Remote Assistant Project Manager, Healthcare Programs

Commence; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Commence is seeking an Assistant Project Manager (APM) to support the Project Manager in day-to-day contract execution and to independently own regulatory reporting and JOA coordination with CMS MACs. This remote role emphasizes compliance tracking, meeting management, and continuous improvement across CMS-driven program operations.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in healthcare program management or federal contracting, familiarity with Medicare FFS, and a Master’s degree or a Bachelor’s plus

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in healthcare program management, federal contracting, or a related operational field.
• Experience managing complex systems and medical review workflow operations.
• Experience in Medicare FFS program operations or related policy knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in day-to-day contract execution and serve as PM backup during absences.
• Own regulatory reporting workstream end-to-end: CMS reports, status updates, contractual deliverables.
• Lead coordination of JOAs with MACs, including scheduling, agenda development, documentation, and follow-up.
• Manage program meeting structure: CMS status calls, leadership meetings, cross-functional reviews; prepare agendas and minutes.
• Own compliance tracking across workstreams: monitor performance standards, deadlines, corrective actions, and COR/CO correspondence.
• Manage complex systems and medical review workflow operations to maintain staffing, throughput, and processes aligned with CMS expectations.
• Interface with CMS on day-to-day matters; maintain professional relationships with COR and CO as directed.
• Support contract transition activities and onboarding, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Regulatory reporting

CMS coordination

Contract management

Program operations

Education

Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration

Bachelor’s degree + 3+ years experience

Job description

Commence is seeking an Assistant Project Manager (APM) to support the Project Manager in day-to-day contract execution and to independently own regulatory reporting and JOA coordination with CMS MACs. This remote role emphasizes compliance tracking, meeting management, and continuous improvement across CMS-driven program operations.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in healthcare program management or federal contracting, familiarity with Medicare FFS, and a Master’s degree or a Bachelor’s plus