Strategic Child Welfare Systems Analyst

Maximus; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus in Denver is seeking a Business Analyst to translate program and policy needs into clear requirements, process docs, and functional specs for large child welfare modernization initiatives.

You will work with client leadership, technical teams, vendors, IV&V/PMO resources, and stakeholders to validate workflows, identify gaps, and ensure alignment between business objectives and system readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field with 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience documenting business needs, requirements, and project deliverables.
• Knowledge of CCWIS or government health and human services systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consulting project activities and analyze data to identify patterns and actions.
• Coordinate with technical staff to translate requirements into specifications and processes.
• Facilitate requirements sessions and document current and future state processes.
• Support traceability between objectives, requirements, and system design.
• Assist with data conversion, reporting, and system implementation readiness.
• Prepare client-ready documentation and status updates.
• Support QA, user acceptance testing, and go-live readiness.
• Promote alignment with program requirements, data quality, confidentiality, accessibility, and security.

Skills

Business analysis

Requirements elicitation

Process improvement

Project coordination

System implementation support

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Project

SharePoint

Teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration / information systems / related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Project

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

Maximus in Denver is seeking a Business Analyst to translate program and policy needs into clear requirements, process docs, and functional specs for large child welfare modernization initiatives.

You will work with client leadership, technical teams, vendors, IV&V/PMO resources, and stakeholders to validate workflows, identify gaps, and ensure alignment between business objectives and system readiness.