Job ID: NC-790018 (98090106)
Remote APD/Technical Writer with Advanced Planning Document, Medicaid Eligibility, HHS, MS Project, CMS, PM, training, SOPs, RFP/RFI/grant/contract and budget/accounting experience
Location: Durham, NC (NCDHHS-PH)
Duration: 12 Months
Skills:
Advanced Planning Document Development. Highly desired 3 Years
Expert working knowledge in Medicaid Eligibility, NC FAST and/or HHS. Highly desired 5 Years
Expert experience executing against multiple priorities/projects. Required 5 Years
Proficient use of project collaboration and tracking tools (Microsoft Project Suite, MS Teams, Zoom, etc.) Required 5 Years
Ability to interpret Medicaid and NC FAST policies to ensure compliance with CMS regulations. Highly desired 5 Years
Expert level communication skills, both verbal and written. Required 5 Years
Demonstrated project management, training and facilitating experience. Required 5 Years
Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and collaboration experience. Required 5 Years
Ability to create and deliver PowerPoint presentations, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Highly desired 5 Years
Prior RFP, RFI, grant or contract experience. Highly desired 3 Years
The Division of Health Benefits, NC Medicaid, Advanced Planning Office is seeking an APD Writer with experience in developing Advanced Planning Documents (APDs).
This position develops Advanced Planning Documents (APD),and other documentation required for planning, implementation, and operations activities in support of the NC Medicaid Program, reviews and provides feedback on NC HIEA APDs, drafts CMS submittal letters, understands the Medicaid Detailed Budget Table (MDBT) process, ties together all associated areas including business engagement, stakeholder management, project management, and technical liaising, able to take complex concepts and convert them into easily understood written documentation such that the content ensures successful system certification and compliance consistent with program management guidelines and processes and CMS expectations and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, project teams, technical teams, vendors, contract and budget offices, and other key stakeholders to develop APDs to support the Medicaid Enterprise System (MES)Program.
Essential Responsibilities:
·Develop, collect, and compile data from the business and technological teams to develop a solid, viable, meaningful APD 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 sign-off 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 mid-level 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 HIEA APDs.
·Review all relevant regulations and standards for APDs and other documentation are in alignment and serves as the expert on the subject.
·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.
·Coordinate with Business Units to compile responses to CMS questions during the APD and procurement document review process.
· Performs other duties as required.