Business Analyst- ONLY US CITIZENS

Columbia, United States

Position: Business Analyst

Location: Columbia SC 29201; Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 days remote).

Client: SCDHHS

Posting ID: 7951

Daily Duties / Responsibilities:

The Business Analyst will serve as a liaison between the business community and the IT organization to provide technical solutions to meet user needs. They will work with the Program Manager and the Lead Project Managers and will support the Project Management team to ensure the principles, business goals and values of the program are met. The Business Analyst will:

Possess expertise in the business unit(s) they support, as well as an understanding of the IT organization's systems and capabilities
Analyze business partner's operations to understand their strengths and weaknesses to determine opportunities to automate processes and functions
Assist in the business process redesign and documentation as needed for new technology
Translate high level business requirements into functional specifications for the IT organization and manage changes to such specifications
Educate the IT organization on the direction of the business
Negotiate agreements and commitments by facilitating communication between business unit(s) and IT from initial requirements to final implementation
Possess an understanding of technological trends and use this knowledge to bring solutions to business units supported to enhance the enterprise's competitive edge

General Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform business process analysis and performance assessments for the assigned projects
Train and mentor team members in delivering high quality business solutions that meet the overall strategy and vision
Build positive relationships with clients and proactively address specific needs
Lead business design sessions within assigned modules and work streams
Advocate and lead business integration in support of the MES Modernization
Drive, though dynamic discussion, efficient configuration of data within the core modules of MES Modernization
Provide liaison role between business and IT verticals
Ensure project deliverables for each project connect to the operational principles
Coordinate priorities and resources between multiple projects.
Provide updates on status and issues for all assignments
Participate in scheduled operational meetings and routine team leads meetings
Lead cross-functional meetings and produce business designs that integrate functionality across modules
Facilitate sessions to effectively resolve issues if any
Provide recommendations of appropriate resources if necessary to ensure assignments are completed within given time and budget
Create and maintain key performance indicators to indicate project progress toward business integration goals

Required Skills

7 years of experience in commercial healthcare
6 years of experience eliciting, mining, and documenting business rules/processes
3 years of experience in State Medicaid payer system integration and delivery
3 years of experience with inner workings of cross functional projects
3 years familiarity with Medicaid Information Technology Architecture (MITA) business architecture principles
3 years familiarity with standard data structures, electronic data interchange, processes and related file formats
3 years ability to effectively work and communicate, in both oral and written, with all levels of the Agency from frontline workers to Executive Staff as well as the Contractor(s)
Ability to work in a professional office environment with a diverse group of teammates
Must have exceptional attention to detail

Preferred Skills

Knowledge of CMS Federal Certification requirements and processes
Project management
MMIS experience (project or operations)

FedTec Overview:

FedTec is a Woman-Owned Small Business with headquarters in Reston, VA. However, FedTec is more than just a company – we are a dedicated team of visionary individuals who understand the power of transformation. With our unwavering commitment to innovative technology and forward-focused methods, we empower government agencies to fulfill their missions successfully with our Digital Transformation and Cyber Security capabilities. Our strategy is rooted in in-depth advising and a unique shoulder-to-shoulder mission experience, all geared towards enabling our clients, their agencies, and every American to thrive. We use the same approach with our employees, building meaningful and lasting relationships to meet their evolving needs and help them grow. We’re excited to welcome you to our family.

When You Join FedTec, You Are Joining a Family! We take pride in our work and the true and transparent relationships we build with our employees and partners. Just as you would do for your own family, we prioritize your safety, health, and happiness. That is why we've created the FedTec Total Well-Being program, offering benefits like:

Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision plans with valuable features like Telehealth virtual care and resources to support your physical and mental well-being.
Time to Recharge: Generous paid time off to relax and rejuvenate.
Financial Security: 401(k), company-paid short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and additional voluntary coverage.
Life & Family Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Pet Insurance, and PrepaidLegal services.
Recognition & Growth: The FedTec Applause program rewards outstanding contributions, while our Learning & Development programs support your career growth.
Fitness & Wellness: The FedTec Fit Program includes an on-staff Fitness Coach, personal and group training sessions, company fitness challenges, and ongoing wellness support.