Business Analyst *State Government Medicaid*

Description
Position Description
The Alabama Medicaid Agency (AMA) is preparing for a major transition
from a monolithic system with 14 different business functions to a modern
system and platform. This multi-year "Modernization" project will include
working with multiple vendors and may include multiple project
methodologies. The project must comply with the Federal standards and
regulations such as: Medicaid Information Technology Architecture
(MITA), CMS Seven Conditions and Standards, Outcomes- Based
Certification (OBC), 21st Century Cures Act (Cures Act), Health Information
Technology for Economic and Clinical Health act (HITECH act).
There are two vendors already in the program and there are three more
contracts being actively worked on. The first Vendor to join the project
was the Program Management Office (PMO) vendor who is responsible for
managing the project, defining the AMA enterprise architecture, defining
requirements, and leading the organizational change management effort.
The AMA is moving away from custom software development to procuring
software that is configured to meet the business needs. This will require
the Business Analyst to be very comfortable understanding the contract,
the business, and the requirements. To support this effort, the AMA is
seeking an experienced Business Analyst to be a member of the Medicaid
Enterprise Systems (MES) team. The Business Analyst will be working
collaboratively with a team of dynamic individuals working in a fast-paced
environment. The Business Analyst will be responsible for reviewing and
approving artifacts related to the program, project, or software. The
Business Analyst must also understand the contract and be able to verify
the contract requirements are met. The Business Analyst will be working
directly with the business areas to support them and ensure their
understanding of the vendor proposed solutions. This position will work
closely with the business areas, vendors, and Project Management Office
(PMO) vendor.
Skills Required Understand contract monitoring for development, configuration, and
operational activities
Review and follow the processes and procedures defined to support a
program with multiple vendors.
Work with multiple vendors and multiple in-person or virtual teams.
Review program, project or software artifacts developed by multiple
vendors and comment or approve
Interact professionally with a diverse group of executives, managers,
and subject matter experts.
Perform standard project functions such as creating documents or
presentations, schedule meetings, produce meeting minutes, disburse
reports, track artifacts, issues, and action items, etc.
Provide business and requirements oversight
Understand all phases of a project management and software
development life cycle.
Support multiple software development methodologies or software
configuration activities
Assist with Centers of Medicaid, Medicare Service (CMS) reporting and
certification process
Maintain project assets, communications, and track items to
completion.
Identify and report on abnormalities or variances
Excellent and effective stakeholder management skills - comfortable
speaking and discussing requirements and scope with users and sr
stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communications and presentation skills.
A team player with strong interpersonal skills to build team rapport
Excellent research capabilities
Ability to multitask in an environment that has multiple conflicting
priorities
Strong analytical, problem solving, data and business process analysis
and design skills.
Ability to adapt and work in a fast- paced and dynamic group
environment.
Ability to manage complexity well and demonstrated experience
managing across functions to accomplish large scale goals.
Understand all phases of a project management and software
development life cycle. Have knowledge of multiple project
management methodologies.
A result-driven, independent thinker and initiative individual that is
detail oriented, meticulous, and able to handle loads of information.
Ability to work independently with minimal direction from State or
other team members.
Experience using and working with virtual and in house team member
Skills Preferred Strong interpersonal skills to build team rapport
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently with minimal direction from State or
other team members.
Ability to work under pressure / to a deadline.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Exceptional research and reporting skills.
Experience Required 7 years of experience as a Sr Business Analyst with 3 years
working on business process modelling and management.
5 years of experience in MMIS or domain knowledge of Medicare,
Medicaid or with a major health care payer
2 years of experience with multi-vendor project
Expert/Advance experience in using Visio, MS Project, Office 365,
Webex/Teams
Experience Preferred 10+ years of experience as a Sr Business Analyst with 3 years
working on business process modelling and management.
5+ years of experience in MMIS or domain knowledge of Medicare,
Medicaid or with a major health care payer
2+ years of experience at large multi contractor organizations,
including leading centralized or matrixed teams.
3+ years of experience as a technical writer
Expert/Advanced knowledge of all Microsoft Office products including
MS Project and SharePoint.
Education Desired Bachelor's degree in business administration or another related field.
Equivalent work experience may be substituted for a degree.
Skills
Business analysis, Project management, Requirement gathering, Change management
Top Skills Details
Business analysis,Project management,Requirement gathering
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Skills Preferred:
Skill
10+ years of experience as a Sr Business Analyst with 3 years working on business process modelling and management.
Skill
5+ years of experience in MMIS or domain knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid or with a major health care payer
Skill
2+ years of experience at large multi contractor organizations, including leading centralized or matrixed teams.
Skill
3+ years of experience as a technical writer
Skill
Expert/Advanced knowledge of all Microsoft Office products including MS Project and SharePoint.
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Montgomery, AL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $52.00 - $57.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Montgomery,AL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 15, 2025.
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