Business Analyst - Medicaid Eligibility Business Analyst - MS - Medicaid

Location: Walter Sillers Building, 550 High Street, Jackson, MS 39201

Client: State of MS

Visa: Only GC, USC

Note: ONLY LOCALS REQUIRED

Job Description:
The Eligibility Business Analyst evaluates current business processes and identifies potential areas for improvement. They facilitate meetings among internal/external teams, develop business requirements, refine user stories, assist with project planning, execute testing, and communicate with development teams to ensure products meet business/customer needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gather and analyze data to identify specific business opportunities.
• Convert business requirements into smaller user stories.
• Write clear and well-structured business requirements.
• Communicate and validate requirements with relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate with various teams to manage the backlog.
• Update and maintain documentation traceability (BRD/ADO/ServiceNow).
• Assist with product requirement testing and monitor reported defects.
• Test and evaluate business processes to recommend improvements.
• Create reports, dashboards, and visualizations to help others understand performance.
• Analyze deficiencies and bottlenecks to drive improvements.
• Execute solutions and plans to enhance product efficiencies.
• Assist with project management responsibilities.
• Identify automation opportunities.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Great analytical, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills.
• Superior presentation and negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational skills to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft suite applications.
• High attention to detail and focus on quality.
• Adaptable and able to work in fast-paced environments.
• Experience in process documentation and reports.
• Experience analyzing data to draw conclusions.
• Knowledge of project management software and SDLC.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Analysis, Business Administration, IT, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in Business/Systems Analyst or QA role.
• Experience with business and technical requirements analysis, verification, and testing methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, and other government programs.
• Familiarity with hardware, software, programming languages, platforms, and OS.
• Experience writing SQL queries.
• Understanding of modern IT terminologies, technologies, and SDLC methodologies.

Contact: hr@functionedge.com