Job Description
Date Posted: 01/20/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 495836
Industry: Government/Staffing
Job Title: Medicaid Business Analyst
Job Location: Jackson, MS, USA, 39201
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: Regular
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 39
Min Hourly Rate($): 65.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 70.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Analytical Skills, SDLC, Testing, Validation
Experience Desired: Experience working in government, healthcare, or other regulated environments preferred (2 yrs); Knowledge of Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, or other government programs (2 yrs); Experience supporting enterprise or line-of-business applications (2 yrs); Experience working with vendors and third-party software providers (2 yrs); Experience writing SQL queries (2 yrs); Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or hybrid development methodologies (2 yrs); Understanding of current IT technologies, tools, and terminology (2 yrs)
Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
**C2C is not available**
Job Description PREFERRED EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Analysis, Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
Required Skills/ Experience - Five or more years of experience as a Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, Product Analyst, or Quality Assurance professional
- Demonstrated experience with business and technical requirements analysis, validation, and testing
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical and functional documentation
- Ability to manage multiple initiatives, priorities, and deadlines effectively
- High attention to detail and focus on quality
- Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills
- Experience working within the software development life cycle (SDLC)
- Adaptability and comfort working in fast-paced, evolving environments
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaboration tools
Preferred Experience - Experience working in government, healthcare, or other regulated environments preferred
- Knowledge of Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, or other government programs
- Experience supporting enterprise or line-of-business applications
- Experience working with vendors and third-party software providers
- Experience writing SQL queries
- Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or hybrid development methodologies
- Understanding of current IT technologies, tools, and terminology
Position Description The Business Analyst plays a critical role in evaluating business processes, supporting application implementations, optimizing system functionality, and providing ongoing ownership for assigned applications. This role partners closely with business stakeholders, IT teams, and external vendors to ensure applications meet operational needs throughout their lifecycle. The Business Analyst will support multiple initiatives, including new system implementations, in-flight projects, and existing applications that require enhanced oversight, optimization, and long-term ownership. This position is both project- and operations-focused, requiring strong analytical skills, technical understanding, and the ability to work effectively in a regulated environment.
OBJECTIVES OF THIS ROLE
Evaluate current business processes and application functionality to identify opportunities for improvement Serve as the functional business owner for assigned applications, including systems without existing IT ownership Translate business needs into clear, actionable requirements that support successful implementations and ongoing operations Support the full application lifecycle, including planning, implementation, optimization, maintenance, and continuous improvement Ensure solutions meet business needs, user expectations, and organizational standards
Key Responsibilities - Business Analysis & Requirements Gather, analyze, and document business requirements to identify opportunities for process and system improvement
- Translate business requirements into well-defined user stories and functional specifications
- Communicate, review, and validate requirements with business and technical stakeholders
- Maintain requirements traceability and documentation using tools such as Azure DevOps (ADO), ServiceNow, Accompa, and other platforms
- Application Ownership & Operations Serve as the primary IT business owner for assigned applications
- Support ongoing application maintenance, enhancements, and defect resolution
- Act as a liaison between business users, IT teams, and third-party vendors
- Assist with production support, issue triage, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement efforts
- Maintain functional documentation, workflows, and system knowledge for supported applications
IMPLEMENTATION & PROJECT SUPPORT
- Support functional aspects of application implementations, including requirements validation, configuration review, testing, and user acceptance
- Assist with project planning, execution, and delivery activities in coordination with project managers and technical teams
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage backlogs, priorities, and release planning
- Participate in change management and deployment activities
- Testing, Optimization & Reporting
- Support and execute functional, integration, and user acceptance testing
- Assist with monitoring, tracking, and resolution of reported defects
- Analyze business and system processes to identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks
- Recommend and help implement process improvements and automation opportunities
- Create reports, dashboards, and visualizations to support data-driven decision-making
- **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
- **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**
Benefits For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website.
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances. If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department. Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).
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