Business Analyst - Consultant - BA25-26611

Job Title: Business Analyst - Consultant Location: Hybrid - Columbia, SC Duration: 12 MonthsCandidate must currently reside in South Carolina.Job Summary: Seeking a Business Analyst/Technical Writer to support Medicaid Enterprise System (MES) Modernization. Role focuses on drafting and maintaining Advanced Planning Documents (APD), project documentation, and reports in compliance with CMS and state requirements. Must simplify complex technical concepts into clear documentation.Key Responsibilities:Develop and update APDs and project documentation.Collaborate with project teams, vendors, finance, and stakeholders.Prepare technical documents, SOPs, policies, and financial request documents.Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.Support project management activities across planning, implementation, and operations phases.Required Skills:3+ years APD documentation experience.3+ years Medicaid/Health IT/public sector experience.4+ years technical writing experience.Government regulations knowledge related to grants and APDs.Strong communication and documentation skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.Preferred Skills:Experience with RFPs, RFIs, contracts, and process flows.Budgeting/Accounting familiarity.SharePoint, Jira, Confluence experience.Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Technical, or Healthcare field (or equivalent experience).