Medicaid Business Analyst //Local to TX

Job Title:

Systems Analyst II

Employment Type:

Contract

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid (Onsite & Remote)

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Systems Analyst II to support application development and system enhancement initiatives. The ideal candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, technical teams, and project managers to analyze business requirements, document processes, facilitate communication, perform testing, and support software delivery throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

The candidate should possess strong analytical skills, experience gathering requirements from non-technical stakeholders, and expertise in Agile environments.

Key Responsibilities:

< data-end="959" data-start="915">Business Analysis & Documentation (30%)

• Gather and document business requirements from stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
• Develop use cases, process flows, acceptance criteria, and functional specifications.
• Analyze current and future business processes and identify system impacts.
• Create project documentation and user support materials.
• Serve as a liaison between business and technical teams throughout the SDLC.

< data-end="1409" data-start="1361">Solution Design & Standards Compliance (5%)

• Ensure system designs align with established organizational standards, architecture, and best practices.

< data-end="1556" data-start="1518">Testing & Quality Assurance (25%)

• Develop test plans, test data, and test scripts.
• Execute functional and system testing.
• Analyze test results and troubleshoot defects.
• Support quality assurance efforts to ensure maintainable and reliable applications.

< data-end="1836" data-start="1785">Project Communication & Status Reporting (25%)

• Provide regular updates on enhancement activities, project progress, and issue resolution.
• Communicate critical system issues to project leadership.
• Participate in project status meetings and collaborate with developers, analysts, database administrators, and project managers.
• Maintain accurate updates within project tracking and ticketing systems.
• Present technical and functional information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

< data-end="2336" data-start="2291">Knowledge Transfer & Documentation (15%)

• Facilitate knowledge sharing and cross-training activities.
• Create and maintain documentation covering system architecture, workflows, integrations, and dependencies.
• Support implementation planning and provide recommendations for system improvements.

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Required Qualifications

< data-end="2645" data-start="2630">Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Medicaid Claims Processing.
• 5+ years of experience analyzing business requirements and identifying solution alternatives.
• 5+ years of experience reviewing operational procedures and improving business systems.
• 5+ years of experience creating functional specifications and system documentation.
• 5+ years of experience conducting cost-benefit analyses and evaluating system solutions.
• 5+ years of experience documenting data input/output requirements and reporting needs.
• 5+ years of experience using Azure DevOps.
• 5+ years of experience creating wireframes and process documentation.
• Experience working within Agile and/or Scrum development environments.

< data-end="3379" data-start="3345">Technical & Functional Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of enterprise architecture principles and system design concepts.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Familiarity with data security, governance, and technology best practices.
• Experience supporting solution delivery in Agile environments.

< data-end="3854" data-start="3825">Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with project delivery frameworks and standardized project documentation.
• Familiarity with enterprise information architecture and information management methodologies.
• Understanding of software architecture, infrastructure components, and technology ecosystems.

Location

Hybrid work model with a combination of onsite and remote work.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday during standard business hours. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required based on project needs.