Information Technology BA IV

4 weeks ago


Austin, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time
Job Description:
*Teleworking opportunity is available. Will be required to come into the office once per week.*

The Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) Medicaid & CHIP Services (MCS) department seeks a highly qualified candidate to fill the position of Business Analyst IV (BA IV) in the Operations Management Claims Administrator (OMCA) Daily Operations unit. OMCA Daily Operations manages a suite of Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS) that are utilized by clients and providers to submit claims, submit encounters, prior authorizations, enroll in Medicaid, view Client health information, and verify client eligibility.

The BA IV reports to the Daily Operations manager and serves as an Agile Chief Product Owner (CPO) for the Daily Operations program. Activities for this position include working with agile/scrum teams of contracted software vendors to implement system changes; performing analysis of systems and business processes to ensure alignment with business operations; overseeing and coordinating development of business requirements; performing project management tasks; leading and/or participating in external stakeholder discussions to provide and track feedback on upcoming system requirements.
Essential Job Functions:
Agile Management (40%) – Serves as the Agile Chief Product Owner (CPO) for Daily Operations MMIS technology projects. Works with agile/scrum teams of contracted software vendors to prioritize and implement system changes through the Agile software development methodology (or other methodologies). Develops, refines, and prioritizes epics, user stories, and product backlog items. Documents project work through reporting tools. Consults with subject matter experts to get input on technology changes. Monitors throughput of scrum team and sprint cycles to ensure performance targets are met.

Business Analysis (15%) – Performs analysis of multiple interrelated systems and business processes to ensure alignment with business operations. Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to develop system requirements and business processes that align with strategic goals and objectives. Recommends and oversees the development and integration of new operational or systematic methods and procedures to improve the program and resolve identified issues.

Analysis and Requirement Development (15%) – Oversees and coordinates development of business requirements for the MMIS systems stemming from federal and state legislative mandates, technical system needs and external stakeholder feedback. Researches and analyzes state and national trends, policy issues, proposed legislation, regulations, and rules to assist with the development of business requirements. Works with internal and external stakeholders to support projects from inception through implementation by identifying and removing barriers to timely implementation. Disseminates, presents, reviews, and approves the development, analysis, implementation, and documentation of business requirements. Analyzes MMIS systems data, claims processing systems, and other related systems to identify and make recommendations for business requirement updates or new projects.

Stakeholder Liaison & Communications (10%) – Represents the Daily Operations unit in stakeholder workgroups to elicit business requirements and present proposed solutions. Responds to inquiries. Prepares and approves written reports for department leadership. Ensures communication related to MMIS technology projects is timely, accurate and appropriate for targeted audience. Leads workgroups including coordinating requirement review cycles, incorporating stakeholder feedback into requirement development, presenting proposed changes and project status.

Project Management (10%) - Communicates project status, risks, issues, develops risk mitigation strategies, and reports information to management. Assists with the development of project plans and timelines that align with other projects to meet department objectives. Tracks and reports on work activity and timelines to ensure project success. Leads projects consisting of business and technical staff.

Special Projects (10%) - Assists staff with technical research to resolve issues and/or barriers. Reviews Daily Operations policies and procedures, training deliverables, and other Daily Operations documentation to ensure consistency with business requirements and system functionality. Develops and maintains department process and procedures relevant to the position. Other projects as assigned. Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge:
Knowledge of claims processing systems or other healthcare IT systems preferred.
Knowledge of standard business analysis concepts and practices.
Knowledge of the agile software development life cycle.

Skills:
Skill in analyzing and evaluating complex program and policy issues.
Skill in developing and documenting business requirements.
Skill in analyzing and evaluating highly complicated information and presenting to stakeholders.
Skill in facilitating meetings.
Skill in eliciting business needs from subject matter experts.

Abilities:
Ability to identify and analyze system issues and determine business impacts.
Ability to analyze systems and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to analyze and interpret state and federal laws, regulations, and policies.
Ability to train and lead teammates.
Ability to evaluate systems for compliance with business and technical requirements.


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