Deputy Associate General Counsel For Program Review (Cmsd)

Join a dedicated team committed to improving Federal government efficiency, upholding the rule of law, and serving the American people. This senior leadership position requires a passion for our American republic and its constitutional principles.

• *Key Responsibilities & Expertise:**
• Provide extensive legal counsel on laws governing CMS programs, including Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, private insurance market reforms, and consumer surprise billing.
• Apply deep expertise in administrative law, including the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) and the Congressional Review Act (CRA).
• Lead and guide a large team in complex legal analysis, offering advice on novel legal issues.
• Coordinate critical, cross-cutting, and time-sensitive legal matters with CMS, CMSD, and OGC leadership.
• Direct and mentor regulatory lawyers and supporting personnel, ensuring high-quality, timely support for rulemakings, guidance documents, and agency initiatives.
• Set strategic priorities and effectively manage resources to meet client needs for a high-functioning legal group.
• *Qualifications:**

Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in the following Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs):

• **Commitment to Rule of Law:** Knowledge of the American government system, commitment to the Constitution and public service.
• **Driving Efficiency:** Strategic resource management, effective budgeting, and process/technological improvement to cut wasteful spending.
• **Merit and Competence:** Ability to consistently produce exceptional quality work through demonstrated technical expertise.
• **Leading People:** Inspire and guide teams, fostering a high-performance, high-accountability culture.
• **Achieving Results:** Deliver individual and organizational outcomes aligned with strategic goals.
• **Technical Legal Expertise:** Substantial practice with CMS program laws, administrative law, and guiding legal teams through complex issues.
• **Leadership Excellence:** Proven ability to direct regulatory lawyers, set priorities, and ensure exceptional client support for high-volume, complex legal work.
• Note: Current Senior Executive Service (SES) members or OPM-certified SES Candidate Development Program graduates may have different ECQ submission requirements.*