Strategic Business Analyst – Child Welfare Modernization

Maximus; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Business Analyst to support large child welfare system modernization initiatives. You will translate program needs into clear requirements and specs, collaborate with client leadership, technical teams, vendors, and PMO resources to ensure alignment with federal/state rules.

You will document workflows, validate gaps, support traceability, and contribute to implementation readiness across multiple workstreams in a consulting environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field; or four years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• 4+ years of experience in business analysis or system modernization.
• Experience documenting business needs, functional specs, and test artefacts.
• Ability to communicate with program staff, technical teams, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consulting project activities for various child welfare modernization projects.
• Translate program and policy needs into clear business requirements and specifications.
• Coordinate with technical staff to understand requirements and processes.
• Document current and future state processes, use cases, and business rules.
• Support requirements traceability, risk management, and stakeholder alignment.
• Assist with data conversion, reporting, and testing readiness.
• Prepare client-ready documentation and status updates.
• Promote compliance with CCWIS, confidentiality, accessibility, and security standards.

Job description

Maximus is seeking a Business Analyst to support large child welfare system modernization initiatives. You will translate program needs into clear requirements and specs, collaborate with client leadership, technical teams, vendors, and PMO resources to ensure alignment with federal/state rules.

You will document workflows, validate gaps, support traceability, and contribute to implementation readiness across multiple workstreams in a consulting environment.