APD-Procurement Consultant Business Analyst at NTT DATA

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jan, 26

Salary

145000.0

Posted On

15 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Business Analysis, Procurement, Medicaid, Client Management, Project Management, Requirements Gathering, APD Development, RFP Drafting, Federal Grant Management, CMS Collaboration, Quality Assurance, Microsoft Project, Customer Service, Stakeholder Engagement, Financial Reporting, Process Adherence

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Interface with state business users and vendors Manage, coordinate, and write APDs and RFPs, including: o Planning, Implementation, Operational, As Needed, and Annual APDs o Development, maintenance, tracking, and financial reporting of APD activities o Collaboration with client project teams to understand APD requirements, especially for As Needed APDs o Engagement with CMS State Representatives to foster collaborative relationships Manage client relationships and expectations, including daily interaction with key client leadership Develop client deliverables aligned with project requirements and company documentation standards Provide strategic recommendations to clients on critical business and project decisions Ensure adherence to all project-defined processes and methodologies Participate in meetings and communicate accurate project status, risks, and issues to the Client Partner and Client Attend project and stakeholder meetings as needed Develop and submit required reports to the client and federal government 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 Minimum of 3 years' experience in APD development, federal grant or funding requests, management, or status reporting with a state or federal agency Minimum of 3 years' direct experience drafting and finalizing public sector procurement documents such as: o Requests for Proposals (RFPs) o Requests for Information (RFIs) o Invitations for Bid (IFBs) o Master Services Agreements (MSAs) o Task Orders (TOs) Minimum of 2 years' experience facilitating work groups and requirements-gathering sessions contributing to procurement documents (e.g., RFPs, ITBs, RFIs) Undergraduate degree or 4 additional years of relevant experience Strong customer service attitude 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 Understanding of Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) APD development and maintenance processes Understanding of State procurement processes Ability to communicate succinctly and accurately in written and verbal English Experience and skill in the development and maintenance of Microsoft Project schedules Ability to review deliverables and processes for quality and completeness PMI Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) The starting pay range for this remote role is $79,920- $145,000. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

Responsibilities

The consultant will interface with state business users and vendors, managing and coordinating APDs and RFPs. They will also develop client deliverables and provide strategic recommendations while ensuring adherence to project-defined processes.