Functional Business Analyst Richmond, VA

Functional Business Analyst

We are looking for a Functional Business Analyst to support a government program in Richmond, Virginia by converting Paid Family Medical Leave policy and regulatory guidance into precise, actionable business requirements. This Long-term Contract position will work closely with policy, legal, operations, and technology partners to create documentation that guides solution development and program execution. The role is ideal for someone who can interpret complex rules, remove ambiguity, and produce clear specifications that support both vendor delivery and operational decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Interpret Paid Family Medical Leave regulations and policy guidance to create structured business and functional requirements.
• Develop documentation that enables the IT vendor to translate business needs into features, user stories, and delivery plans.
• Define operational requirements, including manual review activities, adjudication workflows, and rule-based decision steps.
• Collaborate with policy, legal, and program stakeholders to confirm regulatory intent and resolve unclear or evolving requirements.
• Maintain end-to-end traceability between source regulations, documented specifications, and downstream implementation outputs.
• Lead or support requirement review sessions, walkthroughs, and handoff meetings with vendor and operations teams.
• Produce clear analysis artifacts and requirement documents that make complex regulatory content understandable and actionable.
• Contribute to an evolving program environment by organizing requirement changes and ensuring documentation remains accurate and current.