APD Consultant/Business Analyst

Req ID:282968

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We are currently seeking a APD Consultant/Business Analyst to join our team in Little Rock, Arkansas (US-AR), United States (US).

The APD Consultant/Business Analyst will work collaboratively with the client and team members to track, monitor, create, and update the Medicaid and HHS-related APDs as needed. He/she will actively participate in the development and delivery of Advanced Planning Documents (APDs) and associated deliverables. In addition, the APD Consultant will work collaboratively with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) and develop and present updates for Arkansas.

The successful candidate will work as part of a team providing Business Operations Support (BOS) for a state Medicaid Program. Working under the direction of the team manager, they will actively participate in the delivery of tasks/activities and associated deliverables. This APD Consultant/Business Analyst will work with the client to develop requests for federal funding APDs, contract amendments, and business requirements for a broad array of software systems and services that support the Customer's Medicaid Program. The ideal candidate will possess comprehensive understanding of administration, management, and APD processes, procedures, and best practices. It is preferred that this candidate has experience with State Government APD processes, and leading team efforts.

Job Responsibilities Include:
* Manage, coordinate, and write APDs, including:
o Manage and coordinate Planning, Implementation, Operational, As Needed and Annual APDs
o Complete the APD activities including development, maintenance, tracking and financial tracking/reporting
o Collaborate with client project teams in understanding APD requirements specifically related to As Needed APDs
o Participate in and/or facilitate engagement with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) State Representative to deepen or further develop a collaborative working relationship
* Manage Client relationship and expectation management including working daily with key client leadership
* Develop client deliverables in accordance with project requirements and company documentation standards
* Provide recommendations to the client on critical business and project decisions
* Ensure that all project identified processes and methodologies are executed and followed as applicable
* Participate in meetings and communicate complete and accurate project status reports, risks and issues to the Client Partner and Client, as appropriate
* Participate in project and other stakeholder meetings, as needed
* Develop and submit reports as needed to the client and federal government (as required)

Required Qualifications:

Minimum 8 years work experience including:

* Minimum of 6 years' experience as a business analyst with, or consultant to, State Health Programs (e.g. Medicaid)
* Minimum 3 years of experience supporting large, complex Medicaid system implementation projects and/or Medicaid business operations
* Minimum 3 years of experience with elicitation and verification of business requirements
* Minimum of 3 years APD development, federal grant, or federal funding requests, management, or status reporting experience with a state or federal agency
* Undergraduate degree or 4 years additional relevant experience

Preferred Skills:
* Understanding of State Medicaid Manual and 45 CFR 430, 610, 611, 612, State Medicaid Director's Letters, and APD Submission Requirements
* Three or more years' experience working collaboratively with CMS State Representative or equivalent federal agency
* PMI Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP)
* Understanding of Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) APD development and maintenance processes and of State procurement processes
* Ability to communicate succinctly and accurately in written and verbal English
For Colorado Candidates
In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay Transparency Rules, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Colorado. For a candidate in the state of Colorado only, the starting pay range for this role is $xx,xxx - 135,000.
Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including actual work location, relevant experience (internal or external), technical skills, and other qualifications.

About NTT DATA Services

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