Business Analyst - Consultant - BAC

Job Title: Business Analyst - Consultant Work Location: Columbia, SC [Hybrid (1 day onsite, 4 days remote); first month fully onsite for training] Duration: 12 MonthsPay Rate: $75/hour on W2Job Overview:This position supports a major statewide Medicaid Enterprise System (MES) Modernization initiative. The role requires strong business and technical writing expertise to assist in producing and maintaining federal and state documentation such as Advanced Planning Documents (APDs) and other project-related deliverables. The modernization effort focuses on replacing aging systems with scalable, configurable solutions to enhance flexibility and responsiveness to policy and operational needs.Daily Duties / Responsibilities:Serve as a Technical Writer or Business Analyst in support of MES modernization initiatives.Develop, update, and maintain Advanced Planning Documents (APDs) required for federal reporting and funding approvals.Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including project leads, business teams, vendors, and financial and contracting departments to ensure clear, accurate, and compliant documentation.Translate complex technical and business concepts into user-friendly documentation.Assist with project assessments and the analysis of project activities, including forecasting and reporting.Support the creation and maintenance of documentation related to state and/or federal policies, procedures, and IT system requirements.Ensure project documentation aligns with CMS outcomes, state goals, and compliance requirements.Required Skills:3+ years of experience developing and maintaining Advanced Planning Documents (APD)3+ years of experience in Medicaid, Health IT, Health Insurance, or public sector health/human services programs4+ years of experience preparing technical documentation3+ years working knowledge of government regulations relevant to grant proposals and APD writingProven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with an understanding of project scope, scheduling, quality, and financialsExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex ideasExperience creating standard operating procedures (SOPs) and formal policiesPrevious experience writing financial requests or justifications in a government settingProficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Preferred Skills:Experience writing Requests for Proposal (RFP), Requests for Information (RFI), or contractsFamiliarity with documenting business process flows, JAD sessions, and RFP development/reviewsUnderstanding of budgeting and accounting principlesExperience using SharePoint, Microsoft Suite, Jira, or ConfluenceEducation Requirement:Bachelor's degree in a technical, business, or healthcare field, or equivalent work experience