Project Management Specialist - 2357

Advanced Systems Design is seeking a Project Management Specialist for our client located in Montgomery, AL.

This position is onsite in Montgomery, AL, and requires in-person availability starting day 1. 

Job Overview:

• Responsible for project documentation and program deliverables.
• The Project Analyst is expected to act as a liaison between the MES division and the service and module vendor teams.
• This Project Analyst will support coordination and communication associated with various aspects of the program to include deliverables status reports, performance reviews, meetings and program resources. 

Required Qualifications:

• 3 – 5 Years of experience as a Project Analyst or assisting Project Managers
• 1 – 2 years of Experience with multi-vendor projects
• 3 – 5 years of experience as a technical writer
• Expert/Advanced knowledge of all Microsoft Office products including MS Project and SharePoint
• 1-2 years’ experience in establishing, managing and organizing SharePoint sites
• Perform standard project functions such as creating documents, presentations, scheduling meetings, producing meeting minutes, distributing reports, track artifacts, creates and tracks issues and action items, etc.
• Understanding of multiple project methodologies
• Maintain project assets, communications and track items to completion
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and management processes for multi-module platforms.
• Strong problem-solving and risk management skills to identify, address, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Expert knowledge of IT best practices, policies and regulations Contract Management
• Proficient in understanding contracts and ensuring vendors are fulfilling requirements as defined in the contract documentation
• Perform quality assessment on internal division artifacts and functions
• Oversees the department’s deliverable management program.
• Manages the requirements for the deliverable management tool and acts as the liaison between the MES core team and module and service vendors.
• Communication and Professional interaction
• Ability to work with a diverse group of executives, managers, and subject matter experts.
• Efficiently scheduling and facilitating MES team meetings, documenting action items and producing meeting minutes
• In-person and virtual engagements with vendor teams
• Adequate knowledge and experience using virtual meeting platforms such as MS Teams, Zoom and Cisco Webex
• Notifies MES team members about performance abnormalities and variances
• Exceptional coordination and organizational skills to manage multiple job assignments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Ability to translate technical jargon for non-technical audiences.
• Ability to communicate between stakeholders, developers, testers, project managers, program managers and program executives Program Office Support
• Oversee SharePoint administration and aligns management processes with contractual specifications and statements of work (SOW)
• Oversees the MES core team SharePoint document repositories, folders and list o Capable of identifying SharePoint improvement areas and provide orientation to MES team members o Responsible for establishing and implementing MES team social activities, facilitating status reporting and meeting coordination.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 – 3 years of experience in Medicaid or Major Health Care Payer
• Strong interpersonal skills to build team rapport
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction from State or other team members.
• Ability to work under pressure / to a deadline.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional research and reporting skills.
• Advance skills in Microsoft Word
  • Ability to develop document templates
• Advance skills in Microsoft Excel
  • experience in complex formulas
• • Advance skills in Microsoft Visio
  • ability to create charts and flow diagrams
• Manages on and offboarding activities to include space allocation, orientation of new employees, and coordination with PMO services team
• Ability to prepare guides, policies and memorandums
• Working knowledge of ITIL processes and IT support frameworks
• Familiarity with agile project management methodologies and tools.

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Computer Science, IT Management or related field

Education Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems or IT related field

Advanced Systems Design, Inc. is:

• A leading Information Technology provider for Federal, State & Local government agencies.
• A certified minority-owned small business government contractor with capabilities related to Public Health IT, Criminal Justice, Transportation, and Defense.
• A certified service-disabled veteran-owned company with a proud 42-year track record of providing successful innovative solutions for our government customers.
• A drug-free workplace in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. 
• Applicants who have a signed offer of employment or contractor agreement are subject to:
  • the pre-employment testing protocol:
    • background investigation
    • drug screening

Our Employees:

• Are actively working on next-generation technology projects with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, CDC, and a wide array of Federal, State, and Local agencies throughout the United States
• Are eligible for wide-ranging benefits and perks, including but not limited to:
  • Comprehensive Health Insurance with PPO and HDHP/HSA options
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short/Long-Term Disability
  • Group Life Insurance - Company Paid
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan with Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation/Sick)
  • Holiday Pay - Company Paid Federal Holidays
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Professional Certification Incentive Plan
  • Employee Referral Plan
  • Technology Exposure

For additional information regarding Advanced Systems Design, please check out our WEBSITE  or click HERE for all current job openings.

Advanced Systems Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.