CMS Certification Project Lead

Cms Certification Project Lead

Apex Systems, a World-Class Technology Solutions Provider, is seeking applicants for the below position on behalf of our client. Please apply if interested and qualified. Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.

This position is assigned to the Advanced Planning Office (APO) Certification and Compliance Unit (C&C). The role leads the Certification Workstream for projects and collaborates with the Business Leads, Project Teams, functional / matrix managers, vendors and other stakeholders to ensure that CMS criteria are met, and project tasks are delivered on schedule, within budget, and positioned for a successful Medicaid Management Information System and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (MMIS / CMS) Certification, consistent with Program Management guidelines / processes and CMS expectations. The CPS will be responsible and play a key role in supporting the Leadership / Managers to maintain the relationship in planning and executing CMS certification activities in conjunction with project team implementing complex systems in support of our programs.

Responsibilities :

• Responsible for leading project teams through certification tasks
• Executes the certification strategy for assigned projects
• Leads certification workstream meetings
• Assists in determining the company's future goals by leading meetings with internal stakeholders and vendors to map our certification strategy in alignment with the "To-Be" MITA 3.0 maturity levels
• Updates document repository for CMS certification artifacts per project
• Manages the Certification Evidence Tracker
• Responsible for pulling, recommending, and managing evidence from the implemented solution to meet CMS Certification requirements
• Assists with composing narratives to accompany evidence
• Oversees system demonstrations for the Business and CMS, as required, to achieve CMS Certification
• Follows up with CMS on all exceptions and action items pertaining to CMS Certification
• Provides education to project team members and stakeholders on CMS certification process, including process documentation / training materials
• Maintains awareness of CMS certification program and policy updates, organization communication as applicable
• Provides project schedule activities to project team for CMS effort aligned with scope of contract for a specific project (for integration into project schedules), drives work execution from the detailed work plan

The resource will ensure the utilization of industry best practices for compliance with CMS and company-defined performance standards.

Apex Benefits Overview

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a retirement plan (401k or local country equivalent) program. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses / books / seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

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