Our goal is to solve problems and deliver results for our clients. At Cloud and Things, you can be a part of transforming the public sector’s IT environment. Our team is on the forefront of helping to solve the government's most complex IT challenges. If you are seeking a role that offers the opportunity to work on rewarding projects, consider a career with Cloud and Things.
*This is an exempt position. Salary commensurate with experience*
Job Title: Automation Engineer I
Location: Albany, NY (Hybrid)
Duration: 36 Months (with potential for extension)
W2 Hourly Rate: $45–$53/hour
Application Deadline: November 22, 2026
Overview:
We are seeking an Automation Engineer I who will support our NYS client. The consultant will analyze legacy rules, validate rules extraction outputs, and document current- and future-state requirements to support modernization of health and human services systems. The role collaborates with agency stakeholders and blended State and vendor teams to deliver accurate, traceable requirements and work products.
Duties:
• Analyze requirements for existing State systems and document requirements supporting IES implementation.
• Participate in legacy business rules extraction; verify complete coverage and ensure outputs are usable by IES business partners and Business Analysts.
• Collaborate with agency business partners to identify rules to retain or retire within project scope.
• Document As-Is and To-Be requirements and designs using IES-prescribed methodologies and artifacts, including context diagrams, process flows, use cases, traceability matrices, UI specifications, and mockups.
• Facilitate requirements elicitation with State agencies, local districts, subject matter experts, users, and executive stakeholders.
• Produce and peer-review work products to ensure system design and delivery align with business needs.
• Coordinate with blended State and vendor teams while meeting project schedules and priorities.
• Other duties as assigned.
Mandatory Qualifications:
• 3+ years of experience as an Automation Engineer (Level I).
• 3+ years of business analysis experience in State government human services, focusing on Eligibility, Enrollment, and Case Management (EECM), including eliciting stakeholder requirements, managing requirements across the full SDLC, and producing business process flows, user stories, data dictionaries, wireframes, and specifications for a modernized eligibility system.
• 3+ years of experience with an Integrated Eligibility System (IES) modernization program implementing transformed health and human services applications aligned with State and federal standards.
Desirable Qualifications:
• 3+ years of experience as an Automation Engineer performing business analysis and workflow automation for an eligibility system, including project planning, roadmaps, test scenarios, and change requests.
• 3+ years of experience collecting legacy interface information for State-supervised, locally administered applications; drafting Interface Control Documentation; and supporting the disposition of mainframe interfaces for modernization.
What We Offer:
Opportunities to lead impactful transformations in the public sector infrastructure.
Engagement with high-profile government initiatives, supporting meaningful change.
Professional development through exposure to innovative Agile practices and leadership collaboration.
A collaborative environment that values ownership, initiative, and continuous learning.
Ready to make a difference?
We’re eager to connect with qualified candidates committed to delivering results and fostering excellence within client projects.
Cloud and Things complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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- Dice Id: 91116955
- Position Id: 9549
- Posted 1 day ago
