Certification & Compliance Project Specialist

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.

Raleigh, NC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Atlassian JIRA, Best Practices, Change Management, Content Management Systems (CMS), Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Delivery Management, Financial Projections, Funding, Healthcare, Information Technology & Information Systems, Matrix Management, Medicaid, Microsoft Project, Multitasking, People Management, Product Data Management (PDM), Product Demonstration, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Quality Management, Risk Management, Standards Development, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Writing, Time Management, User Documentation, Vehicle Driving, Webcams, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Raleigh, NC
POSTED
1 day ago
This position is essential to supporting federal compliance efforts, including AoA, the MES Certification schedule, PBA CRR, and DAP, with MITA activities becoming an increasingly important requirement.
  • This is a new position. The previous Client support model for this role is no longer viable because the responsibilities require access to sensitive state processes.
    This position is responsible for supporting and driving the execution of the Medicaid Enterprise Systems certification strategy for each project. The Specialist supports ongoing compliance activities including updating the Analysis of Alternatives document, the MES Certification schedule, and the certification readiness assessment which are essential to achieving certification and enhanced federal funding. As CMS introduces evolving and increasingly complex MITA requirements, this role becomes critical to ensure the program remains aligned with new federal standards. The Specialist provides direct support to the Certification Workstream across multiple high visibility MES projects. The role partners closely with Business Leads, Project Teams, matrix managers, vendors, and other key stakeholders to ensure all CMS criteria are met and that certification activities are coordinated, on schedule, and strategically aligned to achieve successful MMIS/CMS Certification. This position is central to protecting program integrity, sustaining federal funding streams, and strengthening statewide Medicaid systems. The Certification and Compliance Project Specialist ensures that certification tasks are executed with precision, compliance risks are minimized, and MES initiatives consistently meet CMS standards. This role collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to support the overall success of the Medicaid Enterprise System (MES) Program.

    ·Responsible for supporting project teams through certification tasks
    ·Assists with leading certification workstream meetings
    ·Updates document repository for CMS certification artifacts per project
    ·Co-manages the Certification Evidence Tracker
    ·Pulling, recommending, and managing evidence from the implemented solution to meet CMS Certification requirements
    ·Composing narratives to accompany ORR and CRR evidence
    ·Oversees system demonstrations for the Business and CMS, as required, to achieve CMS Certification
    ·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)
    ·Adequate preparation for upcoming PBA CRR, DAP, and PDM ORR prep cycles
    ·Continuity and quality in managing certification deliverables
    ·Timely coordination with MITRE and project teams
    ·Utilization of industry best practices for compliance with CMS and State-defined performance standards
Skills
SkillRequiredRequired ExperienceCandidate ExperienceLast Used
Healthcare related knowledge, ideally in analytics, reporting or relatedRequired3 Years
Demonstrated experience using project tracking tools (Microsoft Project, (e.g. Jira, MITAPulse)Required3 Years
Project management experience including experience managing staff in a matrix or direct reporting relationshipRequired5 Years
Experience managing multiple priorities/projects including project scope, schedules, quality, change management and project financialsRequired5 Years
Ability to drive, collaborate and coordinate with MITRE and CMS teamsRequired2 Years
CMS Medicaid Enterprise Certification Life Cycle process experienceRequired2 Years
Experience implementing information systems in client facing roleRequired5 Years
Experience in healthcare related knowledge, ideally in analytics, reporting or relatedRequired3 Years
Experience with preparation for ORR prep cyclesRequired2 Years
Experience pulling, recommending, and managing evidence from the implemented solution to meet CMS Certification requirementsRequired2 Years
Demonstrated experience using project tracking tools (Microsoft Project, (e.g. Jira, MITAPulse)Required5 Years
Exceptional technical writing experience, including authoring playbooks, manuals, etc.Required5 Years
 
QuestionsQuestionsAnswers
Question 1Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you accept this requirement? 
Question 2All work must be completed on remote. Do you accept this requirement? 
Question 3Candidate must be able to attend a webcam interview. Do you accept this requirement? 
Question 4Please list candidate's email address. 
Question 5Please indicate how soon this candidate is available to start work. Vendors are encouraged to submit candidates that are available for the duration of the assignment. 
Question 9Payment for all approved hours will be paid at the straight hourly rate regardless of the total hours worked by the engaged resource. It is the responsibility of the supplier to adhere to any applicable compensation laws including payment for overtime hours. Do you accept this requirement? 

About the Company

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22nd Century Technologies, Inc.

22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000+ people including 600+ Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies’ delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115+ Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial clients and currently support 80+ commercial clients.

Recognized among “Best Company to Work For” by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients’ expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
1997
WEBSITE
https://www.tscti.com/careers-0