Child Support Systems APD/Budget Review Specialist

Overview

This role supports state child support systems modernization initiatives funded through federal financial participation (FFP). The position reviews and analyzes Streamlined Feasibility Studies (SFS), Advance Planning Documents (APDs), and related modernization activities to ensure compliance with federal requirements, sound project management practices, and effective stewardship of federal resources. The role also helps strengthen state systems planning, operational efficiency, and program performance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the review and approval of Streamlined Feasibility Studies (SFS)
• Assess SFS completeness and methodology, including technical, operational, and funding feasibility
• Review risk assessment, cost-benefit analysis results, schedule, and preferred alternative selection
• Communicate with state project leaders during reviews as needed
• Consolidate review comments, document approval conditions, and manage follow-up with grantees and the federal program office
• Ensure SFS documentation can appropriately answer Implementation APD requirements
• Coordinate the review and approval of Planning APDs, Implementation APDs, As Needed APDs and Annual APDUs (but not OAPDs)
• Assess completeness, budget accuracy, schedule feasibility, risk documentation, acquisition strategy, and compliance with federal requirements
• Analyze lifecycle costs, contract tables, funding requests, cost allocation information, projected versus actual expenditures, unsupported costs, and procurement risks
• Document issues impacting scope, schedule, cost, risk, security, or procurement, and track corrective actions through resolution
• Review APD budget and expenditures information with actual and projected expenditures on the quarterly OCSE-396 forms
• Review OAPD documents and perform similar duties when requested
• Coordinate with RFP reviewers and contract reviewers to ensure continuity of solutions and documentation
• Draft final approval letters for OCSE Commissioner review and approval
• Coordinate with IV&V vendors as needed
• Manage orderly document retention in DSTS SharePoint site
• Collaborate with Division of Regional Operations and other federal program staff as needed
• Assist with communication to OCSE Commissioner regarding state SFS and APD statuses, including issues
• Assist with State Characteristics Matrix system updates approximately every six months

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience
• Demonstrated experience and extensive knowledge of federal APD requirements, including 45 CFR Part 95, 45 CFR 307, and the 2010 State Systems APD Guide
• Practical knowledge of OCSE-396 APD reporting requirements, including coordinating APD expenditures and 396 expenditures
• Knowledge and experience with cost-benefit analysis
• Experience performing Streamlined Feasibility Studies (or the former 1993 Feasibility Study process)
• Experience with statewide child support automated system projects, including practical experience with project management, risk management, SLDC choices, conversion and data management
• Knowledge of child support modern information technology alternatives
• Practical experience with child support programs and statewide systems at the state and/or local level
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report development and the ability to communicate complex concepts simply
• Understanding of HHS, GSA, OMB, NIST, and FIPS policies, standards, and guidelines to develop and implement IT policies, standards, and operational processes
• Knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), release and configuration management, automated development tools, security risk assessments, test planning, independent testing, and vulnerability assessments
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices in project management, systems and software engineering, IT infrastructure, procurement, and acquisition, including PMBOK, CMMI, and IEEE standards

Preferred Qualifications

• None listed

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated salary range: $93,662 - $126,500
• This range is not guaranteed; salary will be set based on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements, and could fall outside of this range.

Benefits for US-based employees include:

• Medical plan options (some with Health Savings Accounts), dental, and vision
• 401(k) plan with the ability to contribute pre- and post-tax dollars up to IRS annual limits and receive a company match
• Full flex work weeks where possible
• Paid time off including vacation, sick, personal time, and holidays (including paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave)
• New employees typically receive 15 days of paid leave per calendar year plus an additional 10 paid holidays per year (prorated based on hire date)
• Paid Family Leave program providing up to 160 hours in a rolling 12-month period for eligible employees
• Short- and long-term disability benefits, life and accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance (provided or available)

Location

• Any Location / Remote
• Telecommuting options: Remote
• Scheduled weekly hours: 40
• Travel required: Less than 10%

Security / Compliance

• Clearance level must currently possess: None
• Clearance level must be able to obtain: None
• Public Trust/Other required: NACI (T1)

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans