Business Analyst/Tester (SQL Server) | 5+ years of experience | Remote (Austin, TX) | 3+ month contract Walker Healthforce is seeking a Business Analyst/Tester w/ a minimum of 5+ years of experience in healthcare IT and 3+ years on Medicaid projects to support a public sector healthcare client. This is a 3-month contract with potential for extensions. START DATE: ASAP CONTRACT LENGTH: 3-months RATE RANGE: Negotiable, based on market rates LOCATION: Remote; preference given to candidates local to Austin, TX or surrounding. CORE REQUIREMENTS: 5+ years of experience as a business analyst/tester in healthcare IT 3+ years of experience on Medicaid projects including Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS) along w/ deep understanding of Medicaid business processes, claims, eligibility, provider management, long-term care, and regulatory compliance Experience working with public sector or state government clients/stakeholders Experience working within an Agile environment (SAFe Agile strongly preferred) including backlog grooming, print planning, and (PI) program increment planning sessions Proficiency with developing test cases, test scripts, and user stories Familiar with test management and defect tracking tools (Azure DevOps, Jira, HP ALM) Advanced skillset in writing and executing SQL queries for data validation and backend testing Deep understanding of Medicaid business processes, claims, eligibility, provider management, long-term care, and regulatory compliance Other: Test case design, execution, defect management, and UAT; technical and non-technical stakeholder relations; cross-functional team collaboration; user story creation, process mapping, and documentation; PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS: Relevant certifications (CBAP, ISTQB, SAFe, Scrum) WHAT WE OFFER: Competitive compensation package Weekly pay via Direct Deposit Medical, Dental & Vision available 401k options WHY WORK WITH WALKER? Access to our top ranked team of recruiting and placement specialists Continuous, one-on-one support from a dedicated engagement manager Professional resume development and interview preparation Contact our Recruiting Team today to experience the Walker Healthforce difference! ABOUT US: Walker Healthforce is known as the dominant force of performance, precision, expertise, and integrity in the healthcare consulting community! As a certified WMBE, we provide end-to-end healthcare IT and clinical solutions to hospitals, health systems, and payer organizations, including Fortune 100 firms nationwide. We are healthcare experts, we’re custom not commodity and we’ve been exceeding expectations for nearly 20 years. Join forces with us to experience unparalleled results today! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. #IND1