APD Writer (Raleigh

NC NC DHHS, NC

) | 08/31/26 Job Description The Division of Health Benefits in partnership with the North Carolina Health Information Exchange Authority is seeking an experienced Advanced Planning Document (APD) Writer. This is a re-post, as the current contract ends on September 30 and the contractor resigned effective 8/19/26. This position develops Advanced Planning Documents (APDs) for the Medicaid Enterprise System (MES) and NC HIEA, along with other documentation supporting MES planning, implementation, and operational activities. The role reviews APDs, provides detailed feedback, drafts CMS submittal letters, and ensures all materials meet federal expectations. Itrequires strong stakeholder engagement, project coordination, and technical communication skills. The APD Writer translates complex information into clear, accessible documentation and collaborates with project teams, technical teams, vendors, and budget offices to produce well structured, timely APDs aligned with CMS guidelines and program requirements. Required/Desired Skills Skill Required /Desired Amount of Experience

Prior experience developing APDs or related documents (e.g., RFPs, RFIs, contracts). Required 3 Years

Working knowledge of government regulations as they pertain to the grant proposal and APD writing process. Required 3 Years

Expert experience executing against multiple priorities/projects. Required 5 Years

Proficient use of project collaboration and tracking tools (Microsoft Project Suite, MS Teams, Zoom, etc.) Required 5 Years

Ability to interpret Medicaid policies to ensure compliance with CMS regulations. Required 3 Years

Significant writing, proofreading, and editing skills. Required 5 Years

Demonstrated project management, training and facilitating experience. Required 5 Years

Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and collaboration experience. Required 5 Years

Prior experience in procurement, budgeting, or accounting. Required 5 Years

Prior experience preparing health IT proposals or working in the healthcare technology environment. Highly desired 5 Years

Well organized and possess excellent team-building skills. Required 5 Years

Experience utilizing time management capabilities in high-stress writing environments. Required 3 Years

Prior experience working with NC Medicaid and/or the NC HIEA. Highly desired 3 Years

Experience in the development of documents based on information obtained through requirements gathering. Required 5 Years

Familiarity with health IT and health information exchange concepts. Required 3 Years Questions No. Question

Question1 Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you accept this requirement?

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Question3 Please indicate how soon this candidate is available to start work. Vendors are encouraged to submit candidates that are available for the duration of the assignment.

Question4 Vendor must disclose to the agency if the candidate will be subcontracted at the time of submission. Do you accept this requirement?

Question5 Vendor must notify the agency if any portion of the requirements listed in this task order are to be outsourced to other countries. Do you accept this requirement?

Question6 Candidates submitted above the rate of $85 will not be considered. Do you accept this requirement?

Question7 Payment for all approved hours will be paid at the straight hourly rate regardless of the total hours worked by the engaged resource. It is the responsibility of the supplier to adhere to any applicable compensation laws including payment for overtime hours. Do you accept this requirement?

Question8 Please confirm you have thoroughly validated, and attest to the accuracy of, the credentials listed throughout this candidate's VectorVMS profile and resume pursuant to Section 5.2.5 of

ITS-009440.

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