DPP is seeking an advanced-level Business Analyst for an opportunity in Columbia, SC.
Work arrangement:
Onsite
W2 position; 12 months, with possibility of extension
Government/public sector experience is required
Project scope:
The Delivery of Automated Systems for Healthcare (DASH) Program is a multi-year effort to replace the state's aging MMIS and related applications with more modern capabilities along with corresponding business operations services.
The DASH program will be incremental and modular in nature with a focus on configurable and scalable integrations, which allow for more flexibility and reduces time and cost necessary to respond to federal and state enhancements.
Position description:
The advanced-level Business Analyst will serve as a liaison between the business community and the IT organization to provide technical solutions to meet user needs.
The BA possesses expertise in the business unit(s) they support, as well as an understanding of the IT organization's systems and capabilities.
Analyzes business partner's operations to understand their strengths and weaknesses to determine opportunities to automate processes and functions.
Assists in the business process redesign and documentation as needed for new technology.
Translates high level business requirements into functional specifications for the IT organization and manages changes to such specifications.
Educates the IT organization on the direction of the business.
Negotiates agreements and commitments by facilitating communication between business unit(s) and IT from initial requirements to final implementation.
Possesses an understanding of technological trends and uses this knowledge to bring solutions to business units supported to enhance the enterprise's competitive edge.
May make recommendations for buy versus build decision.
Responsibilities:
Meet with Business Area staff to conduct research and analysis required to complete Governance documentation; examples include project summaries, project scope, Level of Effort estimates, Cost estimates, summary of organizational impact (process, policy, stakeholders, beneficiaries, etc.)
Analyze decision topics with input from Subject Matter Experts
Prepare briefing materials for Enterprise Governance Leaders or Agency Executives to ensure everyone approaches discussion and decision-making with the same baseline level of context and background
Manage meeting logistics, including agenda development and participant coordination
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Proficiency in Microsoft desktop tools such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams (required, 6+ years)
Healthcare/Medicaid work experience (required, 6+ years)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to work in a professional office environment with a diverse group of teammates
Must have exceptional attention to detail
Preferred KSAs:
Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
Demonstrate strong ability to take initiative and ability to work with minimal to no guidance
Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with staff at all levels including executive leadership, middle management, front-line supervisors, and front-line workers
Required education/equivalencies:
Bachelor's degree in a technical, business, or healthcare field, or equivalent experience.
Interested?
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