MITA Technical Analyst

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MITA Technical Analyst

Chicago, Illinois, United States. Remote with up to 25% travel to Springfield, Illinois.

• Write and coordinate information related to the MITA SS‑A.
• Track and report on assigned MITA activities.
• Collaborate with client project teams and stakeholders to understand project scope, requirements, and business needs.
• Support the development of procurement strategies, by researching available products, services, suppliers, and evaluation of acquisition approaches.
• Collect, review, and analyze data to develop the MITA SS‑A and other technical resources as requested by leadership.
• Prepare and present analytical reports, findings, and recommendations to support decision‑making.
• Ensure all work products and deliverables meet technical, documentation, and quality standards.
• Participate in and/or facilitate engagement with CMS and other federal/state agencies to ensure collaborative working relationships.
• Manage client relationships and expectations, working regularly with key client SMEs.
• Provide recommendations for critical business and project decisions.
• Participate in meetings and communicate deliverable status, risks, and issues to stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement of processes, personnel, and organizational systems.
• Review deliverables and processes for quality and completeness, ensuring all project‑identified processes and methodologies are executed and followed.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in a related field, or four years of additional relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience as a technical analyst with, or consultant to, State Health Programs.
• Minimum of 2 years experience supporting MITA projects and assessments.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), with expertise in MS Excel.
• Strong customer service attitude and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team, with a high degree of professionalism in deliverables and client interactions.
• Ability to review deliverables and processes for quality and completeness.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or business with a technical focus.
• Minimum of 3 years experience with Medicaid.
• 3-5 years of experience applying enterprise architecture principles to support large‑scale transformation initiatives.
• 3-5 years of experience in the Health and Human Services (HHS) domain.
• Participation in at least two post‑ACA Medicaid‑related initiatives, such as Medicaid Eligibility systems, Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS), Health Information Exchange (HIE) projects, Health Information Technology (HIT) projects.
• Demonstrated expertise with federal and industry‑standard architecture frameworks and methodologies, including TOGAF, Zachman Framework, ITIL.
• Proven experience leveraging HHS domain reference frameworks, including National Human Services Interoperability Architecture (NHSIA), Medicaid Information Technology Architecture (MITA).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to translate complex technical concepts for non‑technical stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective client relationships.

$79,000 - $145,000

Company benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contributions, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401(k) program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally‑required benefits.

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