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Health Insurance Specialist

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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NOW HIRING: Health Insurance Specialist – Recent Graduates Program (GS-7)
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

READY TO START YOUR CAREER IN HEALTH POLICY?

Join CMS and begin your career working on programs that impact millions of Americans nationwide. As a Health Insurance Specialist, you’ll gain hands-on experience in policy, research, and program analysis supporting Medicare, Medicaid, and other national health programs.

Open & close dates: 04/02/2026 – 04/30/2026
Salary: $51,283 – $100,315/year (varies by grade and locality)
Appointment Type: Recent Graduates | Full-Time
Telework: Yes (as determined by agency policy) | Remote: No
Travel: Occasional (up to 5%)

Locations:

San Francisco, CA | Denver, CO | Washington, DC | Atlanta, GA | and additional CMS locations

What you’ll do:

  • Research and analyze health insurance program issues and make recommendations
  • Support senior analysts and management in developing program documents
  • Review and evaluate health insurance programs for efficiency and effectiveness
  • Review draft regulations and responses to proposed CMS regulations
  • Assist with administration of health insurance program audits

Who should apply:

This announcement is open to:

  • Recent graduates (within the last 2 years)
  • Veterans (up to 6 years eligibility)
  • Spring 2026 graduates (degree must be conferred by June 30, 2026)

What we’re looking for:

  • GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Interest in health policy, analysis, and program work
  • Qualification through experience, education, or Superior Academic Achievement

Salary by grade/locality:

GS-7 and GS-9 salaries vary by location (see full announcement for details)

Important:

  • Resume limited to 2 pages
  • All transcripts required at time of application
  • Pathways Participant Agreement required

Growth opportunity:
Promotion potential up to GS-11 during the program and potential GS-12 after conversion

Apply through USAJOBS by April 30, 2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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