[Remote] Assistant Project Manager - Federal Health (CMS)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Commence is a company focused on data-centric transformation in healthcare, aiming to enhance health outcomes and improve processes. They are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support day-to-day contract execution and manage specific operational workstreams, including regulatory reporting and compliance tracking.ResponsibilitiesSupport the Project Manager in all aspects of day-to-day contract execution; serve as the designated PM backup and assume full PM responsibilities during absences or unavailability without interruption to program operations or CMS deliverablesOwn the regulatory reporting workstream end-to-end, including the preparation, review, quality control, and on-time submission of all required CMS reports, monthly status updates, and contractual deliverablesLead coordination of Joint Operating Agreements (JOAs) with Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs), including scheduling, agenda development, documentation, follow-up action tracking, and compliance with CMS JOA requirementsManage the program meeting structure, including CMS status calls, internal leadership meetings, and cross-functional operational reviews; prepare agendas, capture minutes, and track decisions and action items to resolutionOwn compliance tracking across program workstreams, maintaining visibility into contractual performance standards, deliverable deadlines, corrective action plans, and COR/CO correspondence; escalate issues to the PM with recommended courses of actionManage complex systems and medical review workflow operations, ensuring staffing levels, review throughput, and operational processes remain aligned with contractual performance standards and CMS expectationsInterface with CMS on day-to-day operational matters within the APM’s assigned workstreams; maintain professional, responsive relationships with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and Contracting Officer (CO) as directed by the PMSupport contract transition activities, onboarding of new personnel, and special projects as assigned by the PM; contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across program operationsSkillsMinimum 4 years of professional experience in healthcare program management, federal contracting, or a closely related operational fieldMinimum 3 years of experience managing complex systems and medical review workflow operations, including demonstrated ability to track performance across multiple concurrent workstreamsMinimum 2 years of experience in Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) program operations, with working knowledge of Medicare coverage, payment policy, and claims processingMaster's degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. In lieu of a Master's degree, a Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of 3 additional years of directly relevant experience may be substitutedPrior experience as an operations manager, deputy director, or senior program administrator at a CMS medical review contractorWorking knowledge of federal contracting reporting requirements, Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and Contracting Officer (CO) relationship dynamics, and monthly status reporting cycles in a CMS contract environmentDirect experience coordinating Joint Operating Agreements (JOAs) with Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs), including an understanding of data sharing protocols, referral workflows, and contractor coordination obligations under CMS policyCompany OverviewCommence delivers AI-driven healthcare data platform and clinical expertise that supports analytics, decisions, and workflow improvement. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://commence.ai.