Apex Systems is looking for a Business Analyst to work for one our Government clients. This position is 100% remote AFTER the first two days of onboarding, which takes place in Frankfort, KY. If you are interested in a new opportunity, please send your most up to date resume to, cstrobel@apexsystems.com
Title: Business Analyst
Location: REMOTE AFRTER the first 2 days of onboarding in Frankfort, KY.
Contract: 12 Month reoccurring contract
Pay: $35/hour (No flex) on Apex Systems w2
Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm EST
Primary Responsibilities Include (but not limited to):
- Lead or engage in requirements gathering/JAD sessions, working closely with Project Manager(s), SMEs, Vendor and Business Users
- Define and document requirements and use cases comprehensively.
- Troubleshoot application and/or interface issues as they arise.
- Address reporting issues through effective troubleshooting.
- Collaborate with the user community and vendors to ensure adherence to implementation timelines
- Support application/project go-live.
- Demonstrate a high level of working knowledge with IS methodologies and processes (i.e., Project Life Cycle, System Development Life Cycle and IS Change Management process).
- Gathering detailed requirements that completely define the project.
- Develop high-level models and user prototypes to identify and validate business processes and solutions as needed.
- Facilitate reviews, approvals, and sign-off sessions for business and functional requirements.
- Oversee and coordinate end-user testing activities.
- Strong communication skills.
- Initiate and manage workflows for reviewing and approving deliverable documents and communications.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align project objectives and deliverables.
- Perform gap analysis to identify areas for improvement and recommend solutions.
- Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to address potential project challenges.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure their needs are met.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of recent, relevant work experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Product Suites (Word, Excel, SharePoint and Visio)
- 5+ years working in a Business Analyst position
- Experience defining business problems, gathering and documenting requirements; determining business solutions and verifying solutions meet requirements
- Strong understanding of SDLC methodology
- Ability to handle extreme workloads with general direction
- Relationship management and facilitation skills
- Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient problem-solving skills
- Strong decision-making ability
- Must be adaptable to change in a fast-paced environment
- Must be detail-oriented
- Must be self-motivated and able to work independently and in conjunction with team members
Preferred Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of Kentucky Healthcare Programs (i.e., Medicaid)
- An understanding of healthcare enterprise systems (including, but not limited to claims, finance, members, providers), with the ability to understand and communicate from a business and technical perspective
- 5+ years working in a Business Analyst position for a large-scale IT system
- Certified Business Analysis Professional Certification (CBAP)