Deputy Associate General Counsel for Litigation - Washington, United States - US Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services

US Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services

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Washington, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:

ABOUT THE POSITION

This position is located in the Office of General Counsel CMS Division serving as the principal legal advisor and counselor on defensive litigation brought against the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Directs all aspects of CMSD litigation, including review and evaluation of cases, strategy development, briefing, oral advocacy, and settlement negotiations.

Works to ensure consistent legal interpretations throughout the division and with other offices to maintain administrative procedures and policies of the division, Office of General Counsel, and Health and Human Services.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

This employer participates in the E-Verify Program
U.S. Citizenship is required
Subject to satisfactory security and suitability determinations
New appointees must successfully complete a 1year probationary period
Must pass a preemployment drug test; random testing after appointment
Executive qualifications must be approved by OPM before appointment can be effected. If you are selected, you will be responsible for working with an HHS Executive Consultant, or QRB Writer to develop an ECQ narrative for submission to OPM
You must meet the qualification requirements of this position no later than the closing date of the job opportunity announcement.
Must possess J.D. or LL.B degree
Active Membership or admission to the bar is required

Qualifications:

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Fundamental Competencies:

Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Written Communication, Continual Learning, and Public Service Motivation.

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Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs):
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Leading Change:
The ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals.

Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.

Leading People:
The ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals.

Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.- 4.

Business Acumen:

The ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.

Building Coalitions:

The ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.

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Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQ's):

This position also requires that you possess PTQ's that represent knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role.

The following PTQ's must be evident in your resume.- Demonstrated leadership experience overseeing complex litigation involving challenges to significant and novel programs, including Medicare, Medicaid, and ACA title I programs (private market reforms and health care Marketplaces), among others.

Requires experience in directing all aspects of defensive litigation, including review and evaluation of cases, strategy development, briefing, oral advocacy and settlement negotiations and appeal recommendations, and working with Department of Justice, CMS, and OGC leadership.

Demonstrated leadership experience overseeing litigation of Administrative Procedure Act (APA) issues.

Demonstrated leadership experience directing an effective cadre of lawyers and supporting personnel, setting appropriate priorities, and ensuring that the organization meets clients' needs for a high functioning litigation group handling a large volume of extremely complex, high priority litigation.

It is
STRONGLY recommended that you visit the following Office of Personnel Management (OPM) webpage for more information regarding the Fundamental Competencies and ECQs.-
Education:You must have earned a professional law degree (e.g., J.D.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and be an active member and be in good standing of the Bar in a State or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

You must include a copy of current/active Bar Membership under supporting documents tab "license" and transcripts.

Additional information:

HHS has a critical preparedness and response mission: HHS protects the American people from health threats, researches emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners.

In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.

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