Business Analyst

HonorVet Technologies is a veteran-owned IT staffing firm, ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified, working with federal agencies, state governments, and Fortune 500 enterprise clients across the US. What makes us different isn't a tagline — it's the way we work. We don't forward resumes and hope for the best. We take the time to understand where a professional like you is headed and only reach out when we genuinely believe there's a fit worth exploring. Position Details • Title: Business Analyst • Location: Austin, TX 78751 • Duration: 2 Months (Possible extension) • Employment Type: Contract Key Responsibilities 1. Requirements Gathering & Documentation (30%) • Conduct requirements gathering with non-technical Subject Matter Experts to understand business process needs and program requirements • Create Use Cases, flow charts, acceptance criteria, and other documentation needed for system enhancements • Analyze new and existing business processes to determine how modifications and changes will impact the system • Assist in development of project documentation based on Client requirements • Assist in the development of application online help • Serve as a technical expert responsible for ensuring clear and effective communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders throughout the Software Development Life Cycle 1. Compliance & Standards (5%) • Ensure that design complies with HHSS standards • Review computer system capabilities, specifications, and scheduling limitations to determine if requested program changes are possible within the existing system 1. Testing & Quality Assurance (25%) • Perform necessary testing of assigned programs including generation of test data, writing test scripts and execution sequences, examining test results, and debugging detected errors • Use current software development methods and established development standards including testing standards to ensure quality and maintainability of applications 1. Status Reporting & Communication (25%) • Provide status reports on enhancement activities and resolution of issues impacting the system • Notify immediate manager and technical lead of critical issues impacting the system's ability to deliver services as designed • Attend regular status meetings to update team members including developers, business analysts, database administrators, and project managers • Regularly update assignments through a ticketing system to share information with project team members • Provide information to technical and non-technical staff via email, telephone, and formal presentations covering system functionality, data collection processes, and other technical issues • Communicate with both internal business groups and external entities including governmental organizations and contract service providers 1. Knowledge Transfer & Documentation (15%) • Facilitate information sharing to ensure knowledge transfer and elimination of single points of failure • Conduct one-on-one discussions and group sessions to review system documentation • Prepare documentation illustrating system architecture, workflows, and dependencies for project deliverables • Update immediate supervisor, management team members, and system stakeholders regarding recommended implementation strategies and solutions Required Experience • 5 Years - Experience with Medicaid Claims Processing • 5 Years - Experience in business objectives and problems and identifying alternative solutions • 5 Years - Experience in reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating user requirements, operational procedures, and problems to automate processing and/or improve existing computer systems • 5 Years - Experience in writing detailed descriptions of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop and/or modify computer programs • 5 Years - Experience in cost/benefit analysis of systems and alternatives • 5 Years - Experience in analyzing and documenting input and output requirements, such as forms of data input, how data is to be summarized, and formats for reporting • 5 Years - Experience with Azure DevOps and generation of wireframes • 5 Years - High level of sound logic and analytical ability • 5 Years - Highly developed oral and written communication skills • 5 Years - High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate employees, and elicit work output • 5 Years - Knowledge and understanding of Information Technology industry trends, directions, and market experience • 5 Years - Knowledge of architectural concepts, principles, and tools relevant to infrastructure, information, applications, and organizational structure • 5 Years - Knowledge of emerging technologies new to company systems and the information systems industry • 5 Years - Knowledge of tools, techniques, and best practices for protecting the integrity of corporate data and associated processing • 5 Years - Knowledge of solution delivery utilizing Agile or Scrum methodology Preferred Experience • 2 Years - Experience with Project Delivery Framework and document templates • 2 Years - Familiarity with company's information architecture and information management methodologies • 2 Years - Familiarity with existing and planned software technology and global, regional, and local software architecture and infrastructure components