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# INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (APPSW/ENTARCH)

- **Company:** US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
- **Location:** Denver, CO, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $115,711.0 - $158,322.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Applications, Information Engineering, RPL (Programming Language), Information Technology, Data Analytics
- **Published:** June 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=feb6431698665210

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Technology management?, 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. 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., * Accountability
 * Attention to Detail
 * Customer Service
 * Decision Making
 * Flexibility
 * Influencing/Negotiating
 * Integrity/Honesty
 * Interpersonal Skills
 * Learning
 * Reading
 * Reasoning
 * Self Management
 * Stress Tolerance
 * Teamwork

In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.

The assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.

Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.
RPL Applicants
RPL applicants who are verified as registered for the same series, grade, and location as this vacancy announcement will be placed in one of the following categories based on category rating procedures:

 * Best Qualified - significantly exceeds the evaluation criteria
 * Well Qualified - excelsin the evaluation criteria
 * Qualified - meets the minimum qualification requirements

If you are found to be among the top-qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

The category rating process does not add veterans' preference points but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Veterans' preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent will be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of professional or scientific positions at the GS-09 level or higher).?, Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education., * To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application., Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type

 * Credentialing
 * Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

## Description

This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS), Division of State Systems (DSS).

As a INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (APPSW/ENTARCH), GS-2210-13, you will perform a wide variety of duties related to the design, development, and implementation of new and modernized HHS, CMS information technology (IT) systems in support of HHS, CMS programs., * Provide high-level technical expertise in support of new or existing applications software in one or multiple specialties.

 * Lead or consult with cross-functional teams, staffed by federal civil servants and contractors, skilled in information technology, data engineering, design, product management, project management, data science and related technology disciplines.
 * Provide technical advice and support on solutions to critical problems, which require creativity in generating new hypotheses, approaches, and standards to be used agency- and nationwide by others.
 * Serve as an agency expert in new and emerging information technology tools, platforms, and method., 1. Leading cross-functional teams to automate and scale mission-critical platforms while ensuring alignment with federal compliance standards and organizational policy.
OR

 2. Providing end-to-end strategic oversight for enterprise system initiatives, encompassing fiscal management, contract administration, and data-driven performance tracking within an Agile delivery framework.
AND

 3. Communicating complex technical information into clear, concise written reports and oral presentations tailored for diverse audience, including end-users, executives, and non-technical stakeholders.

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., Workplace Flexibility at CMS: This position has a regular and recurring reporting requirement to the CMS office listed in this announcement. CMS offers flexible working arrangements and allows employees the opportunity to participate in alternative work schedules at the manager's discretion., 1. Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional. NOTE: As of September 27, 2025, federal agencies will only accept resumes that are two pages or less in length. Your resume must indicate your citizenship and whether you are registered with the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/59. Your resume must also list your work experience and education (if applicable), including the start and end dates (mm/yyyy) of each employment, along with the number of hours worked per week. For work in the Federal service, you must include the series and grade level for the position(s). Your resume will be used to validate your responses to the assessment tool(s). For resume and application tips, visit:
https://www.cms.gov/files/document/2026-required-documents.pdf

 2. CMS Required Documents (e.g., SF-50, DD-214, SF-15, etc.). Required documents may be necessary to be considered for this vacancy announcement. Failure to provide the required documentation WILL result in an ineligible rating OR non-consideration.

 3. License/Registration. Since this position requires a specific license/registration, you MUST submit a copy of your valid and active license/registration at the time of application, attesting to your possession of the required license/registration. Failure to submit proof of license/registration at the time of application WILL result in an ineligible rating.
 4. RPL Eligibility Required Documents: The following documents are required to verify your RPL eligibility: 1) Your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), or equivalent, as stated in the job announcement that shows position occupied (block #34 of your SF-50), tenure, grade and step, salary, and full performance level; 2) Your SF-50 showing Separation - RIF. If that is not available yet, then official documentation of your Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a proposed removal/separation notice; AND 3) Your latest performance rating and rating of record (if separate documents) showing your rating score as at least fully successful or equivalent.


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