Deputy Director, Office of Acquisition and Grants Management
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Deputy Director, Office of Acquisition and Grants Management
Description
This position is located in the Office of Acquisition and Grants Management, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). As the Deputy Director, Office of Acquisition and Grants Management, you will provide executive leadership, serving as one of CMS's principal sources of expertise on acquisition and financial assistance authorities, operations, and policy compliance, and serving as a senior advisor to CMS and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) leadership.
Advises the CMS Administrator, CMS/HHS leaders, and components on acquisition and financial assistance. Serves as accountable executive for OIG/GAO procurement matters within the incumbent’s purview.
Exercises delegated CMS HCA authorities; leads acquisition planning; oversees $20–$30 billion annually in contracts and financial assistance from development through closeout, plus IAA processes and the purchase card program.
Directs acquisition reform strategies, policies, procedures, and risk-based controls to support executive and legislative initiatives and ensure efficient, ethical, accountable, and compliant program operations.
Leads OAGM strategy; supports CMS enterprise planning and supply chain risk management. Serves on COOP senior leadership team to support CMS Mission Essential Functions and OAGM Essential Supporting Activities.
Oversees procurement systems, analytics, and reporting; monitors obligations, expenditures, closeout, and unliquidated obligations; ensures post-award administration and contractor performance evaluations comply with requirements
Represents CMS at HHS councils and interagency forums; directs small/disadvantaged business strategies, goals, reporting, and corrective action; coordinates with auditors and contractor support on Cost Accounting Standards administration.
Leads approximately 170 staff and oversees OAGM’s $11.5 million FY 2026 budget, excluding staffing costs. Leads IT modernization; supports human capital, facilities, performance management, recognition, and business operations.
Assists the Director with hiring, recruitment, retention, succession, and workforce continuity; coordinates CMS staffing, training, and certifications; strengthens acquisition workforce and COR oversight through resources, forums, and best practices.