Senior Business Analyst - Cloud Migration (Healthcare)

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Role: Senior Business Analyst - Cloud Migration (Healthcare)

Duration: 12+ months

Location: Quincy, MA (initially remote, local candidates required)

Rate: Market

Our client seeks a Senior Business Analyst (BA) to support our Cloud Migration initiative. The BA will report to the Cloud Project Manager. Responsibilities will include gap analysis, business, and systems documentation development, testing and implementation of projects and enhancements to meet the project objectives. The BA should be well-versed in the systems development lifecycle. Previous Cloud Migration experience desired. Preference will be given to candidates with Medicaid systems, and/or Health Information System implementations, and prior government experience.

The BA must have sufficient knowledge of working in an Information Technology (IT) environment. Ensure the entire scope of work aligns with organizational objectives, standard operational procedures, and standard practices. The BA primary responsibility is to support the Cloud PM in overseeing delegated areas of responsibility, project vetting of documentation, validation of implemented coding through self-testing or coordination with the testing team to meet the requirements and conform to all applicable Federal and state laws.

Note this position will be temporarily remote. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate business, technical, and analytical skills.

Detailed List Of Job Duties And Responsibilities

Lead Cloud migration activities to support discovery, design, documentation, and validation.

Lead and participate in joint application design sessions with stakeholders.

Conduct data analysis and query, as well as gap analysis and make recommendations for improvements where needed.

Develop test strategies, test scenarios, and test cases based on written requirements.

Document business, functional, and systems requirements and participate in their development and testing.

Execute and review test runs, traceability to requirements and sign off on testing components.

Provide oversight role, as required, during the stabilization phase of each migration including monitoring of system change execution, the development of system "fix" strategies and the close monitoring of the implementation of those strategies.

Communicate updates and changes to impacted stakeholders.

Collaborate with technical and vendor teams to capture, track and vet requirements.

Collaborate, where required, to capture and change activities.

Provide backup to support PM where required.

Can effectively work on multiple projects/tasks where needed.

Other Responsibilities As Required.

QUALIFICATIONS: Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Creative problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; presentation and policy writing skills

Broad knowledge of analysis and design standards

Broad knowledge of cloud computing and/or infrastructure

Advanced experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Project)

Exceptional time management skills, with the ability to effectively delegate and multi-task.

Proven conflict management and managerial skills; decision-making and negotiation skills

Strong interpersonal, presentation skills, and documentation skills

Ability to collaboratively work with technical and non-technical staff, as well as upper management.

Strong ability to follow through on tasks to completion.

Education And Experience

Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, IT or Healthcare administration

Minimum 3 years' experience, or equivalent in a healthcare administration setting.

Strong business/systems analysis ability and problem-solving skills.

Strong data analysis skills and documentation skills.

Excellent communication skills written and verbal; and presentation skills.