MES Reporting Analyst

DataStaff, Inc. is currently seeking a MES Reporting Analyst for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients in Raleigh, NC • This position is remote Responsibilities: • Leads the development of operational reporting to support Medicaid Enterprise System (MES) projects. • Collaborates with business leads, project teams, functional/matrix managers, vendors, and other key stakeholders to ensure that Medicaid and CMS criteria are met. • Supports project tasks to ensure they are delivered on schedule, within budget, and aligned with MMIS/CMS Certification expectations and Program Management guidelines. • Plays a key role in aligning MITA outcomes with CMS Certification outcomes. • Works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, technical teams, vendors, contract and budget offices, and other MES partners to support the overall MES Program. • Research federal, state, 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 state- 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. Required Skills: • 3 Years - MMIS / CMS certification experience. • 3 Years - CMS Medicaid Enterprise Systems or federal regulations. • 5 Years - Expert experience executing against multiple priorities/projects. • 5 Years - Proficient use of project collaboration and tracking tools (Microsoft Project Suite, MS Teams, Zoom, etc.) • 5 Years - Experience with spreadsheet tools like Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets • 5 Years - Expert-level communication skills, both verbal and written. • 5 Years - Using data to improve organizations. • 5 Years - Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and collaboration experience. • 5 Years - Data visualization software experience • 5 Years - Demonstrated experience using project tracking tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, Smartsheet). • 5 Years - Ability to create and deliver PowerPoint presentations and standard operating procedures (SOPs). • 5 Years - State government sector experience with health and human services programs (such as Medicaid, MMIS, claims processing, eligibility, HHS analytics) Desired Skills: • 3 Years - Medicaid, MMIS, claims process or related experience. This opportunity is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401K program available for employees after 6 months.