SENIOR IT BUSINESS ANALYST

The Nevada Health Authority Enterprise IT & Innovations Office, Business Process Management Unit is seeking a Senior Information Technology (IT) Business Analyst in Carson City, NV. This position supports enhancements to the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) by analyzing business processes, resolving issues, and ensuring accurate system functionality. It applies detailed knowledge of Nevada Medicaid programs to interpret laws and policies, develop solutions, and coordinate with technical and program staff. Serving as the technical liaison between program staff and MMIS vendors, the role plays a key part in change management and works under limited supervision with potential lead responsibilities. Information Technology (IT) Business Analysts document, analyze, and recommend technical solutions to problems and participate in implementing, supporting, and documenting changes that lead to an improved operating environment. Two or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties and graduation from high school or equivalent education. Apply recognized data processing concepts to business process plans and analyses. Develop work and/or data flow diagrams that illustrate and describe functional processes of the system. Document business and functional requirements for proposed projects. Review and document test results to assess the accuracy and completeness of application code. Monitor quality assurance. Research and evaluate computer hardware and software needs. Analyze business processes, propose improvements, and identify work processes that may be automated. Define potential benefits of proposed systems or deficiencies to be corrected in the existing system. Define and document data definitions and relationships to be used in the foundation of systems development. Develop procedural alternatives in the absence of properly operating software. Consult with stakeholders to determine business function and end-user requirements. Conduct alternative analyses and develop written requirements for proposed systems and applications. Train individuals in the use of the system and system software. Test systems functionality by preparing test plans and participating in quality assurance. Initiate system work requests. Develop bridging specifications to program areas that interact with processes and output. Consult with programmers regarding the technical requirements, logic, and deficiencies of programs. Participate in recommending and justifying resource allocations and expenditure decisions. Assist in procedure development, evaluation, preparation, and modification. Develop transition plans. Participate in training development and presentation. Review, analyze, and interpret the effects of federal and State laws, regulations, and agency policies. Write technical requirements for grant proposals. Prepare documentation for the computer system manual. Perform related duties as assigned. This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level. Knowledge of: Agency policies and procedures related to the program area; automated systems logic; data processing concepts including general database, system security, data communication, and multiple platform strengths and weaknesses; accepted practices and methods used in designing program reviews and evaluations; formal systems design methodologies. Ability to: Coordinate the exchange of information and opinions with others to formulate policy and procedures. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Nevada (NV)