Business Analyst

IT Business Systems Analyst II (Medicare/Medicaid) 📍 Location: Nashville, TN (Onsite) 💼 Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire (6+ Months) 💰 Pay Rate: $30–$39/hour on W2 Job Summary We are seeking an experienced IT Business Systems Analyst II with a strong background in the healthcare industry, preferably supporting Medicare and/or Medicaid initiatives. The ideal candidate will work closely with business stakeholders and technical teams to gather requirements, analyze business processes, support system implementations, and ensure successful project delivery. Responsibilities • Gather, analyze, and document business and system requirements. • Collaborate with business users, developers, QA, and project teams throughout the SDLC. • Translate business requirements into functional specifications and user stories. • Review test plans, test cases, and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT). • Validate solutions and assist with deployment activities. • Develop process documentation, workflows, and training materials. • Mentor junior team members and support continuous process improvement. • Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience). • 4+ years of IT Business Analyst experience. • Healthcare IT experience with Medicare and/or Medicaid systems. • Strong experience with requirements elicitation, documentation, and validation. • Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies. • Experience with SQL, XML, JSON, or similar technologies. • Experience reviewing test plans, test cases, and project documentation. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Visio. • Experience supporting API integrations or Automated Processing Systems. • Familiarity with AWS or cloud-based platforms. • Experience working with Electronic Medical Records (EMR/EHR) systems. • Exposure to AI tools used for automation, analytics, or decision support. Required Certification Candidates must hold at least one active certification: • CSPO • A-CSPO • PMI-ACP • CSP-PO Preferred Qualifications • Medicare/Medicaid payer experience. • Healthcare claims, eligibility, or enrollment systems experience. • SAFe, CBAP, or similar certification. • Experience working in large enterprise healthcare environments.