Strategic Business Analyst — Child Welfare Modernization

Maximus; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Business Analyst to support large child welfare modernization initiatives by translating program and policy needs into clear business requirements, process documentation, and functional specs. You will validate workflows, identify gaps, and ensure alignment with federal and state requirements, working with client leadership and cross-functional teams.

The role involves delivering consulting activities, analyzing data, and coordinating with technical staff to produce

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Knowledge of child welfare is required.
• Experience with government health and human services programs.
• Ability to work in deadline-driven environments.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consulting project activities.
• Analyze complex data and identify patterns.
• Coordinate with technical staff to define requirements.
• Create system functional specifications from business requirements.
• Document current and future state processes.
• Support traceability between objectives and deliverables.
• Facilitate requirements sessions and workshops.
• Assist with data conversion, interfaces, and reporting.
• Prepare client-ready documentation.
• Support QA and go-live readiness.
• Ensure alignment with CCWIS and confidentiality standards.
• Maintain regular client communication.

Skills

Business Analysis

Requirements Elicitation

Stakeholder Management

Process Documentation

Data Analysis

Technical Liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Visio

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Job description

Maximus is seeking a Business Analyst to support large child welfare modernization initiatives by translating program and policy needs into clear business requirements, process documentation, and functional specs. You will validate workflows, identify gaps, and ensure alignment with federal and state requirements, working with client leadership and cross-functional teams.

The role involves delivering consulting activities, analyzing data, and coordinating with technical staff to produce