Project Manager Data Analytics

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the delivery of the DDA Data Analytics engagement from Notice to Proceed through transition by June 30, 2027. This role involves leading the accelerated discovery period, securing approvals for plans, managing schedules and risks, and providing status reports for quarterly updates to the Maryland General Assembly. The Project Manager will coordinate multiple stakeholders, maintain key documentation, and ensure smooth knowledge transfer and transition-out processes. Responsibilities:

• Lead mobilization, kickoff, and time-limited evaluation and discovery period.
• Develop the Evaluation and Delivery Plan, roadmap, and implementation schedule through June 30, 2027.
• Run weekly operational tracking and conduct biweekly/monthly workstream reviews.
• Prepare status reports covering milestones, critical path, use-case status, data issues, risks, and corrective actions.
• Provide inputs for DDA s quarterly Joint Chairmen s Report updates.
• Coordinate with DDA, Medicaid, The Hilltop Institute, Regional Offices, and third-party data vendors.
• Secure DDA approval before changes to rules, models, or dashboards and maintain a decision log.
• Maintain the Problem Escalation Procedure and risk register.
• Manage knowledge transfer and the Transition-Out Plan., * Must secure approvals before implementing changes to key project components.
• Maintain strict documentation such as decision logs, risk registers, and escalation procedures.
• Availability at Notice to Proceed (NTP) and ability to work closely with Maryland-based stakeholders.

Scheduling:

• Work schedule aligned with project milestones and reporting deadlines through June 30, 2027.
• Regular weekly and biweekly/monthly meetings for operational tracking and reviews.

• 3 to 5 years managing projects involving data analytics, healthcare, Medicaid, or health and human services within the last 10 years.
• Project planning, schedule, and deliverable management.
• Resource coordination across client, vendor, and contractor teams.
• Clear written and verbal stakeholder communication, including executive briefings.
• No mandatory certifications required.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Experience managing Medicaid, HCBS, LTSS, or I/DD analytics, program integrity, or MMIS projects for state agencies.
• Familiarity with legislative or audit-driven reporting deadlines.
• Experience with Maryland state agencies such as MDH, DHS, or Medicaid.
• Agile delivery experience for BI/analytics products.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and data governance.
• Understanding of MDH/DDA data and platforms, LTSS Maryland, MMIS, EVV/ISAS data.
• Experience with state procurement deliverables including DPAF acceptance, timesheets, and CAPs.
• Understanding of MDH security and HIPAA Business Associate requirements.
• Preferred certifications: PMP (strong plus), CAP, PMI-ACP, Certified ScrumMaster, or Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CAHIMS).
• Bachelor s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Information Technology, or related field preferred; Master s degree may substitute for two years of experience.