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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Medicaid Project Management Office (PMO) Team functions in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, delivering IT solutions to the Wyoming Department of Health. We are seeking a skilled Medicaid Project Manager to join our team. This role offers a path for professionals possessing sharp analytical capabilities to grow within the sectors of public administration, project management, and healthcare technology.

Reporting to the PMO Manager, the Medicaid Project Manager oversees the full lifecycle of IT projects, including implementation, scheduling, and status reporting. Our portfolio includes critical initiatives such as Electronic Visit Verification, Provider Enrollment, Fraud Waste and Abuse, and the Benefits Management System used for Medicaid claims processing. Additionally, this position provides vital technical coordination and contract management support by focusing on vendor relations, system integration, data management, and operational testing.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future
Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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Human Resource Contact: [email protected]

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.

Manage high-visibility, strategically important projects as requested by the State Medicaid Agent and the Technology & Business Operations Section Manager
Execute project management duties:
- Planning and direction of project work effort
- Coordination with agency executives and other related entities, including regional and federal partners
- Evaluating the effectiveness of processes
- Achieving program objectives
- Complying with federal regulations
- Ensuring contract compliance
- Achieving operating efficiency targets
- Mediating and resolving disputes
May directly serve as the project manager on multiple concurrent projects
The Project Manager will work closely with other PMs, Business Analysts, module vendor(s), the Section Manager, Contract Managers, Division of Healthcare Financing Staff, ETS, and other project stakeholders
Assess organizational risks and communicate issues and recommended resolutions
Monitor project timelines, resources, and budget
Develop and submit implementation status reports
Ensure project milestones and deliverables are met
Establish and maintain the Resource Management and Staffing Plan
The Project Manager is responsible for helping to ensure the successful delivery of all milestones and deliverables
Work with the project management team to develop and manage project phase entrance and exit criteria
Work with the project management team and contracted Vendors to develop comprehensive test scripts and plans and coordinate test activities to ensure the vendor’s product meets business and functional requirements
Manage and develop a clearly articulated business and functional Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM)and design documentation for all aspects of the system being developed and implemented
Measure and report project progress against the business and functional requirements traceability matrix
Provide functional and technical expertise within multiple business areas; provide strategic, forward-looking vision when configuring or customizing solutions to maintain flexibility and future integration opportunities.
Provide support to the contract manager on complex and technically challenging contracts with a large contracted workforce and large financial and operational impacts. These contracts may include specific module vendors or contractors that are hired to assist with testing or project management activities so that the enterprise vision can be realized.
Closely monitor contract deliverables and orchestrate acceptance testing and deliverable sign-off
Ensure contract requirements and performance standards are met
Work to collaboratively share necessary information with other relevant contractors and WDH staff
Review and approve project deliverables
Facilitate business and operational readiness for the deployment of systems
Identify operational inefficiencies, conflicting business practices, and integration issues, suggesting alternative solutions to cross-functional problems

Position Duties

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Public Administration, Business Administration, Health Administration, or equivalent experience.
Project management experience in the Medicaid or healthcare-related sectors.
Proficient in applying both Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
Well-versed in customer service standards and business solution strategies.
Demonstrated expertise in collaborative teaming and complex problem-solving.
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification required.

KNOWLEDGE:

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel or other comparable products.
Experience with the use of Microsoft Project is a plus.
Ability to perform clear, concise, and grammatically correct verbal and written communication.
Skilled in researching and analyzing problems and arriving at a viable solution.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Business/Project Management)

Experience:

1-3 year(s) of progressive work experience (typically in project management) with acquired knowledge at the level of Senior Project Management Analyst.

Education & Experience Substitution:
4-7 years of progressive work experience (typically in project management) with acquired knowledge at the level of Senior Project Management Analyst

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

Minimum Qualifications

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

The employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, driving an automobile, etc.
Travel may be required.

NOTES:

FLSA: Exempt
The Wyoming Department of Health is an E-Verify employer.
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification required.

Other Qualifications

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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Benefits

Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job — it’s a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.

Employees enjoy:

Comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
Voluntary Benefits – including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
Multiple retirement options – including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
Generous paid leave and flexible schedules – vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility – for those with qualifying student loans
Training and professional development – to support your career growth and advancement
Employee Assistance Program – Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
Wellness Program – Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

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Supplemental Questions

(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
Associate's Degree
Associate's Degree and additional coursework
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
Master's Degree
Master's Degree and additional coursework
Doctorate Degree
Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
None of the Above

(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
N/A

(BAPM11) How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills do you have related to the job description?

No relevant experience.
Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
One (1) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
Three (3) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience.
Four (4) or more years of relevant experience.

(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.

(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

Government Jobs @
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
Indeed
LinkedIn
Zip Recruiter
Wyoming Workforce Center
Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
Career Fair
Human Resources Division
Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
Current State Employee
Other

(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.

(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.

(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application.

I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.

Yes
No
I am not a veteran

(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

Current State Employee
Veteran - DD214 Attached
Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached
Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
None of the above

(A2) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.

I have read and understand the above statement.

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer: State of Wyoming
Address: Human Resource Contact Information located in the

General Description Section

Statewide, Wyoming, 82002
Phone: 307-777-7188
Website: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

Technology Project Manager 2026-01559