CMS Certification Project Specialist

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2

Skills

CMS/MMIS Certification
MITA 3.0 Alignment
Certification Workstream Leadership
Project Coordination
Evidence Management
Documentation & Narratives
CMS Artifact Repository
System Demonstrations
Stakeholder Communication
Compliance & Quality Standards
PMO Best Practices
Training & Process Education
Action Item Tracking
Risk & Issue Resolution
Schedule Management.

Job Details

Job: Certification Project Specialist
Location: NC

Experienced Certification Project Specialist with strong expertise in CMS/MMIS certification processes, compliance management, and project coordination. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, managing certification workstreams, tracking artifacts and evidence, and ensuring timely delivery aligned with CMS guidelines, MITA maturity goals, and organizational project management standards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Certification Workstream activities for assigned projects

  • Execute certification strategy to support MMIS/CMS certification goals

  • Conduct and lead certification workstream meetings

  • Support leadership in planning & executing CMS certification activities

  • Assist state teams in aligning certification strategy to MITA 3.0 maturity levels

  • Maintain CMS certification document repository & evidence tracker

  • Collect, organize, manage, and recommend evidence for certification compliance

  • Draft narrative documentation to accompany certification evidence

  • Manage and support system demonstrations for Business users and CMS reviewers

  • Follow-up on CMS action items, exceptions, and required clarifications

  • Provide training and education on CMS certification processes and best practices

  • Ensure ongoing awareness of CMS certification policy and program updates

  • Integrate CMS certification activities into project schedules and work plans

  • Drive execution using established program management processes & standards

  • Ensure compliance with CMS and State-defined quality and performance standards

Required Skills / Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge of CMS/MMIS Certification frameworks and requirements

  • Experience leading cross-functional project teams

  • Understanding of MITA 3.0 maturity models

  • Experience in evidence management, documentation, and repository maintenance

  • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder coordination skills

  • Experience preparing certification artifacts, narratives, and system demonstrations

  • Ability to interpret and apply CMS compliance policies and updates

  • Project planning and scheduling experience

  • Familiarity with PMO methodologies and program management standards

  • Strong attention to detail, risk tracking, and issue resolution

Soft Skills

  • Team leadership & collaboration

  • Analytical and strategic thinking

  • Strong written & verbal communication skills

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities & deadlines

  • Problem solving & follow-through accountability

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