IT Certification Project Specialist (NC777676)

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IT Certification Project Specialist (NC777676)

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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

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