Business Analyst; WIC)

This is a remote position.

Title: Business Analyst

Location: Frankfort, KY (remote)

W2 only opportunity

Our client is seeking a Business Analyst to support a new project to determine eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). The project will involve updates to the existing Cabinet systems and the creation of new systems or modules to support the WIC program.

The selected candidate will serve as the division's primary point of contact for the WIC project and become the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the new system modules and updates to existing systems. Position will also include Maintenance and Operations Support for the new Vendor Management Portal and Local Agency Portal supporting WIC operations. The candidate will work under deadlines, must be capable of handling a large workload, and must be able to

work independently with only general direction.

Prior experience determining eligibility for or supporting administration of the WIC program is preferred.

The BA will be a member of a team that will be responsible for:

• Working with the project team, business partners, and system vendors to gather and finalize business requirements. This includes gathering information on existing business processes, analyzing those processes, and suggesting improvements and optimal system design to meet business needs.
• Actively participating in Joint Application Design (JAD) sessions for new systems and new functionality within existing systems.
• Reviewing design documentation drafted by the system vendor for thoroughness and completeness (e.g., ensuring there are no gaps in the design and that it meets the business partner?s requirements).
• Drafting test plans and test scenarios for the WIC project
  . As well as participating in the system testing.
• Monitoring and following up on Risks, Action Items, and Decisions (RAID) items for the project.

• The candidate must have either prior experience in providing business analysis on a large-scale IT system or prior experience determining eligibility or supporting administration for the WIC program.
• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of recent, relevant work experience.
• 3+ years working in a Business Analyst position or 2+ years strong background in the WIC program
• Experience defining business problems, gathering and documenting requirements, determining business solutions and verifying solutions meet requirements.
• Ability to handle a heavy workload with general direction.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently and in conjunction with team members.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient problem-solving skills.
• Must be adaptable to change in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of SDLC methodology.
• Relationship management and facilitation skills.
• Strong decision-making ability.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercising discretion is essential.