IT Certification Project Specialist (NC777676)

IT Certification Project Specialist (NC777676)

Job Details:

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 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 programs.

• Responsible for leading project teams through certification tasks

• Executes the certification strategy for assigned projects

• Leads certification workstream meetings

• Assists in determining the State's future goals by leading meetings with internal stakeholders and vendors to map the State's 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 State-defined performance standards.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $54.00 - $59.00 per hour

Work Location: Remote