Business Analyst Initial one week Onsite then Remote

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Business Analyst
Job Code: MS 163494

Client: State of Mississippi – MDHS

Location: Jackson, Mississippi (Remote after Initial Onsite Training)

Duration: Minimum 3 Years

Work Hours: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (40 Hours/Week)

Work Location: 200 S Lamar St, Jackson, MS 39211

Position Overview

The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support the Success Data Conversion Project. The selected candidate will serve as the primary point of contact for help desk support, analyze system issues, document and track incidents, coordinate with business and technical teams, and support users of automated benefits systems. This position requires six weeks of onsite training in Jackson, MS, after which it transitions to 100% remote.

Required Skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting automated systems for determining benefits for SNAP, TANF, or E&T
• Business Analysis experience 
• Windows operating systems and Windows PC 
• Help Desk/User Support 
• JIRA or similar issue tracking system 
• Incident documentation and ticket management 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 
• Critical thinking and problem-solving 
• Experience working with business and IT teams 
• Manual data manipulation and data logging 
• Root cause analysis and issue escalation 

Preferred Skills

• JIRA proficiency 
• Microsoft Windows applications 
• Certified Professional Business Analyst (CBAP or equivalent) 
• Mainframe 
• Linux 
• SQL Server 
• ADABAS 
• Data Quality experience 

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for users experiencing help desk issues. 
• Diagnose software and system problems and resolve user inquiries. 
• Receive, prioritize, document, and track support requests through phone, email, chat, and JIRA. 
• Perform manual data manipulation and support data conversion activities. 
• Maintain issue logs and documentation using JIRA and spreadsheets. 
• Collaborate with DHS program areas and technical teams to support business and IT needs. 
• Escalate complex or recurring issues to management when necessary. 
• Document root causes and recommend improvements for future system enhancements. 
• Ensure seamless support for the Success Data Conversion Project. 

Important Notes

• Initial onsite training for six weeks in Jackson, MS is mandatory, after 6 weeks it converted into permanent remote

Primary Skills

Business Analysis, SNAP, TANF, E&T, Help Desk Support, JIRA, Windows, Incident Management, Data Conversion, User Support, Business Process Analysis, SQL Server, ADABAS, Mainframe, Linux, Data Quality, Communication Skills, Root Cause Analysis, Issue Tracking, Information Technology, Critical Thinking.