Functional Analyst

Functional Analyst

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Functional Analyst supporting New York State Department of Heath Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) activities at Riverview Center in Menands, NY. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Functional Analyst, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Functional Analyst joining our team to be a dedicated project scheduler who will serve as a liaison between project managers and functional managers. You will be managing schedules, reviewing project status, and understanding how to assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. You will actively monitor project progress with an emphasis on problem solving. You will be closely collaborating with project managers, functional managers, clients and other stakeholders

HOW A FUNCTIONAL ANALYST WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

Work closely with functional managers to develop and maintain detailed resource loaded project schedules using MS Project Develop and maintain summary level schedule reports Gantt, milestone charts, and other program management tools used to support critical path analysis, near term tasks, priority based resource allocations, performance variances  Supports the metrics team in the planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting of projects/programs  Follows schedule version control processes, policies, and procedures  Work in collaboration with project managers to drive efficiency in project execution and accuracy in project reporting  Schedule estimating and updating for new work and remaining work  Identify major milestones, decision points, project lifecycle and other project events  Troubleshoot and monitor potential scheduling problems  Create, analyze, and report weekly metrics to Project Managers and PMO Manager Create and prepare SLIM scheduling reports Maintain accurate records/paperwork  Facilitate and participate in weekly schedule reviews  Willingness to work outside of normal business hours as required to meet deadlines 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education : Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Management Information Systems, or a related discipline Required Technical Skills : Familiarity with the MS Office Products including MS Project, Excel and PowerPoint Required Skills and Abilities : Two or more years’ related work experience in metrics data analysis Must be familiar with the management, operational, and technical aspects of SDLC Prior experience collecting, analyzing, and presenting measurable performance metrics Strong organization and time management skills while working in a rapid software development environment. Must be able to identify and learn new technologies quickly. Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills. Experience in Medicaid or Healthcare Processing Systems  Preferred Skills: Two or more years of hands on project scheduling experience using MS Project Project Management Professional (PMP) certification MS Project Server experience (not required, highly desirable)

LOCATION: Hybrid

WHAT GDIT CAN OFFER YOU:

Full-flex work week K with company match Comprehensive health and wellness packages Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications Cutting-edge technology you can learn from Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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