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. h4> About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.