Remote - Technical Communicator

Remote
The client is seeking an experienced Advanced Planning Document (APD) Writer.
This position develops Advanced Planning Documents (APDs) for the Medicaid Enterprise System (MES) and client department, 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. It requires 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.

Skill - Required / Desired - Amount of Experience
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 client Medicaid and/or the client department . - 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
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VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status