Business Analyst

About the Role

This Business Analyst position supports Our Client in modernizing critical Medicaid and eligibility systems. The role operates within the client’s Division of Information Technology, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to define, document, and drive improvements to legacy processes. You will work in a fast‑paced, agile environment focused on building a secure, FedRAMP‑moderate cloud foundation on Google Cloud. Your analyses and recommendations will directly influence the client’s ability to deliver faster policy changes and reduce manual workarounds, ultimately improving service continuity for millions of residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and design documentation aligned with client‑defined standards.
• Document, trace, prioritize, and assess changes to business processes and associated requirements.
• Collaborate closely with decision makers, system owners, and end users to ensure solutions meet core business objectives.
• Conduct research, gather data, and analyze problems to advise on optimal solutions.
• Query and analyze data sets to recommend process redesigns, alternate methods, or automation opportunities.
• Advise department heads on alternative approaches and present specific, data‑driven recommendations.
• Operate within an agile framework, delivering incremental value and adapting quickly to changing priorities.
• Partner with IT organizations, including cloud architects and data engineers, to drive integration and modernization projects to successful completion.
• Support the establishment of a governed enterprise integration platform on Google Cloud, ensuring compliance with CMS and FedRAMP requirements.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to engage with executives, managers, IT professionals, and subject‑matter experts.
• Minimum 3‑5 years of experience as a Business Analyst in a our client or large‑scale enterprise environment.
• Proven experience creating user stories, acceptance criteria, and functional design documents.
• Solid background in process analysis, requirements gathering, and change management.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams and using Agile tools (e.g., JIRA, Azure DevOps).
• Demonstrated ability to query and analyze data using SQL or similar data‑analysis tools.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, preferably Google Cloud, and understanding of FedRAMP or other our client security frameworks.
• Knowledge of Medicaid, eligibility, or healthcare domain concepts is a strong plus.

Tools & Technologies

• Google Cloud Platform (GCP) – for cloud foundation and integration services.
• SQL – for data extraction, analysis, and reporting.
• Agile project management tools (JIRA, Azure DevOps) – for backlog grooming and sprint tracking.
• Documentation tools (Confluence, Microsoft Word/PowerPoint) – for creating user stories and design artifacts.
• Data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) – for presenting analysis results.

Work Schedule & Duration

• Contract period: 19 Oct 2026 – 30 Jun 2027 (approximately 8 months).
• Work arrangement: Primarily onsite at the client’s Des Moines location with flexibility for remote work as needed.
• Interview format: Candidates may be interviewed via webcam or in‑person.

Interview Process

The interview process typically includes an initial recruiter screening, followed by a technical interview focused on business analysis competencies and domain knowledge. A final interview may involve a panel of client stakeholders to assess cultural fit and communication skills. Candidates will be informed of each stage and expected timelines throughout the process.

Position Details

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