APD Writer

Job: APD Writer (809989)

Location : NC DHHS, Raleigh NC Remote

The Division of Health Benefits in partnership with the North Carolina Health Information Exchange Authority is seeking an experienced Advanced Planning Document (APD) Writer.

This is a re-post, as the current contract ends on September 30 and the contractor resigned effective 8/19/26. This position develops Advanced Planning Documents (APDs) for the Medicaid Enterprise System (MES) and NC HIEA, along with other documentation supporting MES planning, implementation, and operational activities. The role reviews APDs, provides detailed feedback, drafts CMS submittal letters, and ensures all materials meet federal expectations. Itrequires strong stakeholder engagement, project coordination, and technical communication skills. The APD Writer translates complex information into clear, accessible documentation and collaborates with project teams, technical teams, vendors, and budget offices to produce well structured, timely APDs aligned with CMS guidelines and program requirements.

Prior experience developing APDs or related documents (e.g., RFPs, RFIs, contracts). Required 3 Years

Working knowledge of government regulations as they pertain to the grant proposal and APD writing process. Required 3 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 Medicaid policies to ensure compliance with CMS regulations.

Required

3

Years

Significant writing, proofreading, and editing skills.

Required

5

Years

Demonstrated project management, training and facilitating experience.

Required

5

Years

Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and collaboration experience.

Required

5

Years

Prior experience in procurement, budgeting, or accounting.

Required

5

Years

Prior experience preparing health IT proposals or working in the healthcare technology environment.

Highly desired

5

Years

Well organized and possess excellent team-building skills.

Required

5

Years

Experience utilizing time management capabilities in high-stress writing environments.

Required

3

Years

Prior experience working with NC Medicaid and/or the NC HIEA.

Highly desired

3

Years

Experience in the development of documents based on information obtained through requirements gathering.

Required

5

Years

Familiarity with health IT and health information exchange concepts.

Required

3

Years