State of Idaho is hiring: Business Analyst - MED in Boise

Overview

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Description

The Division of Medicaid has an exciting opportunity for one Business Analyst to join the Bureau of Medicaid Enterprise Systems (BMES) Projects Team located at our downtown Boise office. We are searching for applicants who possess exceptional critical thinking, communication, adaptability and analytic skills to evaluate system operations. These positions will work directly with program staff, stakeholders, and vendors to analyze, plan, coordinate, develop and implement required changes within the Medicaid Enterprise Systems to support administrative needs and the execution of our current procurement of a new Enterprise System. This new system will provide the opportunity for an analyst that enjoys being on the cutting edge of technology and executing projects that will shape the outcome of Idaho’s claims and data systems for the next 20-30 years.

This position may be eligible for telework after successful completion of probation and necessary training. Approval to telecommute is not guaranteed and subject to termination at any time.

Responsibilities

• Provide research and analysis of the Medicaid Enterprise Systems module components.
• Participate in and support requirements gathering and validation activities.
• Review module and services vendors’ deliverables including configuration or customization designs, test plans, test results, training materials, and implementation plans.
• Participate in UAT for the Medicaid Enterprise Systems Modernization Project.
• Perform complex program analysis, including evaluating, recommending, and planning actions to create solutions or functions in the Medicaid Enterprise Systems.
• Review federal and state laws and regulations for impact on automated systems and respond to audits on automated systems.
• Coordinate with vendors to plan, design, develop and implement system changes or enhancements to meet state and federal regulations and monitor for continued compliance.
• Coordinate automation-related work across divisions and their automated systems as needed to move data and support mutual business processes.
• Establish goals and objectives for automated systems program, including development, maintenance, user support, and training.
• Manage automated solutions in alignment with current business rules and priorities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Good knowledge of project management. Typically gained by two years' experience managing projects involved in determining project scope, goals, timelines, budget, implementation strategies, and measurement methods; or Certification as a Business Analyst Associate; or completion of BABOK-aligned Business Analyst training with two years' experience in requirements discovery, process analysis, and reports/written documents.
• Good knowledge of organizational/business analysis and evaluation. Typically gained by at least six semester hours of upper-division coursework in a related field and two years professional-level evaluative/analytical work; or a Bachelor's degree in a related field and one year of such work; or at least four years of professional evaluative/analytical work.
• Good knowledge of process improvement methodology. Typically gained by at least two years' experience in requirements discovery, process analysis, and reports/written documents or BABOK-aligned training.

Additional Information

• Relocation reimbursement and work visa sponsorship are not provided.
• Please note: application assistance is not available after listed business hours, on weekends, or on holidays. Apply before 4:59 pm on the closing date. Use CHROME to avoid complications.

Benefits

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• State retirement system (PERSI) with lifetime retirement benefit
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick and vacation accrual from day one
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance effective first of the month following hire date
• Two voluntary supplemental retirement plans (including pre-tax and Roth options)
• Deferred compensation plan
• Life insurance for self, spouse, and children
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Training opportunities and potential telecommuting options
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Employee assistance program

Contact and How to Apply

Questions? Email: dhwjobs@dhw.idaho.gov. Phone: (208) 334-0681. EEO/ADA/Veteran statements apply. For accommodations during the recruitment process, contact ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov or call (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711).

EEO/ADA/Veteran: The State of Idaho is committed to equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination on protected bases. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Additional Job Context

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Other
• Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries: Government Administration

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