Technical Specialist- Junior

NC Department of Health and Human Services NC Medicaid Advance Planning Office is seeking an Advance Planning Writer with Medicaid NC FAST eligibility and/or Health and Human Services experience to join the Advance Planning Office.

The primary role and responsibility of the Advance Planning Writer (APW) is to develop Advance Planning Documents and other documentation required for planning implementation and operations activities in support of the NC Medicaid Program. This role will also review and provide feedback on NC FAST APDs draft CMS submittal letters and tie together all associated areas including business engagement stakeholder management project management and technical liaising.

Additionally theAPW will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders project teams technicalteams vendors contract and budget offices and other key stakeholders todevelop APDs required by Centers of Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS). The APWmust be able to take complex concepts and convert them into easily understoodwritten documentation such that the content ensures successful systemcertification and compliance consistent with program management guidelines and processesand CMS expectations.

Essential Responsibilities:

Develop collect and compile data from the business and technology teams to develop a solid viable meaningful APD (similar to grants) and planning documents within required timelines.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure seamless communication data analysis and development plans remain on schedule.

Coordinate and meet with various teams suppliers legal and key stakeholders to support the gathering analysis and finalization of information to obtain final signoff on APDs.

Work alongside the DHB business units Medicaid Enterprise System (MES) project teams technology teams and subject matter experts to gain an understanding of project and related requirements to develop an appropriate APD.

Facilitate and coordinate APD review meetings with key stakeholders.

Review contract and amendment submittal letters for accuracy and relevancy.

Interface with midlevel executive management and project teams to clearly articulate current APD activities and translate the information provided into concise updates.

Maintain awareness of CMS policy updates organization and communications as applicable.

Independently review and prepare APD documents for review and approval.

Review support and provide feedback on NC FAST APDs.

Review all relevant regulations and standards for APDs and to ensure other documentation is in alignment.

Utilize tools templates and developed methods to keep abreast of project activities across the program.

Ability to exercise communication skills in both written and verbal means to take complex concepts and convert into easily understood written documentation.

Organize material and complete writing assignments according to agency standards regarding order clarity conciseness style and terminology.

Attend DHB meetings to stay informed of current activities in NC Medicaid.

Desired Professional and Technical Expertise

Prior APD development or Request for Proposal (RFP) Request for Information (RFI) contract or grant writing.

Prior state government/public sector experience with health and human services programs (such as Medicaid Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) claims processing eligibility HHS analytics Eligibility and Enrollment systems (i.e. NC FAST) etc.)

Working knowledge of state local and county government regulations as they pertain to the grant proposal contracts and eligibility policy.

Strong communication project management and followupskills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (i.e. Word Power Point Excel).

Experience successfully managing multiplepriorities and projects including project scope development schedules qualityassurance and change management.

Required/Desired Skills
SkillRequired /DesiredAmountof ExperienceExpert working knowledge in Medicaid NC FAST and/or Health and Human Services Projects.Required7YearsExpert experience executing against multiple priorities/projects.Required7YearsProficient use of project collaboration and tracking tools (Microsoft Project Suite MS Teams Zoom etc.)Required5YearsAbility to interpret Medicaid NC FAST and/or Health and Human Services policies to ensure compliance with CMS regulations. Required5YearsExpert level communication skills both verbal and written.Required8YearsDemonstrated project management training and facilitation experience.Required5YearsDemonstrated stakeholder engagement and collaboration experience.Required5YearsPrior APD development RFP RFI grant or contract writing experience.Highly desired3YearsAbility to create and deliver PowerPoint presentations and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Highly desired5Years
Questions
No.QuestionQuestion1Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you accept this requirementQuestion2Please list candidate s email address. Question3Please indicate how soon this candidate is available to start work. Vendors are encouraged to submit candidates that are available for the duration of the assignment.Question4Vendor must disclose to the agency if the candidate will be subcontracted at the time of submission. Do you accept this requirementQuestion5Vendor must notify the agency if any portion of the requirements listed in this task order are to be outsourced to other countries. Do you accept this requirementQuestion6Candidates submitted above the rate of $$$0 will not be considered. Do you accept this requirement Question7Payment for all approved hours will be paid at the straight hourly rate regardless of the total hours worked by the engaged resource. It is the responsibility of the supplier to adhere to any applicable compensation laws including payment for overtime hours. Do you accept this requirementQuestion8Please confirm you have thoroughly validated and attest to the accuracy of the credentials listed throughout this candidate s VectorVMS profile and resume pursuant to Section 5.2.5 of ITS009440. Do you confirm