Medicaid business analyst

- Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in a Business Data Analyst role or similar strategic position, emphasizing enterprise-level projects. - Proven experience in successfully leading or significantly contributing to multiple large-scale digital transformation and business process reengineering initiatives. - Expertise with the MITA (Medicaid Information Technology Architecture) framework, including its practical application in sophisticated system environments. - Strong business modeling capabilities, proficient in methodologies and tools like Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN), Unified Modeling Language (UML), and ArchiMate. - Superior analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with a talent for breaking down complex issues and creating practical solutions. - Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, adept at conveying intricate concepts clearly and persuasively to both technical and non-technical audiences at all levels. - Strong negotiation, facilitation, and conflict resolution abilities. - Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; Masters degree preferred. - Demonstrated capability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams on intricate business challenges. - Proven ability to drive measurable enhancements in operational efficiency and service delivery. - Deep understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF. - Experience in analyzing and assessing current business methodologies for improvement while demonstrating strong oral and written communication skills. - Preferred experience working in a government or public sector environment. - Preferred certifications like Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), TOGAF, BPMN, or Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt. - Familiarity with Agile and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies is a plus. - Preferred hands-on experience with Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) integrated eligibility systems (e.g., Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, CHIP).