APD Financial Analyst - REMOTE

Overview

The APD Financial Analyst supports financial management and oversight of Advance Planning Document (APD) activities to help ensure compliance with CMS-approved federal funding requirements. This role works closely with the APO Finance Manager, ITD Finance, and DHB Budget teams to track Medicaid Enterprise System (MES) project expenditures, monitor budgets, and support financial reporting.

This position helps maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial information included in APDs by reviewing project budget data, validating cost information, and ensuring alignment with CMS funding requirements. Responsibilities include supporting APD budget tables (including updates to the Medicaid Detailed Budget Table (MDBT)), and assisting with financial documentation and budget narratives.

In addition, this role will support the MES Certification space during an active ORR and CR.

Responsibilities

• Monitor APD-related expenditures and budgets.
• Review and validate financial information included in APD submissions.
• Maintain and update the Medicaid Detailed Budget Table (MDBT).
• Support the preparation of APD budget tables and financial documentation.
• Gather and verify cost estimates from project teams and stakeholders.
• Monitor project spending and identify potential budget issues.
• Assist with developing financial narratives and supporting documentation.
• Participate in budget planning and review meetings.
• Collaborate with Finance, Budget, and project teams to support financial compliance and reporting.
• Support the APO Finance Manager with financial analysis and budget management activities.

Required Qualifications / Skills

• Experience executing against multiple priorities/projects.
• Demonstrated project management, training, and facilitating experience.
• Prior MDBT development, budget, or accounting experience.
• Experience writing, reviewing, or drafting financial narratives for APDs.
• Prior state government/public sector experience with health and human services programs.
• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and collaboration experience.