Project Funding Manager

SMART TECH SKILLS LLC

Project Funding Manager

Boston, MA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Competitive salary

    Location

    Hybrid: Quincy, MA

    Experience Level

    Senior Level (5+ Years)

    Position Overview

    EOHHS is seeking a highly organized and collaborative Project Funding Manager (PFM) to support MassHealth Data & Analytics (D&A) technology initiatives within the Enterprise Data Management & Engineering (EDME) organization.

    This role is responsible for helping MassHealth secure, manage, and maintain federal funding for major Medicaid technology investments. The PFM will manage funding documentation, budget forecasting, financial tracking, vendor contract alignment, CMS submissions, and compliance activities while supporting Advanced Planning Documents (APDs) and other federal funding requirements.

    The ideal candidate will have strong experience in project funding, grants management, contract administration, budgeting, procurement, compliance documentation, and stakeholder coordination. Prior APD experience is beneficial but not required.

    Key Responsibilities

    Funding Management & APD Support

    Lead the development, maintenance, and submission of APDs, APD Updates, CMS submission packages, funding tables, and supporting narratives.

    Translate project plans, milestones, budgets, risks, and outcomes into funding documentation that supports CMS approval and compliance.

    Coordinate responses to CMS requests, questions, approval conditions, and follow-up activities.

    Track submission schedules, funding deadlines, and Federal Financial Participation (FFP) requirements.

    Budgeting & Financial Management

    Maintain project funding and financial tracking reports.

    Track federal and state funding allocations, expenditures, encumbrances, forecasts, and budget variances.

    Support budget planning and forecasting activities across MassHealth D&A initiatives.

    Review timecard coding and resource allocation reporting for compliance.

    Contract & Procurement Support

    Support development and review of:

    RFPs

    Contracts

    Contract Amendments

    Interagency Agreements

    Statements of Work (SOWs)

    Ensure funding approvals align with contracts, procurements, and vendor activities.

    Track vendor deliverables, contract periods, amendment status, and spending limits.

    Support vendor invoice and contract management activities.

    Stakeholder Coordination Collaborate with:

    D&A Leadership

    PMO

    IT Teams

    Finance

    OFFR

    Procurement

    Legal

    Vendors

    CMS Stakeholders

    Facilitate meetings, gather project updates, track action items, and ensure documentation accuracy.

    Coordinate across multiple internal and external organizations.

    Reporting & Executive Communications

    Prepare:

    Executive Briefings

    Funding Status Reports

    Budget Reports

    Contract Summaries

    Risk Assessments

    Decision Support Materials

    Support monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting activities.

    Present financial and project information to executive leadership and stakeholders.

    Governance & Documentation

    Maintain document repositories, templates, SOPs, version controls, and quality assurance processes.

    Ensure project and funding documentation is complete, accurate, auditable, and compliant.

    Support compliance reporting, systems certification activities, and governance reviews.

    Promote project management, funding, and documentation best practices.

    Required Qualifications

    Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience.

    5+ years of experience in:

    Program Management

    Project Management

    Grants Management

    Public Funding Administration

    Contract Management

    Project Finance

    Experience managing:

    Project Budgets

    Financial Forecasting

    Funding Documentation

    Resource Allocation Tracking

    Financial Reporting

    Experience supporting:

    Contract Administration

    Vendor Management

    RFP Processes

    SOW Development

    Procurement Activities

    Experience coordinating complex cross-functional stakeholders.

    Strong analytical, organizational, and executive communication skills.

    Excellent writing and documentation capabilities.

    Ability to manage multiple priorities and compliance-driven deliverables.

    Preferred Qualifications

    Medicaid, MassHealth, CMS, or Healthcare industry experience.

    Experience supporting APDs (Advanced Planning Documents).

    Experience with federal funding programs and FFP funding.

    Experience supporting government technology programs.

    Experience within PMO organizations.

    Experience supporting large-scale data, analytics, or technology initiatives.

    Core Skills

    Project Funding Management

    APD Development

    CMS Funding Support

    Federal Funding Administration

    Grants Management

    Contract Administration

    Vendor Management

    Budget Planning & Forecasting

    Financial Reporting

    Cost Allocation

    Procurement Support

    RFP Development

    SOW Management

    Compliance Documentation

    Stakeholder Management

    Executive Reporting

    Risk Management

    PMO Governance

    Medicaid Programs

    Healthcare Technology Projects