Epidemiologist

This Epidemiologist position is with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Department of Health and Human Services) in Phoenix, AZ. This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Clinical Standards and Quality,CCSQ, Coverage and Analysis Group (CAG), Division of Policy and Evidence Review (DPER). As a Epidemiologist, GS-0601-13, you will plan and conduct studies and projects to examine health care and health delivery phenomena of interest to CMS policy makers. Key duties: • Conduct independent epidemiological studies to evaluate Medicare beneficiary care and services. • Analyze CMS data to examine health care delivery phenomena that inform policy decisions. • Design and evaluate complex studies to improve health care services for CMS beneficiaries. • Review study protocols and serve on advisory committees providing epidemiological expertise. 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. 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.Reviewing epidemiological clinical studies to determine if the method used to evaluate meets the objective of the study. 2.Writing and presenting technical reports of epidemiological findings to leadership. 3.Developing and presenting policy recommendations based on epidemiological findings to leadership. 4.Using statistical software (e.g., SAS, R, SPSS, STATA) and data analysis techniques to conduct epidemiological studies, statistical analyses, or health services research that assesses health care programs and outcomes. 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 Federal employees 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. View the full announcement and apply on USAJOBS.gov.