Required Skills: Business system Analysis, Agile, Texas HHSC processes, Texas Medicaid and Chip systems, SAFe
Job Description
Job Role: Business Analyst 2
Job location: Hybrid - Austin, TX 78751
Duration: Long term contract
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
· Requires the services of 1 Business Analyst 2, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Business Analyst 2, Applications/Software Development and the specifications outlined.
· All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the client and may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law. Client will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).
· Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business systems and user needs. Formulates systems to parallel overall business strategies. Experienced with business process reengineering and identifying new applications of technology to business problems to make business more effective. Familiar with industry standard business process mapping, and reengineering. Prepares solution options, risk identification, and financial analyses such as cost/benefit, ROI, buy/build, etc. Writes detailed description of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer programs.
· Working in a SAFe environment on a major system modernization project and ongoing enhancement efforts for existing Medicaid applications. The Worker will be a part of the team and responsible for providing project oversight of the Medicaid IT-Contracted Systems efforts, integrated projects, and support of dependent efforts. The Worker will support and provide oversight of documentation and delivery of application enhancements as part of the Medicaid IT-Contracted systems applications team. Additionally, this Worker will assist as an IT stakeholder for various IT application enhancement initiatives with multiple Medicaid Enterprise Systems (MES) vendors. The Worker will assist in creating processes and documentation to ensure a consistent understanding and approach to align with the agency direction for an integrated solution.
II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
Years | Required/Preferred | Experience |
4 | Required | Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business systems and user needs. |
4 | Required | Working in an Agile environment. |
2 | Preferred | Experience and knowledge of Texas HHSC processes as well as Texas Medicaid and CHIP systems. |
2 | Preferred | Working in a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment |
III. TERMS OF SERVICE
Services are expected to start 09/01/2025 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2026. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 2000 hours. This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.
IV. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION
Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the client. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding State holidays when the agency is closed.
The primary work location(s) will be at 4601 W Guadalupe ST Austin, TX 78751. The working position is Hybrid - On Site and Telework. Any and all travel, per diem, parking, and/or living expenses shall be at the Candidate's expense. Client will provide pre-approved, written authorization for travel for any services to be performed away from the primary work location(s). Pre-approved travel expenses are limited to the rates and comply with the rules prescribed by the State of Texas for travel by its classified employees, including any requirement for original receipts.
The Candidate(s) may be required to work outside the normal business hours on weekends, evenings and holidays, as requested. Payment for work over 40 hours will be at the hourly rate quoted and must be coordinated and pre-approved.
TERM OF SERVICE
Services are expected to start on or around September 1, 2025 and are expected to completed by August 31, 2026. Total estimated hours per candidate shall not exceed 2000 hours for FY26.