The Reporting Analyst ensures MES projects meet Medicaid and CMS reporting and certification criteria. This key role submits ORWs to CMS monthly.

Job Description
The Reporting Analyst leads the development of operational reporting to support Medicaid Enterprise System (MES) projects. This role collaborates with business leads, project teams, functional/matrix managers, vendors, and other key stakeholders to ensure that Medicaid and CMS criteria are met. The role supports project tasks to ensure they are delivered on schedule, within budget, and aligned with MMIS/CMS Certification expectations and Program Management guidelines. The Reporting Analyst plays a key role in aligning MITA outcomes with CMS Certification outcomes. This position works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, technical teams, vendors, contract and budget offices, and other MES partners to support the overall MES Program.

Responsibilities:
Research client and CMS regulations.
Gather data from various sources, clean and transform it for analysis, and ensure data accuracy and quality.
Apply statistical methods, techniques, and tools to analyze data, identify patterns, trends and relationships, and draw conclusions.
Administer and maintain operational reporting and outcome statements databases.
Create clear and compelling visualizations (charts, graphs, dashboards) to present data findings and insights in an easily understandable format.
Draft MES outcome statements and metrics for the program and project teams.
Identify problems, develop solutions, and implement data-driven strategies to improve business processes and outcomes.
Maintain Operational Report Workbook (ORW) schedules for MES.
Collaborate with the Business Leads and Project Teams to create and update client- specific outcome statements.
Contribute to Advanced Planning Documents (APDs).
Attend and facilitate meetings to present findings.
Support designated project leads and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) with certification questions.
Participate in CMS certification presentations and reviews.

Skill - Required / Desired - Amount of Experience
MMIS / CMS certification experience. - Required - 3 Years
CMS Medicaid Enterprise Systems or client regulations. - 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
Experience with spreadsheet tools like Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets - Required - 5 Years
Expert level communication skills, both verbal and written. - Required - 5 Years
Using data to improve organizations. - Required - 5 Years
Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and collaboration experience. - Required - 5 Years
Data visualization software experience - Required - 5 Years
Medicaid, MMIS, claims process or related experience. - Highly desired - 3 Years
Demonstrated experience using project tracking tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, Smartsheet). - Required - 5 Years
Ability to create and deliver PowerPoint presentations, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). - Required - 5 Years
State government sector experience with health and human services programs (such as Medicaid, MMIS, claims processing, eligibility, HHS analytics) - Required - 5 Years

Notes:
Remote