Business Analyst

Overview Allied Consultants, Inc. is an Austin-based firm which has for 32 years been a premier provider of technical and business professionals to clients in Texas. We are currently seeking an experienced Business Analyst to be a key resource on a technical services team. Allied Consultants offers its family of consultants excellent rates, a local support staff, and an attractive benefits package which includes medical insurance (Allied shares a percentage of the cost), life insurance, a matching 401(k) plan and a cafeteria plan.Candidates selected for interview will be required to undergo criminal background checks and may be required to complete a drug screen in accordance with Federal and State Law. Offers of Employment are contingent on a successful background checkAllied Consultants is an equal opportunities employer. Responsibilities Level Description 4-7 years of experience in the field or in a related area as a senior Business Analyst (Technical). Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. 2 years of experience as a data analyst analyzing raw data using Excel, Tableau, etc. Job Description Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business systems and user needs. Formulates systems to parallel overall business strategies. Experienced with business process reengineering and identifying new applications of technology to business problems to make business more effective. Familiar with industry standard business process mapping, and reengineering. Prepares solution options, risk identification, and financial analyses such as cost/benefit, ROI, buy/build, etc. Writes detailed description of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer programs. Additional job details and special considerations The Worker will be a part of the team reporting to the Director of Medicaid IT-Contracted Systems and will assist with the delivery of multiple ARPA-funded system enhancements for applications that support Long Term Care and other ancillary applications. The Worker will be responsible for providing vendor oversight of the enhancement delivery and supporting the Product Owner to ensure that the delivery aligns with the customer's needs. Qualifications Minimum Requirements: Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity. Years Required/Preferred Experience 5 Required Experience as a Business Analyst. 5 Required Experience with Texas Medicaid systems. 8 Preferred Experience working with Information Technology projects. 8 Preferred Knowledge of software development processes and practices. 5 Preferred Experience with and Agile delivery approach.