Demo

Lead Social Science Research Analyst

Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services
Woodlawn, MD Other
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026
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 Enrollment Policy & Operations (DEPO).

As a Lead Social Science Research Analyst, GS-0101-14, you will provide senior-level technical and analytic leadership for Medicaid and CHIP provisions, focusing on community engagement requirements and other provisions' impact on state eligibility operations.

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 receiving further consideration.


In order to qualify for the GS-14, 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-13 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, to include: 1. Providing technical advice on Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Basic Health Program (BHP), or other national health insurance programs; 2. Developing written guidance and instructions to put health policies into practice; 3. Serving as a team lead and directing project activities; AND 4. Working closely with internal and external partners to develop, implement, and negotiate policy, and to analyze related data.

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.

Salary : $138,595

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Lead Social Science Research Analyst?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Lead Social Science Research Analyst career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$98,763 - $126,233
Income Estimation: 
$116,330 - $143,011
Income Estimation: 
$113,077 - $147,784
Income Estimation: 
$68,139 - $88,275
Income Estimation: 
$86,813 - $111,311
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services

  • Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services Washington, DC
  • This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Medicaid and CHIP S... more
  • 2 Days Ago

  • Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services Denver, CO
  • This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Medicaid and CHIP S... more
  • 2 Days Ago

  • Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services Denver, CO
  • This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Medicaid and CHIP S... more
  • 2 Days Ago

  • Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services Denver, CO
  • This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Medicaid and CHIP S... more
  • 3 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Lead Social Science Research Analyst jobs in the Woodlawn, MD area that may be a better fit.

  • Social Science Research Council York, NY
  • The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) is an independent, international, nonprofit organization devoted to the advancement of interdisciplinary researc... more
  • 11 Days Ago

  • Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services Denver, CO
  • This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Medicaid and CHIP S... more
  • 2 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!