Employment in this role is conditional upon successful execution of the contract by the client.

The Work

The Business Analyst III  is responsible for overseeing, managing, and implementing the development of documentation for the client’s business needs. This position requires a blend of technical expertise, project management skills, and collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure the successful translation of current system functionality into actionable system requirements.

This position aligns with Cayuse’s core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

• Analyzes program policies and procedures to determine their effect on automated systems and system functional areas. 
• Analyzes and reviews complex project deliverables such as project charters, business user requirements, design documentation, test plans, and risk assessment plans to ensure business requirements are met.
• Serves as liaison by providing consultation, documentation, and direction regarding analysis, design, configuration, testing, and policy implementation of the system.
• Develops, documents, and revises system design procedures, test procedures, and quality standards. 
• Identifies and prioritizes the product backlog to ensure efficient use of resources.
• Creates test plans that accurately map back to the documented business requirements or user stories.
• Participates in user acceptance testing and testing of new system functionality. 
• Tracks, documents, and reports status of testing.
• Identifies potential project risks and difficulties, and designs strategies to mitigate or avoid them. 
• May develop training curriculum and conduct formal training sessions covering assigned systems module. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Here’s What You Need

• 8 years of experience in performing complex business analysis and writing technical documentation.
• 8 years of experience reporting project status to management including risks, issues, and key decisions.
• 8 years of experience identifying project risks and issues; and developing implementation strategies.
• 8 years of experience in effective written and oral communication including documenting requirements, deliverables, test scenarios and project status.
• 8 years of experience utilizing business analysis skills and interacting with business end users to gather, validate and document business requirements and translate into technical solutions to satisfy the business needs.
• 8 years of experience performing review and approval processes of complex technical user and system requirements written by vendors.
• 8 years of experience executing detailed test cases with a complex software environment.
• 8 years of utilizing the Agile software development methodology.
• 8 years experience as a business analyst.
• 8 years of experience approving and prioritizing user stories based on stakeholder feedback and subject matter expertise.
• 8 years of experience with Medicaid management information systems and processes.
• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum Skills:

• Must possess problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written
• Analyzing and interpreting raw data.
• Requirements gathering and documentation.
• Business process improvement and system design.
• Ability to respond effectively to customers with a sense of urgency.
• Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe toolsets, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.
• Highly motivated with the ability to handle and manage multiple tasks at any one time.
• Ability to forge new relationships, individual and teaming in nature.
• Must be a Self-starter, that can work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4 years of experience with Texas Medicaid programs and PA SRR.
• 2 years of experience with Long-Term Care Online Portal Application.

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
• Paid Time Off

Reports to: Program Manager

Working Conditions

• Professional office environment, with the ability to work onsite in the main office.
• Must reside in the Austin area.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.

• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.