APD Financial Analyst

This position works closely with the APO Finance Manager, ITD Finance, and DHB Budget teams to assist with tracking Medicaid Enterprise System (MES) project expenditures, monitoring budgets, and supporting financial reporting activities. The APD Financial Analyst helps maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial information included in APDs by reviewing project budget data, validating cost information, and ensuring alignment with CMS funding requirements.

APD Financial Analyst supports the financial management of APDs and MES initiatives. Position assists with monitoring project budgets and expenditures, reviewing financial information for accuracy, and ensuring compliance with CMS funding requirements.

The APD Financial Analyst supports the financial management and oversight of Advance Planning Document (APD) activities to help ensure compliance with CMS-approved federal funding requirements. This position works closely with the APO Finance Manager, ITD Finance, and DHB Budget teams to assist with tracking Medicaid Enterprise System (MES) project expenditures, monitoring budgets, and supporting financial reporting activities.

The APD Financial Analyst helps maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial information included in APDs by reviewing project budget data, validating cost information, and ensuring alignment with CMS funding requirements. The position assists with the preparation and maintenance of APD budget tables, including updates to the Medicaid Detailed Budget Table (MDBT), and supports the development of financial documentation and budget narratives.

Responsibilities include gathering cost estimates from project teams and stakeholders, monitoring project expenditures, identifying potential budget concerns, and assisting in the analysis of financial data. The analyst will work with the APO Finance Manager to help ensure project budgets are aligned with program objectives and approved funding.

The APD Financial Analyst also participates in budget discussions with internal and external stakeholders, documents financial assumptions, and helps ensure budget information is accurate, complete, and well understood. The role provides support for APD development efforts and contributes to the successful management of federal funding across the MES portfolio.

This role will also support the MES Certification space during an active ORR and CR.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with monitoring APD-related expenditures and budgets.
• Review and validate financial information included in APD submissions.
• Maintain and update the Medicaid Detailed Budget Table (MDBT).
• Support the preparation of APD budget tables and financial documentation.
• Gather and verify cost estimates from project teams and stakeholders.
• Monitor project spending and identify potential budget issues.
• Assist with developing financial narratives and supporting documentation.
• Participate in budget planning and review meetings.
• Collaborate with Finance, Budget, and project teams to support financial compliance and reporting.
• Support the APO Finance Manager with financial analysis and budget management activities.

Required/Desired Skills

Skill	Required /Desired	Amount	of Experience
Experience executing against multiple priorities/projects.	Required	5	Years
Demonstrated project management, training and facilitating experience.	Required	5	Years
Prior MDBT development, budget or accounting experience.	Required	3	Years
Experience writing, reviewing, or drafting financial narratives for APDs.	Required	3	Years
Prior state government/public sector experience with health and human services programs.	Required	3	Years
Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and collaboration experience.	Required	5	Years

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