Business Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +8 more states.

📋 Description

• Perform requirements gathering, analysis, and documentation.

• Create and enhance Epics, Features, User Stories, and Acceptance Criteria in JIRA that align with the CMS product backlog.

• Execute analyses on legislative and policy impacts for Medicare Part D mandates, including IRA 2022 provisions, MDP, CGDP sunset, and GLP-1 drug program updates.

• Convert legislative and policy influences into prioritized items for the development backlog.

• Lead Joint Application Design (JAD) sessions and backlog refinement alongside CMS Product Managers, business stakeholders, and technical teams.

• Update and maintain the CMS Participant Guide to include HPMS memos, legislative modifications, and sub-regulatory guidance.

• Create and uphold a communication strategy and version log that is endorsed by the COR and Business Owner.

• Oversee and refresh around six Computer-Based Training (CBT) modules.

• Ensure CBT modules adhere to Section 508 requirements and are compatible with the AWS-hosted CMS infrastructure.

• Assist with Section 9008 Branded Prescription Drug Fee reporting utilizing DIR data from HPMS and PDE drug cost data for annual IRS submissions.

• Address CMS inquiries, as well as GAO and OIG audits, and respond to FOIA requests.

• Maintain the requirements traceability matrix throughout the software development lifecycle.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in business analysis within federal IT or health programs.

• Proven expertise in requirements elicitation.

• Experience in facilitating Joint Application Design (JAD) sessions.

• Background in converting policy into system requirements.

• Familiarity with maintaining federal program documentation, including participant guides, policy memos, and training resources.

• Experience in developing Section 508-compliant Computer-Based Training (CBT) content.

• Proficient in using JIRA, Confluence, and GitHub for managing requirements and backlogs.

• Excellent written communication skills suitable for CMS-facing deliverables, meeting minutes, and audit responses.

• Capability to pass CMS and internal required background checks for public trust.

• Must reside in or be hired from one of the specified U.S. states: Virginia, District of Columbia, Maryland, Tennessee, Florida, Arizona, Colorado, Oregon, or Texas.

• This position is contingent upon contract award.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% remote work.

• Supportive work/life balance.

• Opportunities for growth and development.

• A supportive and collaborative professional environment.