Child Support Systems APD/Budget Review Specialist

General Dynamics Information Technology•USA VA Home Office (VAHOME), VA

6d•$93,662 - $126,500•Remote

About The Position

This position provides support for state child support systems modernization initiatives funded through federal financial participation (FFP). The role supports review and analysis of Streamlined Feasibility Studies, Advance Planning Documents (APDs), and system modernization activities to ensure compliance with federal requirements, sound project management practices, and effective stewardship of federal resources. The position also provides guidance and coordination to strengthen state systems planning, operational efficiency, and program performance.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience and extensive knowledge of federal APD requirements, including 45 CFR Part 95, 45 CFR 307, and the 2010 State Systems APD Guide.
Practical knowledge of OCSE-396 APD reporting requirements, including experience with coordinating APD expenditures and 396 expenditures.
Knowledge of and experience with cost-benefit analysis
Experience with performing Streamlined Feasibility Studies (or the former 1993 Feasibility Study process)
Experience with statewide child support automated system projects including practical experience with project management, risk management, SLDC choices, conversion and data management.
Knowledge of child support modern information technology alternatives
Practical experience with child support programs and statewide systems at the state and/or local level
Strong organizational skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report development and ability to communicate complex concepts in a simple manner.
Understanding of HHS, GSA, OMB, NIST, and FIPS policies, standards, and guidelines to develop and implement IT policies, standards, and operational processes.
Knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), release and configuration management, automated development tools, security risk assessments, test planning, independent testing, and vulnerability assessments.
Knowledge of industry standards and best practices in project management, systems and software engineering, IT infrastructure, procurement, and acquisition, including PMBOK, CMMI, and IEEE standards.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the review and approval of Streamlined Feasibility Studies (SFS)
Assess completeness, methodology, system alternatives reviewed, risk assessment, cost-benefit analysis results, schedule, and preferred alternative choice, looking at technical, operational and funding feasibility
Communicate with state project leaders during review as needed
Consolidate review comments, document approval conditions, and manage follow-up with grantees and the federal program office.
Ensure the SFS documentation can appropriately answer Implementation APD requirements
Coordinate the review and approval of Planning APDs, Implementation APDs, As Needed APDs and Annual APDUs, but not OAPDs
Assess completeness, budget accuracy, schedule feasibility, risk documentation, acquisition strategy, and compliance with federal requirements
Analyze lifecycle costs, contract tables, funding requests, cost allocation information, projected versus actual expenditures, unsupported costs, procurement risks
Document issues affecting scope, schedule, cost, risk, security, or procurement and track corrective actions to resolution.
Communicate with state project leaders during review as needed
Consolidate review comments, document approval conditions, and manage follow-up with grantees and the federal program office.
Ensure that prior approval conditions are met prior to approving FFP expenditures
Review APD budget and expenditures information with actual and projected expenditures on the quarterly OCSE-396 forms
Review OAPD documents and perform similar duties cited above, as needed upon request
Coordinate with RFP reviewers to ensure continuity of solutions and documentation
Coordinate with contract reviewers to ensure continuity of solutions and documentation
Draft final approval letters for OCSE Commissioner review and approval
Coordinate with IV&V vendors as needed
Manage orderly document retention in DSTS SharePoint site
Collaborate with Division of Regional Operations and other federal program staff as needed
Assist with communication to OCSE Commissioner on state SFS and APD statuses as well as any issues
Assist with State Characteristics Matrix system updates approximately every six months

Benefits

Variety of medical plan options
Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan
401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
Full flex work weeks where possible
Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness
10 paid holidays per year
Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees.
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Personal accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Business travel and accident insurance