68064926 - SENIOR INFO TECH BUSINESS CONSULTANT / TECHNICAL WRITER & COMMUNICATIONS

Requisition No: 861515 

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68064926 - SENIOR INFO TECH BUSINESS CONSULTANT / TECHNICAL WRITER & COMMUNICATIONS

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 68064926 

Salary:  $2,754.00 - $3,060.00 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 10/10/2025 

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Senior Info Tech Business Consultant / Technical Writer & Communications

Office of FX Program Administration (FXPA)

State of Florida Agency for Health Care Administration

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL or AHCA Field Office locations

Position Overview and Responsibilities

This is a professional position performing highly responsible technical writing, consultative, and administrative work.  This position will manage multiple Advance Planning Documents for Florida Medicaid programs. This position will be responsible for obtaining state and federal funding approvals for Florida Medicaid information technology projects and operations.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities include:

TECHNICAL WRITING: Research, analyze, and write Advance Planning Documents (APDs) for Florida Medicaid projects and operations following federal regulations, guidelines, and templates. Research, analyze, and write Operational Work Plans (OWPs) for Florida Medicaid projects following state regulations and guidelines. Responsibilities include:

• Accurately develop and document Planning Advance Planning Documents, Implementation Advance Planning Documents, as-needed APDs, Operational Advance Planning Documents, and Close-Out reports for Florida Medicaid projects and operations in accordance with federal regulations and guidelines including, but not limited to, Title 45 Code of Federal Regulations Part 95, Subpart F, Automatic Data Processing Equipment and Services- Conditions for Federal Financial Participation. Write original narrative utilizing project documentation, meeting participation, procurements, and contracts sources.
• Accurately develop and document quarterly Operational Work Plans to request the release of state funding held in reserve pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 216, Florida Statutes.
• Participate in budget planning and development activities. Analyze budget documents and integrate into Advance Planning Documents and Operational Work Plans.
• Manage assigned Advance Planning Documents; develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of the corresponding Medicaid information technology project or operations, determine when an as-needed APD is required, develop the corresponding APD updates.
• Develop close-out reports for completed projects that no longer require federal funding.
• Maintain official files of record for assigned Advance Planning Documents and Operational Work Plans and supporting material.
• Conduct regular and ad hoc analyses of budgets, expenditure reports, projections, and other financial documents related to Advance Planning Documents for compliance with federal regulations, applicable funding restrictions and operating procedures.
• Participate in projects to maximize federal funding.
• Assist in the provision of technical assistance and guidance on federal funding for Medicaid information technology projects and operations for the Agency for Health Care Administration and sister state agencies.
• Support the audit and oversight processes, including assisting with drafting required audit responses.
• Assist the Supervisor with other assignments, as needed.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS. Responsibilities include:

• Perform planning for monthly meetings with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
• Develop monthly status reports for Medicaid information technology projects and operations for CMS.
• Facilitate and attend meetings with CMS.
• Research and develop written responses to CMS inquiries on matters pertaining to Medicaid information technology projects and operations and related Advance Planning Documents.
• Prepare presentation materials, summaries, and other documentation as needed for leadership briefings and CMS communications.
• Distribute federal communications to stakeholders.

RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS. Responsibilities include:

• Read and analyze federal regulations, policy updates, guidance letters, proposed rules, and final rules related to Medicaid information technology. Develop detailed written analysis and summaries of findings.
• Read and analyze state regulations, policy updates, proposed legislation, and state laws and rules related to Medicaid information technology. Develop detailed written analysis and summaries of findings.
• Read and analyze project information, procurements, and contracts pertaining to assigned Medicaid information technology projects and operations.
• Participate in related meetings and project activities.

SUPPORT LEGISLATIVE BUDGET REQUESTS. Responsibilities include:

• Develop verbiage for annual Legislative Budget Requests (LBRs) for Medicaid information technology projects.
• Develop supporting documents for annual LBRs including the Schedule IV-B, Risk Assessment, and any other templates provided by the Agency budget coordinator.

This position may be located on-site in the FX headquarters office in Tallahassee, FL, or in any of the AHCA Area Offices. A skills test will be administered during the interview process.

Contact Angie McKenny for more information: 850-412-4812.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. We offer an excellent array of benefits, including:

•              Health insurance (i.e., individual and family coverage) to eligible employees

•              Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance

•              Dental, vision and supplemental insurance

•              State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions

•              Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee with the State of Florida

•              Ability to earn up to 104 hours of sick leave annually

•              Nine paid holidays and 1 personal holiday each year

•              Opportunities for career advancement

•              Tuition waivers (accepted by major Florida Colleges/universities)

•              Student loan forgiveness opportunities (eligibility required)

•              Training opportunities

•              Flexible Spending Accounts

•              Shared Savings Program for select medical services

•              Lower copays for prescription drugs

•              Health and Wellness discounts

For a more complete list of benefits, please visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The employee must have strong skills in administration and organization including time and information management, budgeting, written and oral communication, interpersonal relations, and problem solving. The employee must be experienced in the use of computers for word processing, information management, communications, and data management. The employee must have experience in project management. Additional knowledge, skills, and abilities expected for this position are listed below.

• Experience in technical writing, research, and analysis
• Exceptional skills in writing and preparing project management documentation
• Knowledge of basic management principles
• Knowledge of quality assurance techniques
• Experience in project management
• Ability to monitor and analyze financial performance against budget
• Proficient in MS Office products, Adobe Acrobat, and other computer programs
• Ability to work well and multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to positively and effectively communicate with stakeholders and coworkers
• Ability to work with minimal oversight and adhere to deadlines
• Ability to track multiple projects at varying levels of completion and be able to communicate status to others effectively
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Minimum Qualifications

• Five years of professional or technical writing experience.
• Two years of project management experience.

Preferences

• Preference for candidates with an active certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM).

Message from the Office of Health Care Connections (FX)

Do you want to impact people’s lives with your work? Do you want to be a part of a team that works hard and supports your efforts? Come work at FX!

FX (Florida Health Care Connections), is a transformation to ensure our Agency’s mission of Better Health Care for All Floridians continues for generations to come. Come join us and …

• Jump into the front end of creating and implementing innovative solutions for Government Healthcare programs;
• Take part in one of the largest transformation initiatives in Florida’s history and make a lasting impact for millions of people statewide;
• Enjoy working with a team known for their diligence and collaboration and perceived as a leader among similar programs in the nation;
• Enjoy benefits offered as a State of Florida employee, including health insurance options; pension and investment retirement plans; and sick and annual leave
• Learn more at: https://ahca.myflorida.com/medicaid/florida-health-care-connections-fx

Thank you for your interest!

BACKGROUND SCREENING

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S.  No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.  Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.