Sr. Business Analyst​/Sr. Consultant

Maximus is seeking a qualified Sr. Business Analyst / Sr. Consultant for one or more current and upcoming Child Support system modernization projects. The qualified candidate will support large-system implementation efforts in the Child Support public‑sector domain and may be assigned to either a quality assurance engagement or a project management engagement depending on project needs. This senior‑level role requires the ability to work independently, lead complex analysis and documentation efforts, facilitate stakeholder engagement, develop and review high‑value project deliverables, identify and address risks and issues proactively, and provide informed recommendations that support client decision‑making and project success.

The individual will report directly to a Senior Manager. Maximus is a matrix‑managed organization, which means each individual may have secondary reporting relationships to one or more Project Managers, depending on the projects to which they are assigned.

• Collaborate with project managers on various initiatives and projects to track progress and provide support as necessary.
• Support leadership in ensuring that the project is delivered to specifications, is on time, and within budget.
• Work closely with management and work groups to create and maintain work plan documents.
• Track the status and due dates of projects.
• Manage relationships with project staff responsible for projects.
• Produce regular weekly and monthly status reports that could include work plan status, target dates, budget, resource capacity, and other reports as needed.
• Facilitate regular meetings and reviews.
• Adhere to contract requirements and comply with all corporate policies and procedures.

• Perform duties independently under the direction of the direct manager and/or Project Manager on specific projects.
• Lead and support project planning, coordination, and execution activities across one or more Child Support system modernization engagements.
• Gather, document, validate, and analyze business, operational, and functional information from stakeholders to support project objectives, deliverables, and recommendations.
• Develop, review, and maintain project documentation such as work plans, status reports, governance materials, requirements artifacts, issue logs, risk logs, meeting notes, decision logs, and other project deliverables.
• Plan for and facilitate interviews, focus groups, workshops, and other meetings necessary to gather information for project deliverables in accordance with the project scope of work.
• Attend and lead project meetings with the client, subcontractors, project stakeholders, or other Maximus team members, as requested by the Senior Manager or Project Manager.
• Analyze project information, client materials, and working documentation to identify themes, dependencies, risks, issues, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Research alternative solutions to problems, determine appropriate approaches, and make verbal and written recommendations to appropriate parties.
• Review project work products and artifacts for completeness, consistency, quality, and alignment with project objectives, standards, and contract requirements.
• Participate in client meetings and offer observations, analysis, and insight to support decision‑making, issue resolution, and project progress.
• Identify risk areas, potential issues, and project dependencies that require proactive attention, and support mitigation and resolution planning.
• Support and contribute to the preparation of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and ad‑hoc reports in compliance with contract requirements and project needs.
• Support project testing efforts as assigned.
• Track action items, follow‑ups, and decisions, and help ensure timely completion of assigned responsibilities and deliverables.
• Work collaboratively with project staff, client representatives, and cross‑functional teams to advance engagement goals and deliver quality outcomes.
• Provide technical and subject‑matter support related to Child Support business processes, system modernization activities, project delivery practices, and oversight approaches.
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