website
Education
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov. Note: Applications can be accepted from students who expect to complete qualifying education within 9 months from the date of application. Education was completed successfully before the applicant can be appointed.
Required Documents
Submission of a resume alone IS NOT a complete application. You must provide a complete online Application Package which includes: Your Resume: Resumes must not exceed two (2) pages in length. Application requirements are clearly stated in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Failure to submit a resume and any other required documentation identified in this announcement will result in removal from further consideration. You are encouraged to use the USAJobs online resume builder to ensure that all required information is in your resume. Your resume must clearly articulate how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the qualifications section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the application questionnaire. For each position you must describe your duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities. Your resume must also include the day, month, and year that you began and ended for each position held. Full-time employment will be assumed unless otherwise stated on your resume. Part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience. Not providing this information may result in the lowering of your assessment score or an ineligible rating. For resume writing guidance, please visit the USAJobs Resource Center or view their video tutorial. For Most Effective Resumes Tips visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Most_Effective_Resumes. A complete Application Questionnaire (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12802708) Other required supporting documents. Other Supporting Documents: (Only Submit if applicable to you.) College transcript (if qualifying all or in part based on your education) Veterans' Preference documentation: Discharged Veterans: If you are claiming 5 point preference, you must submit a copy of your DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from the armed forces that supports dates of service and discharge status; if claiming 10 point preference, an application for 10-Point Veterans Preference (SF-15) and an official document dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, and/or any other associated documentation based on your preference. Active Duty Members: Under the VOW (Veterans Opportunity to Work) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011, if claiming 5 point preference, submit written documentation from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application package. CTAP/ICTAP Documentation A copy of your RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate, notice of disability annuity termination, or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement; A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action'', documenting your RIF separation, noting your positions, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc.; A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential. For Résumé Tips visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YX7o1PBoFk For Application Tips visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqYkibnuiJU For additional information about USAJOBS visit the Help Center: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/ You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient. Official documentation will be requested upon selection.
How to Apply
To receive full consideration, please apply at https://www.hhs.gov/about/agencies/ogc/careers/open-opportunities/index.html . You MUST submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/31/2025. Resumes must not exceed two (2) pages in length. Application requirements are clearly stated in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Failure to submit a resume and any other required documentation identified in this announcement will result in removal from further consideration.
