| Location | State of NC, NC |
This is a new position. The previous Accenture 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 NC 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
| Skill | Required /Desired | Amount | of Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare related knowledge, ideally in analytics, reporting or related | Required | 3 | Years |
| Demonstrated experience using project tracking tools (Microsoft Project, (e.g. Jira, MITAPulse) | Required | 3 | Years |
| Project management experience including experience managing staff in a matrix or direct reporting relationship | Required | 5 | Years |
| Experience managing multiple priorities/projects including project scope, schedules, quality, change management and project financials | Required | 5 | Years |
| Ability to drive, collaborate and coordinate with MITRE and CMS teams | Required | 2 | Years |
| CMS Medicaid Enterprise Certification Life Cycle process experience | Required | 2 | Years |
| Experience implementing information systems in client facing role | Required | 5 | Years |
| Experience in healthcare related knowledge, ideally in analytics, reporting or related | Required | 3 | Years |
| Experience with preparation for ORR prep cycles | Required | 2 | Years |
| Experience pulling, recommending, and managing evidence from the implemented solution to meet CMS Certification requirements | Required | 2 | Years |
| Demonstrated experience using project tracking tools (Microsoft Project, (e.g. Jira, MITAPulse) | Required | 5 | Years |
| Exceptional technical writing experience, including authoring playbooks, manuals, etc. | Required | 5 | Years |
| No. | Question |
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| Question1 | Absences 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? |
| Question2 | All work must be completed on remote. Do you accept this requirement? |
| Question3 | Candidate must be able to attend a webcam interview. Do you accept this requirement? |
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| Question5 | Please 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. |
| Question6 | Vendor must disclose to the agency if the candidate will be subcontracted at the time of submission. Do you accept this requirement? |
| Question7 | Vendor must notify the agency if any portion of the requirements listed in this task order are to be outsourced to other countries. Do you accept this requirement? |
| Question8 | Candidates submitted above the rate of -5 hour will not be considered. Do you accept this requirement? |
| Question9 | Payment 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? |
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