Remote Medicaid APD & Procurement Analyst

Diversified Services Network, Inc.; Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Diversified Services Network, Inc. is seeking an APD Analyst to support modernization of Illinois MES, providing analytical, coordination, and advisory services across procurement strategies, cost estimation, market research, and APD deliverables.

The role involves collaboration with client leadership and CMS, development of IGCEs, cost analysis, and managing APD lifecycle deliverables; remote work with occasional travel to Springfield, IL. Strong MS Office and analytical skills required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in a related field, or four years of additional relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in developing and applying analytic methodologies, including MMIS APD development and maintenance, federal grant or funding requests, or status reporting with a state or federal agency.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a business analyst with, or consultant to, State Health Programs.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with elicitation and verification of business requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), with expertise in MS Excel.
• Strong customer service attitude and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team, with a high degree of professionalism in deliverables and client interactions.
• Experience with cost benefit analysis and financial tracking/reporting.
• Ability to review deliverables and processes for quality and completeness.

Responsibilities

• Write and coordinate information gathering for APDs, including Planning, Implementation, Operational, As Needed, and Annual APDs.
• Track and report on assigned APD activities and financials, including federal funding requests and contract amendments.
• Collaborate with client project teams and stakeholders to understand project scope, APD requirements, and business needs.
• Support the development of procurement strategies, including research of available products, services, suppliers, and evaluation of acquisition approaches.
• Collect, review, and analyze data to develop Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) and perform cost benefit, costing, and price analysis.
• Conduct market research to evaluate suppliers, compare services and costs, and provide recommendations for procurement plans and strategies.
• Prepare and present analytical reports, findings, and recommendations to support decision-making throughout the procurement and APD lifecycle.
• Ensure all work products and deliverables meet technical, documentation, and quality standards.
• Participate in and/or facilitate engagement with CMS and other federal/state agencies to ensure collaborative working relationships and compliance with APD submission requirements.
• Manage client relationships and expectations, working regularly with key client leadership.
• Provide recommendations for critical business and project decisions.
• Participate in meetings and communicate deliverable status, risks, and issues to stakeholders, including the client and federal government.
• Support continuous improvement of processes, personnel, and organizational systems related to procurement, APD, and financial management.
• Review deliverables and processes for quality and completeness, ensuring all project-identified processes and methodologies are executed and followed.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Office

Analytical methods

Communication

Independent work

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Diversified Services Network, Inc. is seeking an APD Analyst to support modernization of Illinois MES, providing analytical, coordination, and advisory services across procurement strategies, cost estimation, market research, and APD deliverables.

The role involves collaboration with client leadership and CMS, development of IGCEs, cost analysis, and managing APD lifecycle deliverables; remote work with occasional travel to Springfield, IL. Strong MS Office and analytical skills required.