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Business Analyst - MED

Posting Begin Date: 2025/09/11

Posting End Date: 2025/09/24

Category: Business

Work Type: Full Time

Remote: Flexible Hybrid

Minimum Salary: 30.91

Maximum Salary: 32.97

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

***THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.

The Division of Medicaid has an exciting opportunity for oneBusiness Analyst to join the Bureau of Medicaid Enterprise Systems (BMES) Projects Team located at our downtown Boise office. We are searching for applicants who possess exceptional critical thinking, communication, adaptable and analytic skills to evaluate system operations. These positions will work directly with program staff, stakeholders, and vendors to analyze, plan, coordinate, develop and implement required changes within the Medicaid Enterprise Systems to support administrative needs and the execution of our current procurement of a new Enterprise System. This new system will provide the opportunity for an analyst that enjoys being on the cutting edge of technology and executing projects that will shape the outcome of Idaho’s claims and data systems for the next 20-30 years.

This position may be eligible for telework after successful completion of probation and necessary training. Approval to telecommute is not guaranteed and subject to termination at any time.

BENEFITS:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:

+ We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/members-1/) (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit at retirement.

+ 11 paid holidays

+ Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)

+ Paid parental leave (https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/)

+ Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax (full-time/30+ hours per week)

+ 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options

+ Deferred compensation plan

+ Life insurance for self, spouse, and children

+ Short and long-term disability insurance

+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

+ Wide variety of training opportunities

+ Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting

+ Additional perks and discounts (https://www.regence.com/producer/tools-for-members/advantages-discounts) available through medical provider

+ Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service)

+ Employee assistance program

Additional information related to benefits and/or State programs can be found here: https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

+ Provide the research and analysis of the Medicaid Enterprise Systems module components.

+ Participate and supports the requirements gathering and validation activities.

+ Review module and services vendors’ deliverables including configuration or customization designs, test plans, test results, training materials, and implementation plans.

+ Participate in UAT for the Medicaid Enterprise Systems Modernization Project.

+ Perform complex program analysis, including evaluating, recommending, and planning actions to create solutions or functions in the Medicaid Enterprise Systems.

+ Review federal and state laws and regulations for impact on automated system and responds to federal, state, departmental or legislative audit findings on automated system.

+ Coordinate with vendors to plan, design, develop and implement system changes or enhancements to meet state and federal regulations and monitors for continued compliance.

+ Coordinate automation related work across divisions and their automated systems as needed to move data and support mutual business processes.

+ Establish goals and objectives for automated systems program, including development, maintenance, user support, and training.

+ Manage automated solutions in alignment with current business rules and priorities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.

+ Good knowledge of project management. Typically gained by two years' experience managing projects involved in determining project scope, developing project goals, timelines, budget, implementation strategies, and measurement methods, and monitoring progress toward goals and project completion; OR Certification as a Business Analyst Associate; OR successful completion of Business Analyst training in alignment with the Business Analyst Body of Knowledge (BABOK) and two years' experience performing routine duties in requirements discovery, process analysis, and preparation of reports and written documents.

+ Good knowledge of organizational/business analysis and evaluation. Typically gained by completing at least six semester hours of upper division college coursework for a degree in Business, Public Administration, Finance or other related field AND two years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work; OR a Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Finance or other related field AND one year professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work; OR at least four years' work experience performing professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.

+ Good knowledge of process improvement methodology. Typically gained by at least two years' experience performing requirements discovery, process analysis, and preparation of reports and written documents OR successful completion of Business Analyst training in alignment with the Business Analyst Body of Knowledge (BABOK).

Learn About a Career with DHW

If relocating to Idaho, the Department of Health & Welfare does not reimburse the cost of relocating and the department does not sponsor anyone with a work visa.

***PLEASE NOTE: application assistance is not available after the business hours listed below, on the weekends, or on holidays and you must apply before 4:59 pm on the closing date. When applying, use CHROME as your browser to avoid complications.

If you have questions, please contact us at:

Email is the quickest way to get an answer to your questions.

(answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST)

EMAIL: [email protected]

PHONE: (208) 334-0681

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.