Business Analyst

Link Technologies (LinkTechConsulting.com), a Las Vegas-based IT consulting firm, is currently seeking a Business Analyst to join our team. JOB SUMMARYThis role will help support the Provider Enrollment and Management System (PEMS) projects. PEMS is a centralized electronic method for Medicaid and non-Medicaid program providers interested in enrolling to submit a single application, in a single location (a web portal), to be accepted and processed by a single entity based on their National Provider Identifier (NPI). The position will work directly with internal units (provider services), technical sprint teams, and business users to provide subject matter expertise, perform critical analysis, ensure requirements are gathered that meet the functional needs, and assist in creating and maintaining a prioritized and healthy backlog. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in the following areas: Business analyst and agile product owner role Utilizing the Agile software development methodology Performing complex business analysis and writing technical documentation Reporting project status to management, including risks, issues, and key decisions Identifying project risks and issues; developing and implementing mitigation strategies Effective general written and oral communication, including documenting requirements, deliverables, test scenarios, and project status Utilizing business analysis skills and interacting with business end users to gather, validate, and document business requirements and translate into technical solutions to satisfy the business needs Performing review and approval processes of complex technical user and system requirements written by vendors Microsoft Office products: Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint Coordinating and developing test plans and strategies, exit criteria, and test scenarios Executing detailed test cases within a complex software environment Using testing management software Microsoft Project or similar project management software Approving and prioritizing user stories based on stakeholder feedback and subject matter expertise Medicaid systems and processes Claims processing PREFERRED Knowledge of Texas Medicaid programs Minimum of two (2) years of experience with the project enrollment and management systems project RESPONSIBILITIES Analyzes program policies, procedures, and processes to determine the impact on business systems and functional areas. Analyzes and reviews system, data, and project deliverables such as business user requirements, design documentation, test plans, and risk assessment plans to ensure business and technical requirements are met. Works with program area staff to solicit, analyze and document business processes and requirements. Acts as a liaison between staff and vendors to translate operational and business requirements to vendors. Serves as the product owner for an Agile team, including working with Agile/Scrum teams of contracted software vendors to implement system changes. Analyzes and writes user stories with acceptance criteria based on business needs and according to the Agile methodology. Develops and maintains business user test scenarios and participates in systems and user acceptance testing. Creates use case scenarios, test plans, and exit criteria that accurately map back to the documented business requirements or user stories. Reviews, analyzes, and executes test cases with a formal testing tool. Tracks, documents, and reports the status of testing. Evaluates proposed test strategies to ensure appropriate test coverage. Identifies potential project risks and issues and develops mitigation strategies. Reports project status to management on established timelines. Documents action items and business decisions. Conducts meetings and/or presentation tasks as needed. Manages schedule for deliverables as established. Other duties as assigned related to PEMS projects. Link Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors protected by law. Job Type: Contract Pay: $79,192.96 - $95,372.16 per year Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance Work Location: In person