SENIOR IT BUSINESS ANALYST

Job Summary

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.

Essential Qualifications

Two or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties and graduation from high school or equivalent education.

Job Duties

The job duties include:

1. Apply recognized data processing concepts to business process plans and analyses.
2. Develop work and/or data flow diagrams that illustrate and describe functional processes of the system.
3. Document business and functional requirements for proposed projects.
4. Review and document test results to assess the accuracy and completeness of application code.
5. Monitor quality assurance.
6. Research and evaluate computer hardware and software needs.
7. Analyze business processes, propose improvements, and identify work processes that may be automated.
8. Define potential benefits of proposed systems or deficiencies to be corrected in the existing system.
9. Define and document data definitions and relationships to be used in the foundation of systems development.
10. Develop procedural alternatives in the absence of properly operating software.
11. Consult with stakeholders to determine business function and end-user requirements.
12. Conduct alternative analyses and develop written requirements for proposed systems and applications.
13. Train individuals in the use of the system and system software.
14. Test systems functionality by preparing test plans and participating in quality assurance.
15. Initiate system work requests.
16. Develop bridging specifications to program areas that interact with processes and output.
17. Consult with programmers regarding the technical requirements, logic, and deficiencies of programs.
18. Participate in recommending and justifying resource allocations and expenditure decisions.
19. Assist in procedure development, evaluation, preparation, and modification.
20. Develop transition plans.
21. Participate in training development and presentation.
22. Review, analyze, and interpret the effects of federal and State laws, regulations, and agency policies.
23. Write technical requirements for grant proposals.
24. Prepare documentation for the computer system manual.
25. Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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.

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook.

*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255