We have a 1-year hybrid Lead Business Analyst contract at our client offices in Jackson, Mississippi. The anticipated duration is from February 1, 2024, through January 31, 2025, and may be extended by our client.

This is strictly a hybrid assignment, and the Lead Business Analyst must commit to 1 week onsite and 3 weeks remote each month. Onsite work will be at our client offices in Jackson, Mississippi. No other working arrangements will be entertained. Do not apply for this assignment unless you are willing to fully commit to this working arrangement. If the Lead Business Analyst asks for alternate working arrangements in the interview they may be immediately disqualified. If alternate working arrangements are asked for after the Lead Business Analyst starts work, they may be immediately released from the contract.

Tasks Summary

• Collaborate with our client functional leads and SMEs to understand, index, and document future-state Business Processes using industry-standard notations (e.g., BPMN).
• Build Methods and Procedures Documentation for specific tasks within a business process where step-by-step instructions are required.
• Analyze future-state workflows for improvement and optimization opportunities.
• Work closely with our client and vendor project teams (Development, OCM, Testing, Training, etc.) to ensure that Business Process documentation aligns with project objectives and timelines.
• Provide expertise in process mapping, modeling techniques, and best practices – transition knowledge and documentation to our client at the close of the project.
• Conduct workshops and interviews where required to address potential gaps in future-state Business Process and / or Methods & Procedures documentation.
• Support the implementation of process improvements by providing guidance and documentation to relevant stakeholders.
• Manage project “open items” pertaining to Business Process and / or Methods & Procedures to closure leveraging.
• Business Process Flows and Methods & Procedures documents of record.
• Manage interim process design and maintenance where temporary alterations in a standard Business Process may be required to manage anticipated system downtime or workarounds for production defects.
• Maintain Business Process and Methods & Procedures documents of record for the project team.
• Lead a team of business analysts performing similar duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Business Process Modeler or similar role.
• Proficiency in using business process modeling tools (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart, or dedicated BPM tools).
• Strong understanding of business process modeling notations, particularly BPMN.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, CMMI) is preferred.
• State Government experience and specific experience in DHS or Child Welfare domains is preferred.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on producing high-quality deliverables.
• Experience leading a team of business analysts performing similar duties.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience working on child welfare projects.

Minimum Application Requirements

Your application will be disqualified if you do not meet all these minimum application requirements.

• Must meet or exceed the Minimum Qualifications
• Must be a current resident of the United States.
• Must have current work authorization for the United States.
• Must be a direct hire.
• Must commit to the 1 week onsite and 3 weeks remote per month working arrangement.

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