APD Writer - Remote / Telecommute

Job Overview: Pay Range: $50.00hr - $55.00hr Requirement/Must Have: • Prior Advanced Planning Document Development Experience. • Expert working knowledge in Medicaid Eligibility and/or Health and Human Services. • Expert experience executing against multiple priorities/projects. • Proficient use of project collaboration and tracking tools (Microsoft Project Suite, MS Teams, Zoom, etc.). • Ability to interpret State and Federal Medicaid policies to ensure compliance with CMS regulations. • Strong verbal and written communication skills. • Demonstrated project management, training and facilitating experience. • Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and collaboration experience. • Ability to create and deliver PowerPoint presentations, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). • Knowledge of state, local and county government regulations as they pertain to the grant proposal, contracts, and eligibility policy. Responsibilities: • Develop MES Advanced Planning Documents (APDs) and related documentation to support planning, implementation, and operational activities for the Medicaid Program. • Draft CMS submittal letters that clearly communicate project intent, scope, and compliance. • Integrate business engagement, stakeholder management, project management, and technical liaison activities to ensure APDs are accurate, complete, and aligned with CMS requirements. • Collaborate closely with internal teams, external partners, vendors, contract offices, and budget staff to gather information and validate APD content. • Ensure APDs and supporting materials are well structured, strategically aligned, and submitted on schedule to meet federal and state requirements. • Facilitate and coordinate APD review meetings with key stakeholders. • Review contract and amendment submittal letters for accuracy, clarity, and relevance. • Interface with mid-level executive management and project teams to articulate current APD activities and translate updates into concise, actionable summaries. • Maintain ongoing awareness of CMS policy updates, organizational changes, and related communications. • Independently review, refine, and prepare APD documents for internal and external review and approval. • Apply strong written and verbal communication skills to translate complex concepts into clear, accessible documentation. • Organize materials and complete writing assignments according to agency standards for clarity, conciseness, structure, style, and terminology. • Attend organizational meetings to remain informed about current activities, priorities, and developments within Medicaid. • Coordinate with Business Units to compile timely and accurate responses to CMS questions during APD and procurement document reviews. Nice to Have: • Prior RFP, RFI, grant or contract experience. Skills: • Advanced Planning Document Development. • Medicaid Eligibility. • HHS. • Project Management. • Microsoft Project Suite. • MS Teams. • Zoom. • CMS Regulations. • Stakeholder Engagement. • SOP Development. • Grant Proposals. • Contracts. Qualification And Education: • Expert level communication skills, both verbal and written. • Demonstrated experience in training and facilitation.