Required Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in business or technical writing.
• Demonstrated experience in drafting APDs, grant proposals, or related documents for state or federal agencies.
• Strong knowledge of CMS documentation requirements, including 45 CFR Part 95 and Medicaid IT guidelines.
• Superior writing, editing, proofreading, and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex technical and policy information clearly.
• Experience working with state or federal health and human services agencies is preferred.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple deliverables in a deadline-driven environment

• Draft, edit, and finalize Advance Planning Documents (APDs) including Planning, Implementation, Updates, and Operational APDs in accordance with CMS guidelines and 45 CFR Part 95.
• Prepare responses to Requests for Additional Information (RAIs) from CMS and track responses through approval.
• Provide process improvement recommendations for streamlining APD development and approval.
• Draft and finalize Operational Work Plans (OWPs) and Schedule IV-B documents to support legislative budget requests.
• Review and summarize federal regulations, policy updates, and CMS guidance; analyze findings for agency and leadership review.
• Translate complex programmatic and technical information into clear narratives for APDs, OWPs, and Schedule IV-Bs.
• Conduct compliance and quality assurance reviews of documents for consistency with CMS requirements and internal templates.
• Coordinate with agency staff, leadership, and FX support vendors to gather required inputs and incorporate feedback.
• Prepare briefing materials and document summaries for leadership presentations and CMS communications.
• Attend meetings as assigned and contribute technical writing expertise to team efforts.
• Perform other writing and documentation duties as required.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in business or technical writing.
• Demonstrated experience in drafting APDs, grant proposals, or related documents for state or federal agencies.
• Strong knowledge of CMS documentation requirements, including 45 CFR Part 95 and Medicaid IT guidelines.
• Superior writing, editing, proofreading, and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex technical and policy information clearly.
• Experience working with state or federal health and human services agencies is preferred.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple deliverables in a deadline-driven environment.