Technical Specialist- Mid LevelLocation: NC DHHS, Raleigh NCClient: State of NC Duration: Long termNCDHHS is seeking a contractor to provide Advanced Planning development, support and other documentation required for the planning, implementation, and operations activities in support of the NC Medicaid, MES Program. The Technical Specialist (Advanced Planning Writer) develops Advanced Planning Documents, and other documentation required for the planning, implementation, and operations activities in support of the NC Medicaid, Medicaid Enterprise System (MES) Program. This role also leads APD kickoff, review, and closeout meetings, reviews and provides feedback on NC FAST APDs, drafts CMS submittal letters and ties together all associated areas including business engagement, stakeholder management, project management, and technical liaising.
Additionally, the APW collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, project teams, technical teams, vendors, contract and budget offices, and other key stakeholders to develop APDs. The APW takes complex concepts and converts 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. This includes drafting the business and technology narratives required to articulate the status of activities for all projects in various phases throughout the planning, implementation, and operations phases of their lifecycle and are directly related to CMS outcomes, state specific goals, and project requirements.Advanced Planning Document DevelopmentHighly 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.