APD Fiscal Analyst

NTT DATA•Springfield, IL

About The Position

Manage, coordinate, and write APDs, including Planning, Implementation, Operational, As Needed, and Annual APDs. Develop, maintain, track, and report on APD activities and financials, including federal funding requests and contract amendments. Collaborate with client project teams and stakeholders to understand project scope, APD requirements, and business needs. Support the development of procurement strategies, including research of available products, services, suppliers, and evaluation of acquisition approaches. Collect, review, and analyze data to develop Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) and perform cost benefit, costing, and price analysis. Conduct market research to evaluate suppliers, compare services and costs, and provide recommendations for procurement plans and strategies. Prepare and present analytical reports, findings, and recommendations to support decision-making throughout the procurement and APD lifecycle. Ensure all work products and deliverables meet technical, documentation, and quality standards. Participate in and/or facilitate engagement with CMS and other federal/state agencies to ensure collaborative working relationships and compliance with APD submission requirements. Manage client relationships and expectations, working regularly with key client leadership and serving as a primary point of contact for APD-related activities. Provide recommendations to the client on critical business and project decisions. Participate in meetings and communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders, including the client and federal government. Support continuous improvement of processes, personnel, and organizational systems related to procurement, APD, and financial management. Review deliverables and processes for quality and completeness, ensuring all project-identified processes and methodologies are executed and followed. Develop and submit reports as needed to the client and federal government.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in a related field, or four years of additional relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
Minimum of 6 years' experience in developing and applying analytic methodologies, including Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) APD development and maintenance, federal grant or funding requests, or status reporting with a state or federal agency.
Minimum of 6 years' experience as a business analyst with, or consultant to, State Health Programs (e.g., Medicaid).
Minimum of 3 years' experience supporting large, complex Medicaid system implementation projects and/or Medicaid business operations.
Minimum of 3 years' experience with elicitation and verification of business requirements.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), with expertise in MS Excel.
Strong customer service attitude and effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team, with a high degree of professionalism in deliverables and client interactions.
Experience with cost benefit analysis and financial tracking/reporting.
Ability to review deliverables and processes for quality and completeness.
Ability to communicate succinctly and accurately in written and verbal English.

Nice To Haves

Business Data Analytics Certificate, Cost Estimator/Analyst Certification, CPA License, or PMI Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP).
Master's degree in a related field.
Understanding of State Medicaid Manual, 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.
Prior experience with Advance Planning Documents (APDs) and state procurement processes.
Experience and skill in the development and maintenance of Microsoft Project schedules.

Responsibilities

Manage, coordinate, and write APDs, including Planning, Implementation, Operational, As Needed, and Annual APDs.
Develop, maintain, track, and report on APD activities and financials, including federal funding requests and contract amendments.
Collaborate with client project teams and stakeholders to understand project scope, APD requirements, and business needs.
Support the development of procurement strategies, including research of available products, services, suppliers, and evaluation of acquisition approaches.
Collect, review, and analyze data to develop Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) and perform cost benefit, costing, and price analysis.
Conduct market research to evaluate suppliers, compare services and costs, and provide recommendations for procurement plans and strategies.
Prepare and present analytical reports, findings, and recommendations to support decision-making throughout the procurement and APD lifecycle.
Ensure all work products and deliverables meet technical, documentation, and quality standards.
Participate in and/or facilitate engagement with CMS and other federal/state agencies to ensure collaborative working relationships and compliance with APD submission requirements.
Manage client relationships and expectations, working regularly with key client leadership and serving as a primary point of contact for APD-related activities.
Provide recommendations to the client on critical business and project decisions.
Participate in meetings and communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders, including the client and federal government.
Support continuous improvement of processes, personnel, and organizational systems related to procurement, APD, and financial management.
Review deliverables and processes for quality and completeness, ensuring all project-identified processes and methodologies are executed and followed.
Develop and submit reports as needed to the client and federal government.