Business Analyst - Consultant

SCOPE OF THE PROJECT :

SCDHHS is seeking a highly experienced Business Analyst high-profile executive-level projects working closely with other members of the agency executive team and external stakeholders. This position will need to not only support the project but will also need to gain an understanding of the systems and capabilities that support the business. These will be high-profile complex projects whose stakeholders span across the agency and involve multiple vendors and / or agencies.

DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

Essential Responsibilities

• Collaborate with executive staff, staff, team members, management, and external organizations, including vendors, to gather and support complex IT projects.
• Define project objectives and scope by reviewing proposals to determine timelines, budgets, procedures, and phases for IT projects.
• Understand IT's systems and capabilities while possessing expertise in the business unit(s) they support will be key to the success of this role.
• Work with technical teams and business stakeholders to develop deliverables suited for audiences with varying technical expertise.
• Identify and assess project risks and develop strategies for risk mitigation.
• ct as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) or Point of Contact (POC) for managing and enhancing processes related to the System Development Lifecycle (SDLC).

Program Experience :

Current experience with Medicaid, Social Services, or similar public benefit programs is strongly desired and will be given the highest weight. Experience should include well documented success with IT implementation projects.

Technical Knowledge :

Experience with documentation and artifacts related to any or all the following technologies would be considered desirable for this position :

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