Sr Analyst - Business Analysis

Maximus; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive insurance coverage

401K retirement plan with companymatch

Unlimited time off; holidays and sick"

Wellness resources and EAP

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Senior Business Analyst for a fully remote role with 10% travel. The candidate will translate client needs into clear requirements, develop user stories and test cases, and deliver high-quality documentation. Strong English communication and 5–7 years of BA experience in a technical setting are required.

The role emphasizes data analysis, requirements management, and collaboration with operations and development teams to drive effective solutions and performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field is required.
• 5-7 years of relevant professional experience are required.
• 5-7 years of experience as a Business Analyst in a technical organization; Medicaid Enterprise Systems experience highly desired.
• Strong communication skills using English (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of reports and surveys.
• Publish results for internal and external clients.
• Work with MS SQL Server and analytical processing systems.
• Ensure data accuracy and validate data collection methods.
• Develop and maintain processes for managing requirements and production support.
• Document best practices and measure outcomes.
• Communicate status, risks, and issues to senior management and clients.

Skills

Strong communication

Business analysis

Requirements gathering

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

MS SQL Server

Job description

Description & Requirements

The Sr. Business Analyst is an accomplished team member with emphasis on determining the business requirements of systems and products. The Sr. BA easily translates industry and client/stakeholder needs into language that is understood by both the development team allowing for high efficiency system development. The Sr. BA must take pride in their work, seeking to produce high-quality deliverables. Their communication skills will be critical for documenting requirements for system development, user stories, test cases and documentation. The Sr. BA seeks to become a subject matter exert in the areas assigned, and to do so must learn their assignments, asking questions, researching ambiguous items leading to full understanding of work areas/assignments

• This is a fully remote position. Requires 10% travel.

Requirements

The Sr. Business Analyst is an accomplished team member with emphasis on determining the business requirements of systems and products. The Sr. BA easily translates industry and client/stakeholder needs into language that is understood by both the development team allowing for high efficiency system development. The Sr. BA must take pride in their work, seeking to produce high-quality deliverables. Their communication skills will be critical for documenting requirements for system development, user stories, test cases and documentation. The Sr. BA seeks to become a subject matter exert in the areas assigned, and to do so must learn their assignments, asking questions, researching ambiguous items leading to full understanding of work areas/assignments

Why Join Maximus?

• Competitive Compensation - Bonus opportunities based on performance.
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage - Choose from various plans, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and partially funded HSA. Additionally, enjoy Life insurance benefits and discounts on Auto, Home, Renter's, and Pet insurance.
• Future Planning - Prepare for retirement with our 401K Retirement Savings plan and Company Matching.
• Unlimited Time Off Package - Enjoy UTO, Holidays, and sick leave,
• Holistic Wellness Support - Access resources for physical, emotional, and financial wellness through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Recognition Platform - Acknowledge and appreciate outstanding employee contributions.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Invest in your ongoing education and development.
• Employee Perks and Discounts - Additional benefits and discounts exclusively for employees.
• Maximus Wellness Program and Resources - Access a range of wellness programs and resources tailored to your needs.
• Professional Development Opportunities- Participate in training programs, workshops, and conferences.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the design, analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of a variety of reports, internal/external resource documents, and surveys.
• Publish results for utilization by internal and external clients, as appropriate.
• Work with relational database management systems (MS SQL Server) and analytical processing systems.
• Ensure data accuracy and validate all data collection methods used in reporting projects.
• Evaluate data quality, applications and functions, produce output, maintain reporting operations, and documentation.
• Research new data sources and analytical tools.
• Contribute to new product development and improvement in product delivery and presentation.
• Develop and maintain effective processes for managing requirements, developing business processes, and providing production support to the operation.
• Communicate status, risks, and issues to senior management and/or the client as appropriate.
• Analyze existing systems, programs, policies and organizational processes and recommend enhancements and improved solutions.
• Manage efficient execution of business meetings with internal project staff, clients and/or project vendors.
• Develop solutions to a variety of complex problems.
• Document best practices and continuously measure outcomes for desired results.
• Work effectively with internal and external business partners in the delivery of solutions.
• Deliver results after thorough research of functional needs by collaborating and communicating with various stakeholders, both internal and external to the company.
• Apply strong analytical reasoning to understand end user's requirements and transform them into operational application.
• Work closely with operations and development staff to define business requirements, system requirements, test criteria, and success factors.
• Develop business requirements that fully address stakeholder needs and translate those into system requirements that result in system development that aligns with them. Facilitates reviews and approvals of the requirements before initiation of development to ensure agreement and understanding of needed changes.
• Develops functional test cases and executes them to validate that the system changes meet expected outcomes defined in business requirements. Works closely with developers and QA analysts to resolve questions or defects found during testing.
• Acquire deep knowledge of working systems and bring forward efficient and effective changes for better performance.
• Develop documentation and work products supporting decisions, requirements, system functionality and processes.
• Participate in the administration of project and program contract activities.
• Extract, analyze, and report data to support program activity and assist in management decision making.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 5-7 years of relevant professional experience required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered in lieu of degree.
• 5-7 years of experience as a Business Analyst in a technical organization; Medicaid Enterprise Systems experience highly desired
• Strong communication skills using the English language (written and verbal), including presentation skill
• Communicates on complex or sensitive issues or drafts such responses for supervisor or manager.

EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Accommodations

Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at [e-mail] .

Minimum Salary

$100,000.00

Maximum Salary

$110,000.00