Business Analyst 3 (05344, 37164)

Socket.dev; Helena (MT); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plans

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) in Helena is seeking a Business Analyst to identify user business needs for the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) modular design. You will gather accurate requirements from program personnel and system owners and identify opportunities to streamline and automate processes.

Qualifications include 3+ years of experience and knowledge of Medicaid business processes; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare management, business administration, information technology, computer science, or related field preferred.
• Three or more years of job-related work experience.
• Knowledge of Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) preferred.
• Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• Identify user business needs that must be accommodated in the MMIS modular system design.
• Solicit accurate and complete business and functional requirements from Division program personnel and system owners.
• Identify opportunities to improve and automate business processes.
• Work with Division program personnel to solicit requirements and ensure alignment with policy and system capabilities.

Skills

Medicaid knowledge

PMBOK familiarity

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Technology Services Division in Helena.

Each Business Analyst works closely with Division program personnel and system owners to identify user business needs that must be accommodated in the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) modular system design. This position needs to work with Division program personnel to solicit accurate and complete business and functional requirements and identify opportunities to improve and automate business processes.

Why Join DPHHS

Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

• Knowledge of Medicaid business processes.

• Strong conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving ability.

• Thorough knowledge of healthcare claims management, reimbursement methodology, and service delivery.

• Ability to manage varying deadlines and multiple projects while responding positively to changes in direction, priorities, responsibilities, or assignments.

• Meet minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in healthcare management, business administration, information technology, computer science, or related field is preferred.

  • Three or more years of job-related work experience.

  • Knowledge of Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) is preferred.

  • Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

These positions may be eligible for partial teleworkwithin the state of Montana.Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.

These positions are open until filled with frequent screening of applicants.

Position 69137164 is a modified position that is grant funded through June 2027.