Job Description:
***Crop to Crop resumes are accepted
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.
Required Skills:
Prior experience developing APDs or related documents (e.g., RFPs, RFIs, contracts).
Working knowledge of government regulations as they pertain to the grant proposal and APD writing process.
Expert experience executing against multiple priorities/projects.
Proficient use of project collaboration and tracking tools (Microsoft Project Suite, MS Teams, Zoom, etc.)
Ability to interpret Medicaid policies to ensure compliance with CMS regulations.
Significant writing, proofreading, and editing skills.
Demonstrated project management, training and facilitating experience.
Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and collaboration experience.
Prior experience in procurement, budgeting, or accounting.
Well organized and possess excellent team-building skills.
Experience utilizing time management capabilities in high-stress writing environments.
Experience in the development of documents based on information obtained through requirements gathering.
Familiarity with health IT and health information exchange concepts.
Desired Skills:
Prior experience preparing health IT proposals or working in the healthcare technology environment.
Experience in the development of documents based on information obtained through requirements gathering.
