The Certification Data Analyst role reports to the Certification and Compliance Manager and participates in project team activities. The Certification Data Analyst (CDA) leads the development of outcome statements and operational reporting for Medicaid Enterprise System (MES) projects. This role collaborates with Business Leads, Project Teams, functional/matrix managers, vendors and other stakeholders to ensure that Medicaid and CMS criteria are met, and project tasks are delivered on schedule, within budget, and positioned for a successful MMIS/CMS Certification, consistent with Program Management guidelines/processes and CMS expectations.
CDA will be responsible and play a key role in supporting the Leadership and Managers to maintain the relationship in planning and executing CMS certification activities in conjunction with project team implementing complex systems in support of NC Department of Health and Human Service programs.
Key Responsibilities:
·Gather data from various sources, clean and transform it for analysis, and ensure data accuracy and quality.
·Apply statistical methods, techniques, and tools to analyze data, identify patterns, trends, and relationships, and draw conclusions.
·Administer and maintain outcome statements database.
·Create clear and compelling visualizations (charts, graphs, dashboards) to present data findings and insights in an easily understandable format.
·Draft MES outcome statements and metrics for the program and project teams.
·Identify problems, develop solutions, and implement data-driven strategies to improve business processes and outcomes.
·Maintain Operational Workbook Report (OWR) timelines.
·Collaborate with the Business Leads and Project Teams to create and update state- specific outcome statements.
·Contribute outcome statements to Advanced Planning Documents (APDs).
·Attend and facilitate meetings to present findings.
·Support designated project leads and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)with certification questions.
·Attend CMS certification presentations and reviews.
| Skill | Required /Desired | Amount | of Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicaid Enterprise Systems or federal regulations. | Required | 3 | Years |
| MMIS / CMS certification experience. | Required | 3 | Years |
| Experience with spreadsheet tools like Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets. | Required | 5 | Years |
| Experience using data to improve organizations. | Required | 5 | Years |
| Experience implementing information systems in client facing role. | Required | 5 | Years |
| CMS Medicaid Enterprise Certification Life Cycle process experience. | Required | 3 | Years |
| Experience in healthcare related knowledge, ideally in analytics, reporting or related. | Highly desired | 5 | Years |
| Implementation/SDLC methodologies, e.g. Agile, waterfall, hybrid and/or iterative | Required | 3 | Years |
| Experience with data visualization software experience. | Required | 5 | Years |
| Medicaid, MMIS, claims process or related experience. | Highly desired | 3 | Years |
| Demonstrated experience using project tracking tools (Microsoft Project, (e.g. Jira, MITAPulse) | Required | 3 | Years |
| No. | Question |
|---|---|
| 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? |
| Question4 | Please list candidate’s email address. |
| 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 -0 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? |
| Question10 | Please confirm you have thoroughly validated, and attest to the accuracy of, the credentials listed throughout this candidate’s VectorVMS profile and resume pursuant to Section 5.2.5 of ITS-009440. Do you confirm? |