ITS53CommEHSFY14003Communications003repostbfofHZengelMiles.doc

Specifications for ITS53 Staff Augmentation Posting

[Document Number: ITS53_Comm-EHS-FY14-003] [Communication Analyst] __ New Posting

_x_ RePosting: _ _ No suitable resumes received, reposted with no changes (please do not resubmit resumes)

__ Reposted with skill set edits

__ Reposted with different title, higher maximum rate

General Requirements:

CORI requirements: _X_ MUST BE COMPLETED

__ Other (including special requirements):

Interview requirements: _X_ in person

__ Other:

Total number of positions sought: _1_ Maximum acceptable hourly rate: $__45_

May be filled PRIOR TO CLOSE DATE: _X_Yes __No Additional Resume Submission Specifications and Requirements:

· Maximum number of resumes per ITS53 Vendors: 4__

· Resumes must be emailed to: EOHHS-ITContractorResumes@state.ma.us

· The subject line of the email must read: ITS53_Comm-EHS-FY14-003

· No phone calls please – email questions to: ___kara.banderier@state.ma.us

· Indicate on resume if candidate is presently working for another State Agency or has worked for another State Agency within the past 12 months (if so, indicate State Agency name)

· Include candidate Pay Rate in the email that accompanies the resume

· Rates are all-inclusive (travel and any additional expenses are included in the rate)

Worksite Address: 100 Hancock Street Contract Length: thru 6/30/14 Project(s) Duration: end of project Hours per Week: 40 Deadline for Submission: Tuesday, February 18, 2014 Other Schedule Related:

Rate Card Title from the Rate Card posted on Comm-PASS: Communication Analyst Position Summary:

MassHealth, the Executive Office of Health and Human Services office that administers the Medicaid program in Massachusetts, is seeking a contract editor.

The role of the editor is to edit and format drafts that have been prepared by program experts, distribute them for review and comment, finalize them and get signoff, as applicable, arrange for printing and distribution, as well as posting on the Masshealth Web site.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

Preferred qualifications for this position include:

· experience reviewing and processing documents for a health care organization;

This position requires the following qualifications:

· a bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably with a major in communications, English, or technical writing; and

· at least five years’ full-time or equivalent part-time experience editing medical or technical publications.

This position requires the following skills:

· expert knowledge of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and usage;

· the ability to work both in a team setting and independently;

· the ability to manage time effectively and to keep projects on track and on time;

· excellent written and oral communication skills;

· expert knowledge of Word;

· the ability to follow established workflow procedures and use standardized models and style sheets;

· the ability to pay incredible attention to detail;

· the ability to work well under the pressure of deadlines;

· the ability to establish and meet deadlines;

· the ability to exercise discretion when handling confidential information;

· the ability to prioritize tasks and projects;

· the ability to work well with others; and

· the ability to coordinate the efforts of others to accomplish assigned work objectives.