Medicaid Scope & Scheduling Analyst

Req ID: 371977 

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We are currently seeking a Medicaid Scope & Scheduling Analyst to join our team in Chicago, Illinois (US-IL), United States (US).

NTT DATA is seeking a Medicaid Scope and Scheduling Analyst to join and support the IL MES Planning and Assessment Project Management team.

This role coordinates program-level scope and schedule to ensure deliverables and milestones are defined, baselined, and executed in alignment with program objectives. The analyst develops and maintains an integrated master schedule (IMS) and work breakdown structure (WBS). Partners with workstream leads to define scope and sequencing, identifies dependencies and critical path impacts, and supports change control and schedule risk/issue management. The role also produces routine schedule reporting (milestone tracking, variance analysis, and look-ahead plans) and coordinates inputs and approvals with client stakeholders to keep governance artifacts current and decision-ready.

The position is remote, with the possibility of up to 25% travel to the client location in Springfield, Illinois.

Job Responsibilities Include:

• Partner with PMO leadership, workstream leads, vendors, and client stakeholders to define, document, and baseline program scope (deliverables, milestones, assumptions, and acceptance expectations).
• Develop and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), including milestone logic, sequencing, dependencies, and critical path analysis across multiple workstreams.
• Integrate workstream plans, task order deliverables, and recurring governance cadences (e.g., reporting cycles, sprint/iteration cycles, and phase exit criteria) into a coherent program-level plan.
• Maintain dependency/constraint tracking (e.g., required client inputs, approvals, access, and external deliverables) and communicate downstream impacts to milestones and the critical path.
• Monitor progress against baseline; perform variance analysis, identify slippage drivers, and facilitate corrective actions and reforecasting with accountable owners.
• Support scope and schedule change control by documenting change requests, evaluating schedule impacts, updating baselines as approved, and maintaining traceability to decisions.
• Prepare and present governance-ready schedule and scope artifacts (dashboards, look-ahead plans, risks/issues, and decision points).
• Facilitate regular scope/schedule reviews with project teams to confirm upcoming work, validate readiness, and clarify responsibilities.
• Coordinate with risk/issue management and reporting leads to ensure schedule-related risks, assumptions, and dependencies are captured and reflected consistently across PMO artifacts.
• Use project management tools to maintain schedules and reporting views, ensuring accuracy, version control, and accessibility for team members and stakeholders.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in a related field, such as Project Management, Business Administration, or Healthcare Management.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in project scope management and scheduling analysis, preferably within Medicaid or healthcare IT environments.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in project management methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall approaches, with a solid understanding of PMO operations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess project requirements, identify dependencies, and develop comprehensive schedules.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera) for scheduling and reporting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at various levels.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating professionalism in all interactions.

Preferred Experience / Qualifications:

• Certification in Project Management or Scheduling Professional (e.g., PMP, CAPM, PMI-SP) or a related credential.
• Experience with Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS) and familiarity with Medicaid policies and regulations.
• Experience with advanced scheduling techniques and/or data analysis tools to support schedule development and performance reporting.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development within project management and healthcare IT.
• Comfort working in ambiguous, fast-changing environments.

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role is $100,144 - $150,000. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. 
This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

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