Senior Business Analyst

Senior Business Analyst

NTT DATA Services strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now. We are currently seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join our team in Albany, New York (US-NY), United States (US).

Title: Senior Business Analyst

Overview of Job: The Senior Business Analyst will support the client's contractors with obtaining CMS certification of the Medicaid Enterprise Systems (MES). As the various MES components become operational, successful completion of the CMS Federal certification process of the MES will require the evaluation and validation of the subsystems to ensure attainment of CMS certification for the client to continue to receive Federal Financial Participation (FFP). The QA Business Analyst must be aware of any new or upcoming changes to the CMS certification process and be prepared to assist the client and its contractors in achieving certification in accordance with current and any revised CMS guidelines.

Job Responsibilities Include:

• Review, evaluate and validate mandatory MES systems and subsystems to determine compliance with core CMS Federal certification requirements
• Coordinate certification activities with client's contractors and staff
• Establish checklists for CMS onsite visits
• Attend meetings with client and CMS staff. Prepare agenda, meeting notes, decision lists and follow up action items
• Support of CMS Federal certification review team/CMS Regional Office staff briefings and pre-certification meetings and calls
• Assist with preparations for CMS on-site visits
• Analyze data, reports, and deliverables, as needed
• Assist with resolution of any CMS Federal certification issues
• Review of CMS Federal certification report(s) and provide additional guidance to Department and its Contractors
• Support the preparation of Department responses to CMS
• Ensure all current and future CMS policies and requirements are met for system testing and attestations, as required
• Track T-MSIS compliance, and report any issues, risks, and mitigation plans in QA status reports and proactively notify the client of any concerns
• Review all the Federal rules governing the T-MSIS data submission and provide actionable plans to the Department to ensure that the compliance status is maintained

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum eight (8) years of experience fostering strong working, business partnering relationships and communication with clients, key internal and external stakeholders and executive staff; ensuring teams are aware of CMS policies
• Minimum three (3) years of experience implementing the CMS certification process on Medicaid programs with deep understanding of CMS policies and how they impact systems
• Minimum five years of experience managing requirements
• Minimum five years of experience preparing Business Process Design documentation using BPMN 2.0 and related models
• Minimum five years of experience working with teams of five or more staff
• Minimum five years of experience with business process models and/or use cases
• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Business Administration or similar field

This position requires 50% onsite, so local candidates required.

Preferred Skills:

• Eight years of experience in IT business analysis, testing, project management, or QA services
• PMI‑PBA, CBAP, or equivalent certification
• Certifications in Lean Six Sigma, Agile, PDCA, or Kanban
• Three (3) years of experience with highly integrated, large-scale integrated Medicaid systems
• Two years of experience in a healthcare or insurance domain

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role is $71,400 - $135,000. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

About NTT DATA: NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D. Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client's needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees.