Medicaid Implementation Business Analyst (Consultant)

Medicaid Implementation Business Analyst ConsultantAG Consulting Partners is seeking an experienced Medicaid Implementation Business Analyst Consultant to support a public sector client focused on Medicaid eligibility compliance and modernization initiatives. This consultant will play a critical role in analyzing regulatory requirements, documenting business processes, supporting technology implementations, and helping ensure continued compliance with evolving federal Medicaid regulations.This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of policy, operations, and technology while partnering with stakeholders across compliance, legal, program operations, quality assurance, and technical teams to deliver large-scale eligibility system enhancements.This engagement is primarily remote; however, candidates must be based in Washington State and may be asked to travel occasionally to Olympia, WA for in-person meetings, workshops, and stakeholder sessions as needed throughout the project.As a Medicaid Implementation Business Analyst Consultant for AG Consulting Partners, a typical day might include the following:Analyzing federal legislation, CMS guidance, and Medicaid eligibility policies to determine business and system impactsDocumenting current-state and future-state business processes, workflows, and operational proceduresFacilitating requirements gathering sessions with business stakeholders, subject matter experts, and technical teamsDeveloping business requirements documents (BRDs), functional requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteriaCreating process maps, workflow diagrams, decision trees, business rules, and impact assessmentsIdentifying operational, reporting, policy, and technology impacts associated with regulatory changesSupporting implementation efforts related to eligibility determinations, renewals, verifications, and compliance reportingParticipating in Agile ceremonies and collaborating with Product Owners and project leadership to prioritize requirementsDeveloping business test scenarios and supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT)Reviewing test results, validating system functionality, and assisting with defect triage and resolutionMaintaining requirements traceability from policy interpretation through implementation and testingIdentifying process improvement and automation opportunities that improve efficiency and reduce administrative burdenThis job is for you if:You enjoy solving complex business problems and translating ambiguity into actionable solutions.You are naturally curious and enjoy understanding how policy, people, process, and technology work together.You can communicate effectively with technical teams, business stakeholders, and executive leadership.You thrive in highly regulated environments where attention to detail matters.You are comfortable facilitating conversations, asking thoughtful questions, and driving alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.You can balance multiple priorities while maintaining strong organization and documentation practices.You enjoy process improvement work and are passionate about finding opportunities to streamline operations.You are collaborative, adaptable, and capable of navigating change in a fast-paced project environment.