Business Systems Strategists Des Moines Polk

The
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of Medicaid, Systems Data and Analytics
team is seeking three highly organized and forward-thinking Business Systems Strategists to support key initiatives outlined in the Medicaid Technology Roadmap.

In this role, you’ll help coordinate modernization activities across systems, partners, and internal team ensuring alignment, regulatory compliance, and steady progress toward a more efficient, connected Medicaid enterprise.

• Support planning, implementation, and documentation for assigned modernization initiatives.
• Coordinate inputs across Department of Management IT (DOM-DoIT), Managed Care Organizations (MCOs), vendors, and Medicaid program teams.
• Facilitate alignment with enterprise strategies, modernization requirements, and shared project goals.

• Conduct system, data, workflow, and dependency analysis to inform modernization planning.
• Gather and interpret inputs needed for Medicaid Enterprise Systems investment planning and prioritization.
• Prepare summaries, landscape assessments, and analysis that support strategic alignment and decision-making.

• Ensure modernization initiatives meet regulatory requirements.
• Monitor dependencies, risks, system impacts, and data alignment concerns.

• Draft components of APDs and support the broader modernization funding strategy by identifying alignment opportunities, risks, and required changes.
• Log issues and risks including data quality, readiness concerns, and timeline impacts.

• Assist with development of modernization elements such as system integrator readiness, data platform alignment, and module transition planning under direction of the Systems Strategy Owner.
• Contribute to coordination during emergencies or disaster-related activities that impact modernization and enterprise planning.

• Experience with systems analysis, documentation, or project coordination.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving modernization environment.
• Clear communication skills, including preparing high-quality summaries and materials.

Your work will directly influence how Iowa Medicaid modernizes its systems, strengthens enterprise coordination, and improves service delivery statewide. Join a collaborative team committed to building a more integrated, efficient, and future-ready Medicaid program. You will enjoy working with the Medicaid team from the beautifully remodeled Lucas Building, across from the State Capitol Building and enjoy a hybrid work schedule after completing a 6-month probationary period.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage:Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage!
• Paid Time Off:Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation (96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year).
• Retirement Plans:Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to $75/month).
• Flexible Spending Accounts:Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Insurance Coverage:Benefit from life insurance and free long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind.
• Employee Assistance Program:Access resources and support through our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges.
• Employee Discount Programs:Enjoy discounts on a variety of…