APD Writer
*This is a remote position.
*Local to the Raleigh, NC area only, please.
Description:
- Our client is seeking an experienced APD Writer to develop high-quality, well-structured, and strategically aligned APDs to support the client’s ongoing program initiatives.
- The APD Writer develops Advanced Planning Documents (APDs) and supporting materials for the NC Medicaid Program.
- The role drafts CMS submittal letters and integrates business engagement stakeholder management project management and technical liaison activities to ensure APDs are accurate comprehensive and aligned with CMS requirements.
- The APD Writer translates complex technical and business information into clear accessible documentation that supports system certification and compliance with federal expectations.
- This position collaborates closely with internal teams external partners, vendors, and budget and contract offices to produce high-quality APDs that are well structured strategically aligned and submitted on schedule to meet federal and state requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Develop MES Advanced Planning Documents APDs and related documentation to support planning implementation and operational activities for the NC Medicaid Program.
- Draft CMS submittal letters that clearly communicate project intent scope and compliance.
- Integrate business engagement stakeholder management project management and technical liaison activities to ensure APDs are accurate, complete and aligned with CMS requirements.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams external partners, vendors, contract offices and budget staff to gather information and validate APD content.
- Ensure APDs and supporting materials are well structured strategically aligned and submitted on schedule to meet federal and state requirements.
- Facilitate and coordinate APD review meetings with key stakeholders.
- Review contract and amendment submittal letters for accuracy clarity and relevance.
- Interface with mid-level executive management and project teams to articulate current APD activities and translate updates into concise actionable summaries.
- Maintain ongoing awareness of CMS policy updates organizational changes and related communications.
- Independently review refine and prepare APD documents for internal and external review and approval.
- Apply strong written and verbal communication skills to translate complex concepts into clear accessible documentation.
- Organize materials and complete writing assignments according to agency standards for clarity conciseness structure style and terminology.
- Attend meetings to remain informed about current activities priorities and developments within NC Medicaid.
- Coordinate with Business Units to compile timely and accurate responses to CMS questions during APD and procurement document reviews.
Skills:
- Prior Advanced Planning Document Development Experience., Required 2 Years
- Expert working knowledge in Medicaid Eligibility, NC FAST and/or HHS., Required 5 Years
- Expert experience executing against multiple priorities/projects., Required 5 Years
- Proficient use of project collaboration and tracking tools (Microsoft Project Suite, MS Teams, Zoom, etc.), Required 5 Years
- Ability to interpret State and Federal Medicaid policies to ensure compliance with CMS regulations., Required 5 Years
- Expert level communication skills, both verbal and written., Required 5 Years
- Demonstrated project management, training and facilitating experience., Required 5 Years
- Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and collaboration experience., Required 5 Years
- Ability to create and deliver PowerPoint presentations, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)., Required 5 Years
- Prior RFP, RFI, grant or contract experience., Highly desired 3 Years
- Knowledge of state, local and county government regulations as they pertain to the grant proposal, contracts, and eligibility policy., Required 3 Years
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