Business Analyst III
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Job Location:
Austin, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title
Business Analyst III (PASRR / Medicaid Systems)
LocationAustin TX
100% Remote (Telework) Texas Residents Only
Subject to change at manager discretion
Engagement TypeContract (Staff Augmentation)
Project OverviewThis role supports enhancements to a Long-Term Care Online Portal (LTCOP) to automate the request and authorization of IDD Habilitative Specialized Services (IHSS) as part of a federally required Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) process.
The system is used by long-term care providers to submit forms screenings evaluations and Medicaid-related assessments. The project begins in early 2026 with system implementation targeted for mid-2026.
Role Summary
The Business Analyst III will serve as a key contributor on an IHSS automation initiative working closely with program leadership Product Owners Agile sprint teams and business stakeholders.
This role provides subject matter expertise leads business analysis activities documents and improves business processes supports Agile delivery and ensures system functionality aligns with Medicaid and PASRR requirements.
Key Responsibilities- Analyze program policies and procedures and assess impact on automated systems
- Elicit document and validate complex business and system requirements
- Review and approve vendor-produced technical and functional documentation
- Act as liaison between business stakeholders technical teams and vendors
- Develop and maintain business process maps system design procedures and quality standards
- Identify prioritize and manage product backlog items and user stories
- Create test plans test strategies scenarios and exit criteria
- Execute and support system testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- Track and report testing status risks issues and mitigation plans
- Identify project risks and recommend mitigation strategies
- Support Agile ceremonies and SDLC activities
- Develop training materials and deliver end-user training as needed
- Perform related duties as assigned
- 8 years of experience as a Business Analyst
- Experience supporting application or software development projects
- Strong requirements documentation and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience translating business needs into technical solutions
- Experience reviewing and approving vendor-developed requirements
- Agile/Scrum methodology experience
- Backlog management and user story prioritization experience
- Test planning execution and UAT experience
- Experience with Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Teams Word Excel Visio and PowerPoint
- Experience with Texas Medicaid programs
- PASRR experience
- Experience with Long-Term Care Online Portal (LTCOP)
- Experience supporting state or government systems
- Monday Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM (CT)
- Occasional evenings weekends or holidays may be required with approval
Required Skills :
Basic Qualification :
Additional Skills :
This is a high PRIORITY requisition. This is a PROACTIVE requisition
Background Check : No
Drug Screen : No
Key Skills
- SQL
- Agile
- Business Analysis
- Visio
- Waterfall
- Business Process Modeling
- Requirements Gathering
- User Acceptance Testing
- Business requirements
- SDLC
- Systems Analysis
- Data Analysis Skills
