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# CMS Transportation - Program Analyst at Significance, Inc.

- **Company:** Significance, Inc.
- **Location:** Baltimore, MD
- **Compensation:** $92k–$100k
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-10-26
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-29
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/significanceinc/aafdbea8-df3d-4a2f-bb09-1d641a3363a6

## Job description

At Significance, we believe the best results come from investing in great people. As a woman-owned consulting firm supporting federal civilian and Department of Defense customers, we bring together talented professionals who are passionate about solving complex challenges and making a meaningful impact. We're proud of the culture we've built - one rooted in trust, collaboration, respect, and genuine relationships. Our people are empowered to share ideas, grow their careers, and deliver exceptional results while supporting missions that matter. It's a culture we're proud of, and one that has earned us recognition as a Washington Business Journal Best Place to Work for seven consecutive years.

Significance, Inc. is seeking a CMS Transportation Program Analyst to support a federal program (contingent upon award). This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.

*This position is open to local candidates only as it requires onsite work five days per week at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in Baltimore, MD.*

The Transportation Specialist will directly support the Transportation Services account management team, with responsibilities crossing all lines of business, and as necessary requiring interaction with all functional support areas.  Provide regular two-way communication between the account support and account management elements, offering relevant insights into customer concerns and issues.

- Ensure customer issues are dealt in an efficient manner and comply with Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
- Ensure all processes and procedures are completed and quality standards are met
- Demonstrate consistently sound judgment and creative thinking
- As directed, conduct reviews on accounts on regular basis to evaluate customers’ demands and usage of account
- Receive and answer concerns from customers or users in relation to the customer questions
- Represent knowledgeable, efficient, and professional image to customers, vendors, leadership and handle business in a respectful and professional demeanor
- Develop and maintain a deep understanding of all systems, policies and processes associated with customer business
- Investigate, track and resolve customer concerns; identify trends and recommend solutions
- Support the overall customer satisfaction of customer accounts.

Required Skills:

- 5-6 years of experience taking detailed notes of meetings and publishing meeting minutes
- 5-6 years of experience developing and preparing PowerPoint presentations for executive management
- Expert level skills in Excel including developing macros, integrating Excel into Word documents and/or PowerPoint presentations and analyzing data
- Highly proficient in MS Project (identifying and documenting tasks, start and end dates, task dependencies)
- Must have excellent writing skills and be able to simplify complex scenarios
- Experience with transportation or transit subsidy programs in the federal government required
- Experience using Salesforce and SharePoint highly desired
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent data collection, analytic and report writing skills
- Exceptional listening and strategic questioning skills
- Must possess the ability to effectively interface with a variety of people with tact and diplomacy and work well under stressful situations
- Must possess superior writing skills with ability to write, edit and manage correspondence at executive levels

Desired Skills:

- Bachelor's degree or 3 year of additional equivalent experience

At Significance, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and is determined within a range. Our pay ranges are based on the local cost of labor benchmarks for each specific role, level, and geographic location.

We carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including but not limited to experience; job-related skill sets; relevant education or training; and other business and organizational needs. The salary range listed is for the level at which this job has been scoped. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for a comprehensive and generous benefits package.

We are an E-Verify Employer https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster.pdf https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf

## About Significance, Inc.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Significance, Inc. is a federal government consulting and contracting firm that delivers data strategy, AI/ML, automation, and financial management solutions to U.S. government agencies, especially the Department of Defense.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business – EDWOSB)
- **Headquarters**: Annapolis, Maryland, USA (with an additional office in Alexandria, Virginia)
- **Founded**: 2014
- **Founders**: Mary Ahern (CEO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Government consulting, federal contracting, IT services, data analytics, financial management
- **Target customers**: U.S. federal government agencies, primarily the Department of Defense (DoD) and military branches
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To deliver mission-critical solutions with integrity, collaboration, and innovation, while building a culture of significance that values relationships and expertise.

## Products & Services
- **Data Strategy & Governance**: Secure, standardized data solutions, scalable architecture design, data warehousing (Databricks, SAP HANA, Snowflake).
- **Data Intelligence & AI/ML**: Advanced AI/ML solutions (TensorFlow, DataRobot, OpenAI), predictive analytics, actionable insights via PowerBI, Tableau, Qlik.
- **Process Automation & Integration**: Robotics-driven efficiency (UiPath / RPA), seamless data migration & transformation, integrated business solutions (Oracle, SAP, ERP).
- **Innovation & Application Enablement**: Emerging technology & proof-of-concept development, comprehensive application support (Qlik, Tableau, UiPath, Databricks, PowerBI, etc.), and the proprietary GSTEP™ Empowerment Framework.
- **Financial Services / Business Solutions**: Planning, Programming, Budgeting & Execution; Financial Improvement & Audit Readiness; Audit Support; Payroll & Personnel Support; Asset Management; ERP.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (privately held)
- **Key Metric**: 7-time winner of Washington Business Journal’s “Best Place to Work” (2019–2025); growing rapidly with open positions across multiple DoD contracts.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors disclosed; key client relationships are with the DoD and nearly every branch of the military.
- **Growth Signals**: Expanding team (active hiring for roles like DIA Facilities SME, Oracle Middleware Admin, Technical Program Manager, etc.), multiple office locations (MD and VA), and repeated recognition as a top workplace indicate strong, sustained growth.

## Competitive Advantages
- **EDWOSB certification** provides preferential access to federal contracts.
- **Relationship-focused approach** that emphasizes trust, integrity, and long-term partnerships with government clients.
- **Non-proprietary solutions** designed to reduce contractor dependence and empower clients.
- **Deep expertise** in DoD/Federal sector combined with cutting-edge technology (AI/ML, RPA, cloud).
- Proven ability to attract and retain subject matter experts with security clearances.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue expanding footprint within the DoD and federal agencies.
- Invest in emerging technologies and proof-of-concept development to maintain a competitive edge.
- Leverage the GSTEP™ Empowerment Framework to drive knowledge transfer and client self-sufficiency.
- Attract and retain top talent with clearances to support growing contract demands.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Consistently ranked as a Best Place to Work (7 consecutive years). Emphasis on collaboration, fun, honesty, and excellence. Described as a “family” that helps each other grow.
- **Work-life balance**: Flexible time off, encouraged volunteerism with non-profits, open-door policy. Management states “happy employees provide the best services to the client.”
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance; flexible and dependent care spending accounts; employer-provided life insurance; long- and short-term disability; 401k match with immediate vesting; career-oriented training and educational assistance; maternity/paternity leave; bereavement leave; optional pet insurance.
- **Remote/Hybrid**: Some positions are fully remote (e.g., “Remote — Full Time Remote” on Lever); others are on-site in Washington, DC, Annapolis, or Alexandria. Clearance eligibility required for many roles.
- **Engineering & consulting culture**: Focus on mission-critical work for the DoD; employees are bold thinkers and problem solvers who value integrity and collaboration.

## Sources
1. [Significance Inc. Company Website](https://significanceinc.com/)
2. [Significance Inc. – About Us](https://significanceinc.com/about-us/)
3. [Significance Inc. – Careers](https://significanceinc.com/careers/)
4. [Significance Inc. – Join Our Team](https://significanceinc.com/careers/join-our-team/)
5. [Significance Inc. – Open Positions (Lever)](https://jobs.lever.co/significanceinc/)

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