Remote Public Sector Applications Analyst

Meridian Technology Group; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Meridian Technology Group is seeking an Applications Functional Analyst / Business Analyst to focus on analysis, documentation, and management of functional requirements and business processes.

The analyst will evaluate proposed system changes, ensure alignment with established policies, and collaborate with both program and technical teams to deliver effective system solutions that improve client service and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst or Functional Analyst in complex systems.
• 3–5 years of experience in human services or public sector eligibility applications, SNAP/TANF preferred.
• Ability to translate business needs into clear system requirements and specifications.
• Experience with SDLC and requirements elicitation using structured methods.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the business liaison between program staff, IT leadership, and vendor teams.
• Elicit, document, and validate functional and business requirements through interviews and workshops.
• Create BRDs and project documents to support enhancements and releases.
• Ensure system components work cohesively to meet requirements and use cases.
• Support SDLC activities including testing, issue resolution, and QA reviews.

Skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Requirements elicitation

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems / CS / Public Administration

Job description

Meridian Technology Group is seeking an Applications Functional Analyst / Business Analyst to focus on analysis, documentation, and management of functional requirements and business processes.

The analyst will evaluate proposed system changes, ensure alignment with established policies, and collaborate with both program and technical teams to deliver effective system solutions that improve client service and operational efficiency.