Business Analyst

About the Role

This role supports Our Client’s public health information systems by leading business analysis activities and driving project delivery. The Business Analyst will work in a hybrid environment, collaborating with stakeholders both remotely and onsite to translate business needs into actionable solutions. You will act as a bridge between technical teams and end‑users, ensuring that project objectives align with regulatory requirements and organizational goals. The position offers the opportunity to influence critical health initiatives while gaining exposure to a fast‑paced our client IT setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead requirement‑gathering workshops with cross‑functional stakeholders to define project scope and deliverables.
• Develop detailed functional specifications, process flows, and user stories that guide development and testing efforts.
• Coordinate and prioritize project tasks, ensuring milestones are met within the 12‑month contract timeline.
• Facilitate communication between business owners, technical teams, and external vendors to resolve issues and maintain alignment.
• Conduct impact analyses and risk assessments to support decision‑making and change management.
• Prepare and present status reports, dashboards, and executive summaries for senior leadership.
• Support user acceptance testing (UAT) by creating test plans, executing scenarios, and documenting results.
• Ensure compliance with state and our client regulations related to public health data handling.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience performing business analysis and project leadership in a our client or healthcare IT environment.
• Proven ability to elicit, document, and manage complex business requirements.
• Strong analytical thinking with experience translating data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills, capable of influencing diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies and ability to adapt to hybrid project approaches.
• Experience with regulatory compliance (e.g., HIPAA, state health data standards) is highly preferred.
• Must be able to pass a 7‑year standard background check, credit history check, and E‑Verify verification.

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for documentation and reporting.
• Visio or Lucidchart for process modeling and workflow diagrams.
• JIRA, Confluence, or similar Agile tools for backlog management and collaboration.
• Power BI, Tableau, or comparable data‑visualization platforms for creating dashboards.
• SQL for basic data extraction and validation.
• Microsoft Project or similar scheduling software for timeline tracking.

Work Schedule & Duration

• 12‑month contract with the possibility of extension.
• Hybrid work model: 4 days remote, 1 day onsite per week.
• Candidate must reside in the Eastern Time Zone and be willing to relocate to South Carolina at personal expense before the start date.

Interview Process

The interview process consists of a single onsite interview round, during which you will meet with the hiring manager and key project stakeholders to discuss your experience, approach to business analysis, and fit for the role.

Position Details

• Employment Type: Contract
• Duration: Approximately 12 months (with potential for extension)
• Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States