Project Coordinator

Peraton; Herndon (VA); Remote; USD 66,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton, a leading national security and IT provider, seeks a Project Coordinator to support the Medicaid Managed Care audit initiative within SafeGuard Services. You will bridge business needs and technical solutions, ensuring data is validated, reliable, and actionable.

The role requires project management expertise, data strategy knowledge, and experience with Medicaid regulatory frameworks. Telework is available from anywhere in the US, with responsibilities spanning multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5 years with BS/BA; or 9 years with a HS Diploma/equivalent.
• Healthcare policy and regulation experience (Medicaid preferred).
• Strong research skills and communication/organizational abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Access, relational databases, Excel, and internet tools.
• US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects arising from Medicaid fraud, waste, abuse findings.
• Develop project methodologies and coordinate with internal teams.
• Use data analysis to detect aberrancies in Medicaid claims data.
• Review claims history/provider files to identify fraudulent patterns.
• Make potential fraud determinations using guidelines and Medicaid manuals.
• Identify fraud alerts and vulnerabilities for CMS submission.
• Track and report Medicaid project progress to CMS and States.

Skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Writing skills

Analytical ability

US citizenship

Education

BS/BA

HS Diploma/equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Access

Relational database design

Excel

Data reporting

Job description

Project Coordinator

Job Locations

US

Position Category

Project Management

Clearance

No Clearance Required

Responsibilities

SafeGuard Services (SGS), a subsidiary of Peraton, performs data analysis, investigation, and medical review to detect, prevent, deter, reduce, and make referrals to recover fraud, waste, and abuse.

We are looking to add a Project Coordinator to our SGS team of talented professionals.

What You'll do:

The Project Coordinator will play a pivotal role in supporting the Medicaid Managed Care audit initiative by bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions. This position requires a unique blend of project management expertise, data strategy development, and technical knowledge of methodologies and algorithms to ensure audit-related data is validated, reliable, and actionable.

• Leads projects resulting from the discovery of situations that potentially involve fraud, waste or abuse in Medicaid.
• Develop project methodologies arising out of the project idea including coordinating with internal teams to develop projects.
• Utilize data analysis techniques to detect aberrancies in Medicaid claims data and proactively seek out and develop leads received from a variety of sources (CMS, OIG, State Program Integrity, MFCU, fraud alerts).
• Assist in the review of claims history/provider files to determine provider billing patterns and to detect potential fraudulent or abusive billing practices or vulnerabilities in Medicaid policies and initiate appropriate action.
• Make potential fraud determinations by utilizing internal guidelines, Medicaid provider manuals, Medicaid regulations, and the Social Security Act.
• Identify Fraud alerts and program vulnerabilities for submission to CMS; share information on current fraud investigations with other Medicaid contractors, law enforcement, and other applicable stake holders.
• Track and report Medicaid project progress internally and ad hoc to CMS and the States.
• Coordinate work flow from project to lead stage.
• Continuous communication with other UPICs for potential project development.
• Review and provide support and respond to requests for information from Medicaid stake holders as assigned.
• Telework available from anywhere in the US

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• 5 years with BS/BA; or 9 years with a HS Diploma/equivalent
• Healthcare policy and regulation experience (Medicaid preferred).
• Strong research skills.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Strong writing skills.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Access, experience in relational data base design, extract, and reporting, Excel, and the Internet
• Strong proven analytical ability and basic knowledge of statistics and sampling techniques
• Proven Ability to work with a variety of systems, sources of data and analytic tools
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• US. citizenship required

The most competitive candidates will have:

• Ability to perform research and draw conclusions.
• Ability to interpret data, policy relative to an allegation.
• Ability to manage several projects at a time while meeting deadlines with a quality work-product.
• Ability to work as a liaison across teams, State Medicaid Agencies and CMS in order to identify high priority projects; prioritize the work; and manage the development of the various components that make up the final work-product.
• Ability to present findings/issues of concern, citing regulatory violations in connection with compliance issues or fraud schemes to defraud State and Federal Government agencies.
• Ability to compose correspondence and reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively, internally and externally.
• Ability to interpret laws and regulations.
• Ability to handle confidential material.
• Ability to report work activity on a timely basis.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team to deliver high quality work.
• Ability to attend meetings, training, and conferences.

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.