Closing Date: 16th June, 2026
Description:
Summary:This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Offices of Hearings and Inquiries (OHI).
As a ATTORNEY-ADVISER, GS-0905-13, you will review administrative appeals for the purpose of identifying and
analyzing complex legal issues in order to provide advice and recommend actions concerning these issues and to develop proposed Board actions.
Duties:
- Develop draft written recommendations for the Board's approval regarding jurisdiction.
- Develop, prepare and write PRRB substantive decisions, ensuring that all aspects of the case are identified and properly addressed.
- Review records of the PRRB to ensure that pertinent law, regulations, rulings, etc., have been properly cited and applied; review briefs and position papers for legal accuracy.
- Advise and assist the parties' legal counsel and other representatives on legal, technical, and substantive aspects of preparing for a hearing before the Board.
Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:
- You must be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply for this position.
- You will be subject to a background and suitability investigation.
- Must possess and maintain a current, valid license with eligibility to practice law in a state, the District of Columbia, or any United States territory or commonwealth.
- All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
- Selection is subject to approval by the HHS Secretary prior to Appointment.
- If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form 1-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System
- This is an Excepted Service position.
- Trial Period: This job will be filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive service. Applicants selected for an excepted service position may be subject to a two-year trial period.
- Must possess and maintain active bar membership any State, territory, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, District of Columbia, or Federal Court is acceptable.
Qualifications:
All Qualification Requirements Must Be Met by 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.
Experience Requirement for Gs-13: Requires 2 Years of Professional Legal Experience Post Bar Admission, with One Year of Experience Equivalent to The Gs-12 Level.
Bar Membership Requirement: Hhs Attorney Positions Require Current Active Bar Membership. Admission to The Bar of Any State, Territory, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, District of Columbia, or Federal Court Is Acceptable. Employees Must Maintain Active Bar Membership While Employed as An Attorney with Hhs. Active Bar Membership Is Verified Prior to Appointment.
Experience Refers to Paid and Unpaid Experience, Including Volunteer Work Done Through National Service Programs (e.G., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) 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.
Education:
Education Requirement: In Addition to Meeting the Qualification Requirements, All Candidates Must Have the Following Educational Requirements:
You Must Possess a Juris Doctorate (j.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (ll.B.) from An Accredited School.
Proof that Bar Status Is Active, in Good Standing and Eligible to Practice in The Highest Court of A State, U. S. Commonwealth, U. S. Territory, or The District of Columbia
License: A Current, Valid License with Eligibility to Practice Law in A State, the District of Columbia, or Any United States Territory or Commonwealth Is a Continuing Condition of Employment for Federal Attorneys.
You Are Strongly Encouraged to Submit a Copy of Your Transcripts at The Time of Application. Unofficial Transcripts Will Be Accepted at The Time of Application. Official Transcripts Will Be Required from All Selectees Prior to Receiving an Official Offer.
Click the Following Link to View the Occupational Questionnaire: Https://apply.Usastaffing.Gov/view Questionnaire/12972623
Additional Information:
- Bargaining Unit Position: No.
- Tour of Duty: Flexible.
- Recruitment Incentive: Not Authorized.
- Relocation Incentive: Not Authorized.
- Financial Disclosure: Not Required.
Excepted Service: This Position Does Not Confer Non-Competitive Conversion to The Competitive Service. Acceptance of An Excepted Service Appointment from Applicants in The Competitive Service May Require a Written Statement of Understanding when Voluntarily Leaving the Competitive Service.
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.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ictap) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (ctap) Provide Eligible Displaced Federal Employees with Selection Priority Over Other Candidates for Competitive Service Vacancies. to Be Qualified You Must Submit the Required Documentation and Be Rated Well-Qualified for This Vacancy. Click Here for A Detailed Description of The Required Supporting Documents (http://www.cms.gov/About-CMS/Career-Information/CareersatCMS/Downloads/RequiredDocuments-.pdf). a Well-Qualified Applicant Is One Whose Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Clearly Exceed the Minimum Qualification Requirements of The Position. Additional Information About Ictap and Ctap Eligibility Is on Opm's Career Transition Resources Website at Www.Opm.Gov/rif/employee_Guides/career_Transition.Asp.
Additional Information:
Candidates Should Be Committed to Improving the Efficiency of The Federal Government, Passionate About the Ideals of Our American Republic, and Committed to Upholding the Rule of Law and The United States Constitution.
Benefits:
A Career with The U.S. Government Provides Employees with A Comprehensive Benefits Package. as A Federal Employee, You and Your Family Will Have Access to A Range of Benefits that Are Designed to Make Your Federal Career Very Rewarding. Learn More About Federal Benefits. (https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/benefits?_gl=1*1272k4k*_ga*NjQ0MjQ5MzQ5LjE3MjU1OTI5OTA.*_ga_CLZB1LJ1VZ*czE3ODAzODE1ODkkbzE4JGcxJHQxNzgwMzgyMDc3JGo2MCRsMCRoMA..)
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Eligibility for Benefits Depends on The Type of Position You Hold and Whether Your Position Is Full-Time, Part-Time or Intermittent. Contact the Hiring Agency for More Information on The Specific Benefits Offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You Will Be Evaluated for This Job Based on How Well You Meet the Qualifications Above.
Please Note that Hhs Attorney Positions Are in The Excepted Service. as Such, These Positions Are Not Covered by The Usual Civil Service Hiring Procedures. You Will Be Evaluated for This Job Based on How Well You Meet the Qualifications Stated Herein. We Will Perform an Initial Review of Applications to Determine Basic Eligibility and Minimum Qualifications for The Position and Numeric Scores Will Not Be Assigned. There Are No Numerical Rating Systems Through Which to Apply Veterans' Preference; However, Cms Favorably Considers Veterans' Preference Eligibility in Hiring. Applicants Eligible for Veterans' Preference Are Encouraged to Include that Information in Their Cover Letter or Resume. if Selected, Additional Documentation May Be Required.
Required Documents:
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Eligibility for Benefits Depends on The Type of Position You Hold and Whether Your Position Is Full-Time, Part-Time or Intermittent. Contact the Hiring Agency for More Information on The Specific Benefits Offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You Will Be Evaluated for This Job Based on How Well You Meet the Qualifications Above.
Please Note that Hhs Attorney Positions Are in The Excepted Service. as Such, These Positions Are Not Covered by The Usual Civil Service Hiring Procedures. You Will Be Evaluated for This Job Based on How Well You Meet the Qualifications Stated Herein. We Will Perform an Initial Review of Applications to Determine Basic Eligibility and Minimum Qualifications for The Position and Numeric Scores Will Not Be Assigned. There Are No Numerical Rating Systems Through Which to Apply Veterans' Preference; However, Cms Favorably Considers Veterans' Preference Eligibility in Hiring. Applicants Eligible for Veterans' Preference Are Encouraged to Include that Information in Their Cover Letter or Resume. if Selected, Additional Documentation May Be Required.
Required Documents:
The Following Documents Are Required:
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 Mus