Job Title: Sr. Project Specialist

Work Schedule

• 100% Hybrid
• Onsite cadence: As needed

Job Summary

Under general supervision, responsible for the assessment, analysis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of major programs and/or projects. Acts as a change agent to create and support a positive change process.

Essential Functions

• Oversees medium to large-sized, multi-faceted projects varying in complexity and involving cross-functional experts. Projects may be system-wide.
• Drives project progress including assessment, analysis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Manages work plans and aids in the assessment of resource requirements to achieve desired outcomes.
• Directs re-engineering efforts and ensures projects achieve expected business outcomes.
• Analyzes and documents processes, procedures, and outcomes to support continuous improvement.
• Communicates, collaborates, and networks with key stakeholders, business partners, and executive leadership to ensure continuity, coordination of services, and appropriate resource utilization.
• Acts as a mentor to others.
• Participates on committees/task forces as a member, consultant, and/or chair.
• Develops and leads larger project teams.
• Acts as a change agent to advance the knowledge and use of project management.
• Recommends and takes action to direct the analysis and resolution of significant issues.
• Develops recommendations for leadership consideration.
• Competent to work through all phases of projects with executive-level leadership.
• Provides guidance, direction, and training to less experienced Project Specialists.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of relevant experience.
• Previous leadership, management, and/or project management experience.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to adapt easily.
• Strong communication skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Project management experience.
• CMS knowledge.
• Individual ACA and/or Medicaid business knowledge.
• Medicare experience.