APD Manager

Working under the CIO, they will actively lead the delivery of tasks/activities and associated deliverables. Manage, coordinate, and write APDs, including: Manage and coordinate Planning, Implementation, Operational, As Needed and Annual APDs Collaborate with client project teams in understanding APD requirements specifically related to As Needed APDs Participate in and/or facilitate engagement with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) State Representative to deepen or further develop a collaborative working relationship Manage Client relationship and expectation management including working daily with key client leadership Develop client deliverables in accordance with project requirements and company documentation standards Provide recommendations to the client on critical business and project decisions Ensure that all project identified processes and methodologies are executed and followed as applicable Participate in meetings and communicate complete and accurate project status reports, risks and issues to the Client Partner and Client, as appropriate Participate in project and other stakeholder meetings, as needed Develop and submit reports as needed to the client and federal government (as required) Minimum of 6 years' experience as a business analyst with, or consultant to, State Health Programs (e.g. Medicaid) Minimum 3 years of experience supporting large, complex Medicaid system implementation projects and/or Medicaid business operations Minimum 3 years of experience with elicitation and verification of business requirements Minimum of 5 years Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) APD development and maintenance processes federal grant, or federal funding requests, management, or status reporting experience with a state or federal agency Undergraduate degree or 4 years additional relevant experience Strong customer service attitude Experience with cost benefit analysis Expertise in MS Office, especially MS Excel Understanding of State Medicaid Manual and 45 CFR 430, 610, 611, 612, State Medicaid Director's Letters, and APD Submission Requirements Three or more years' experience working collaboratively with CMS State Representative or equivalent federal agency Prior experience with Advance Planning Documents (APDs) Understanding of State procurement processes Ability to communicate succinctly and accurately in written and verbal English Experience and skill in the development and maintenance of Microsoft Project schedules Ability to review deliverables and processes for quality and completeness PMI Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP)