5-7 years of project management experience in healthcare or related fields.
Direct experience with Medicaid 1915(c) waivers and HCBS registries.
Familiarity with electronic plans of care and prior authorization processes.
Experience with CMS certification and operational readiness reviews.
PMP or similar project management certification preferred.
Proficiency in using Tyler entellitrak or similar platforms.
Responsibilities
Own and manage the integrated project plan and schedule.
Lead the delivery of the entellitrak-based solution from start to finish.
Coordinate efforts among implementation staff, specialists, and stakeholders.
Translate HCBS requirements into actionable delivery plans with the solution architect.
Manage platform dependencies and escalate product issues as needed.
Oversee the conversion of historical data while ensuring service continuity.
Ensure compliance with HIPAA and State security requirements.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on a large-scale project impacting over 35,000 individuals.
Engagement with a diverse range of stakeholders, including State partners and service providers.
Potential for professional growth in Medicaid and HCBS project management.
Access to ongoing training and development opportunities.
Work in a collaborative environment focused on improving service delivery.
Full Job Description
Position overview:
VIP is seeking a Project Manager to lead implementation and ongoing delivery using a solution that supports waiver registries, case management, electronic plans of care, service authorizations, provider workflows, Medicaid integrations, and federal reporting. The current environment serves more than 35,000 individuals, approximately 600 service providers, and 60 support-coordination agencies.
Key responsibilities:
Own the integrated project plan, schedule, staffing coordination, dependencies, risks, issues, and change-control process.
Lead delivery of the entellitrak-based solution from discovery and configuration through data conversion, integrations, testing, training, readiness review, and go-live.
Coordinate implementation staff, platform specialists, program experts, subcontractors, and State stakeholders.
Work with the solution architect to translate HCBS requirements into a delivery plan that accounts for platform configuration, extensions, integrations, and reporting.
Manage platform dependencies, releases, environment readiness, and escalation of product issues.
Manage conversion of historical participant, provider, authorization, and service data while maintaining continuity of services.
Oversee CMS certification plans, evidence, review materials, and milestone tracking with certification specialists and State partners.
Ensure delivery teams address HIPAA, State security requirements, access controls, and disaster recovery.
Manage status reporting, decisions, escalations, deliverable acceptance, and corrective actions.
Coordinate training, help-desk readiness, transition to operations, and ongoing enhancements.
Mandatory requirements:
Be based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for the assignment. Candidates willing to relocate must establish their base there by the required start date.
Dedicate 100% of their time to this contract.
Be available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Central, for virtual and in-person meetings as requested.
Attend required monthly meetings with State program offices and additional provider/support-coordination meetings as requested.
Preferred qualifications:
Direct experience with Medicaid 1915(c) waivers, HCBS registries, electronic plans of care, prior authorization, or support coordination.
CMS certification experience, including operational readiness and certification reviews.
Experience with Tyler entellitrak.
PMP or comparable project-management certification.
About Visionary Integration Professionals
Visionary Integration Professionals (VIP) is a technology consulting firm that provides IT services to government agencies and private sector clients. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. VIP's services include software development, data analytics, cybersecurity, and cloud computing. The company has been recognized for its work in the field of government IT and has won several awards for its services. VIP has offices in several locations across the United States, including California, Texas, and Washington, D.C.
