Business Analyst - Consultant - BAC 25-26615

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
No Travel Required

Skills

System Integration
Microsoft Office
Microsoft SharePoint
Process Reengineering
Project Management
MITA
MMIS
Management
Management Information Systems
Medicaid
Electronic Data Interchange
Health Care
IT Architecture
Innovation
KPI
MES
Business Operations
Business Process
Collaboration
Communication
Data Structure

Job Details

Job Title: Business Analyst
Location: Hybrid (1 day onsite, 4 days remote per week)
Duration: 12 Months

Job Overview:

This role supports a multi-year Medicaid Enterprise System (MES) Modernization initiative focused on replacing legacy Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS) with modern, modular, and scalable solutions. The program emphasizes flexibility, integration, and cost-efficiency in response to federal and state enhancement requirements. The Business Analyst will work closely with the Program Manager, Lead Project Managers, and cross-functional teams to ensure strategic business goals are met through effective technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a liaison between business stakeholders and the IT organization

  • Analyze existing business operations to identify automation opportunities

  • Participate in business process redesign to support new technologies

  • Translate business requirements into functional specifications for development teams

  • Communicate IT capabilities and trends to business units

  • Facilitate agreements and commitments between IT and business stakeholders

  • Ensure alignment of technical solutions with business objectives

  • Assist in managing changes to functional specifications

  • Conduct performance assessments for assigned projects

  • Mentor team members in delivering effective business solutions

  • Lead design sessions for business and functional requirements

  • Guide data configuration discussions related to MES core modules

  • Drive business integration efforts across projects

  • Lead cross-functional meetings and resolve issues as needed

  • Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project progress

  • Coordinate priorities and resources across multiple projects

  • Provide routine updates on project status and challenges

Required Skills:

  • 7+ years of experience in commercial healthcare environments

  • 3+ years of experience with state Medicaid system integration and delivery

  • Proven track record with cross-functional project delivery

  • Knowledge of Medicaid Information Technology Architecture (MITA) business principles

  • Familiarity with data structures, EDI processes, and related file formats

  • Proficiency with tools like SharePoint and Microsoft Office Suite

  • Strong innovation mindset for improving business processes and systems

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, from frontline staff to executives

  • Exceptional attention to detail

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with large-scale business and technology integration

  • Background in government or Medicaid-related commercial integrations

  • Understanding of federal certification requirements and processes

  • Experience with full project management lifecycle

  • Project management expertise

Education Requirement:

  • Bachelor s degree in a technical, business, or healthcare-related field (or equivalent experience)

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