Business Analyst 3 - Business Architect

Job Title : 529501461 - Business Analyst 3 - Business Architect Location: Austin, Texas 78751 – Hybrid (Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays) Position: Contract Overview - Senior Business Analyst with a strong background in digital transformation and business process reengineering. A Business Analyst in this context is expected to have expertise in Business Process Reengineering (BPR), analyzing, redesigning, and optimizing complex business processes to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and customer satisfaction. This position serves to align business strategy with operational execution by analyzing current operations, identifying improvement opportunities, and designing new processes. Collaboration with IT, operations, and product teams is required to support the implementation and adoption of updated workflows. Proficiency in analytical, communication, and change management skills is necessary to support organizational change initiatives Required Experience – • Progressive experience in a Business Architect role or similar strategic capacity, with a strong emphasis on enterprise-level initiatives. • Proven track record of successfully leading or significantly contributing to multiple large-scale digital transformation and business process reengineering projects. Demonstrated ability to drive measurable improvements in operational efficiency and ser • Demonstrable expertise with MITA (Medicaid Information Technology Architecture), including practical application in complex system environments. Experience with MITA State Self-Assessments (SS-A) is highly desirable. • Exceptional business modeling skills, with expert proficiency in methodologies and tools such as Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN), Unified Modeling Language (UML), ArchiMate, and strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks like TO • Superior analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities, with a strong capacity to dissect complex issues and formulate pragmatic solutions. • Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and persuasively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels. • Strong negotiation, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills. • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Master's degree preferred. • Demonstrated ability to work successfully with technical and non-technical groups on complex business problems, analyzing and evaluating current business methods and procedures for improvements including exhibiting strong oral and written communications • Strong preference for direct, hands-on experience with Health and Human Services (HHS) integrated eligibility systems (e.g., Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, CHIP). This includes a deep understanding of federal regulations, state-specific policy nuances, and the mod • Experience working within a government or public sector environment. • Relevant certifications such as Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), TOGAF, BPMN, Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt. • Familiarity with Agile and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies.