VDH Business Analyst 3

TOMORROW HIRE; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH), Office of Information Management (OIM), is seeking two Contract Business Analysts to support enterprise-wide web application initiatives, Pharmacy projects, VASE+, and .NET maintenance applications.

The role covers requirements analysis, process documentation, Agile activities, testing, and collaboration with state and federal partners; requires 7+ years BA experience, SQL/PLSQL, Oracle databases, Oracle APEX, and .NET skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of business analysis experience with requirements gathering and documentation.
• 7+ years of process mapping, feasibility studies, system documentation, and customer engagement.
• 7+ years of SDLC experience across Waterfall, Iterative, and Agile.
• 7+ years of managing multiple concurrent priorities independently.
• 7+ years of SQL, PL/SQL, and Oracle database experience.
• 7+ years of web application experience with Oracle APEX and Microsoft .NET.
• 5+ years of facilitating Agile ceremonies.

Responsibilities

• Lead business analysis activities from requirements gathering through implementation and maintenance.
• Translate business needs into clear requirements and actionable documentation for technical teams.
• Analyze business processes and identify gaps, improvements, and system needs.
• Support Agile project delivery and coordinate with project stakeholders.
• Coordinate application testing and UAT activities.
• Track issues and assist technical teams with cross-functional problem resolution.
• Prepare project, technical, customer-facing, and training documentation.
• Support application upgrades, enhancements, and new development initiatives.
• Apply Waterfall, Iterative, and Agile methodologies appropriately based on project needs.
• Use SQL, PL/SQL, Oracle databases, Oracle APEX, and Microsoft .NET to support business and application analysis.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent experience

Tools

SQL

PL/SQL

Oracle databases

Oracle APEX

Microsoft .NET

Job description

• Job Title: VDH Business Analyst 3
• Work Type: Hybrid
• Location: Richmond, VA 23219
• Salary: $36–$56/hour
• Start Date: October 5, 2026
• End Date: June 30, 2027
• Industry Category: Information Technology / Business Analysis
• Employment Type: 1099 Contract

Overview

• The Virginia Department of Health (VDH), Office of Information Management (OIM), is seeking two Business Analysts to support enterprise-wide web application initiatives, Pharmacy projects, VASE+, and .NET maintenance applications.
• The role involves business requirements analysis, process documentation, project coordination, application enhancements, testing, Agile activities, troubleshooting, and technical and customer-facing documentation.
• Business Analysts will collaborate with business stakeholders, technical teams, project managers, and state and federal partners.

Job Description

• Gather and document business requirements for new initiatives, system enhancements, and application needs.
• Document current and future-state processes, gap analyses, user stories, acceptance criteria, process flows, and feasibility studies.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.
• Conduct project meetings, demonstrations, and training sessions.
• Present requirements to technical and business teams for validation.
• Participate in functional testing, system integration testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Develop test plans, test scenarios, test results, user guides, training materials, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and support teams to resolve cross-functional issues.
• Support project managers with RFP/SOW reviews and Agile tool management.
• Use Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Teams, GitLab, Microsoft Project, and Visio.
• Support Pharmacy projects, VASE+, and .NET maintenance applications.
• Manage multiple concurrent priorities and take ownership of assigned projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead business analysis activities from requirements gathering through implementation and maintenance.
• Translate business needs into clear requirements and actionable documentation for technical teams.
• Analyze business processes and identify gaps, improvements, and system needs.
• Support Agile project delivery and coordinate with project stakeholders.
• Coordinate application testing and UAT activities.
• Track issues and assist technical teams with cross-functional problem resolution.
• Prepare project, technical, customer-facing, and training documentation.
• Support application upgrades, enhancements, and new development initiatives.
• Apply Waterfall, Iterative, and Agile methodologies appropriately based on project needs.
• Use SQL, PL/SQL, Oracle databases, Oracle APEX, and Microsoft .NET to support business and application analysis.
• Communicate effectively with business users, technical teams, project managers, and external partners.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of business analysis experience, including requirements gathering and documentation.
• 7+ years of experience with process mapping, feasibility studies, system documentation, and customer engagement.
• 7+ years of experience with SDLC and multiple project management methodologies, including Waterfall, Iterative, and Agile.
• 7+ years of experience managing multiple concurrent priorities independently.
• 7+ years of SQL, PL/SQL, and Oracle database experience.
• 7+ years of web application experience with Oracle APEX and Microsoft .NET.
• 7+ years of experience blending project methodologies appropriately to fit project and business environments.
• 5+ years of experience facilitating Agile ceremonies.
• 7+ years of strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with business and technical teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.
• Must physically reside within the United States for the duration of the assignment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of healthcare information systems experience.
• 5+ years of familiarity with Commonwealth of Virginia SEC 501.
• 5+ years of experience with RFP development, .NET applications, and system upgrades/interface design.
• Experience supporting Pharmacy or healthcare-related technology initiatives.
• Experience working with state or federal partners.
• Experience with VDH or other Commonwealth of Virginia IT environments.

Compensation

• Pay Rate: $36–$56/hour.
• Contract Type: 1099 Contract.
• Benefits: No benefits are provided with this 1099 Contract role.
• Expenses: Not reimbursed.
• Schedule:
  • Full-time contract assignment from October 5, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
  • First 30 days: Required onsite five days per week.
  • After the first 30 days: Required onsite at least three days per week based on performance and business needs.
• Work Location:
  • Richmond, VA.