Certification Lead
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeRemote
location_onDulles Access Road, Tysons, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22103, United States
About the Role
This position serves as the primary architect and liaison for the full CMS certification lifecycle, guiding complex healthcare IT initiatives from initial planning through final approval. You will drive business process modernization and re-engineering efforts, ensuring that information systems align with cost-saving objectives and open architecture principles. The role is critical for maintaining audit readiness and compliance with federal standards while supporting state Medicaid agencies in their digital transformation.
In this capacity, you will develop and manage comprehensive certification readiness plans, operational metrics, and supporting documentation. Your work will involve facilitating periodic progress reports for executive leadership and overseeing implementation phases to ensure strict alignment with project timelines. As the key point of contact for CMS, state Medicaid agencies, and internal stakeholders, you will apply advanced activity modeling and risk analysis techniques to solve complex problems and establish robust information system procedures.
Work Environment
This is a fully remote position requiring a stable home office setup. Candidates must permanently reside in the Continental US and maintain an internet connection of at least 20mbps via Wi-Fi or a Category 5/6 ethernet cable.
Hiring Process
Candidates requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process, including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews, should contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com for reasonable accommodations.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics. Our compensation philosophy is based on job location, education, training, experience, work quality, travel requirements, market value, and internal pay alignment. We do not use salary history in determining compensation and comply with all regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds.
Work location
Work model: Remote
Dulles Access Road, Tysons, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22103, United States
Tysons, Virginia
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleAssist in activity and data modeling, transaction flow analysis, and risk analysis
- check_circleDevelop organization-wide information models for integrated software and database systems
- check_circleLead and manage the full CMS certification lifecycle from planning through approval
- check_circleDevelop and maintain a comprehensive CMS Certification Readiness Plan and supporting documentation
- check_circlePrepare for and support Operational Readiness Reviews and Certification Reviews
- check_circleEnsure accurate documentation, audit readiness, and compliance with CMS IT certification standards
- check_circleApply business process improvement practices to re-engineer methodologies and modernize business processes
- check_circleServe as primary liaison with state Medicaid agencies, CMS, and other stakeholders
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree in related field
- verified5-7 years of relevant professional experience
- verified5 years of experience in Medicaid or government healthcare
- verified3 years of experience in CMS certification process
- verifiedExperience leading CMS certification efforts through full approval
- verifiedHands-on experience with current CMS IT certification standards
- verifiedExperience supporting IT system implementations for state Medicaid agencies
- verifiedStrong understanding of Medicaid Enterprise Systems and CMS oversight processes
- verifiedMust currently and permanently reside in the Continental US
- verifiedInternet speed of 20mbps or higher
- verified
Nice to Have
Experience supporting multiple CMS certifications or large-scale public sector IT programs. Prior experience working directly with CMS reviewers and state Medicaid leadership. Familiarity with Operational Metric Reporting and federal compliance audits.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleHealth insurance coveragecheck_circleLife and disability insurancecheck_circleRetirement savings plancheck_circlePaid holidays and paid time offShort- and long-term incentives