Business Analyst ; Short Term

Job Title: Business Analyst 3 (Short Term)
Work Type: Hybrid
Location: Richmond, VA 23219
Start Date: 06/11/2026
End Date: 06/30/2026
Industry Category: Information Technology / Healthcare
Employment Type: 1099 Contract
Compensation: $36 – $56 per hour
Requisition : 803244

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to provide business analysis and project coordination support for a critical migration initiative within the Office of Epidemiology (OEPI). This role requires close collaboration with internal business teams, federal and state partners, and technical stakeholders to support application and data migration efforts.

This position is open for immediate consideration. Candidates must be local to Richmond, Virginia and able to work onsite at least one day per week. Candidates must also be available to interview onsite in Richmond, VA.
Maximum vendor submittals allowed: 2 per opening.

The VDH Business Analyst 3 will support a high-visibility migration initiative focused on application and data migration activities within the Office of Epidemiology. This role serves as a liaison between business stakeholders, technical teams, and external partners including VITA and the CDC to ensure successful implementation of technology solutions.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in business analysis, requirements gathering, process documentation, stakeholder communication, and project coordination. This individual will play a key role in documenting business needs, facilitating collaboration across multiple teams, supporting testing and training activities, and ensuring project deliverables remain on track in a dynamic and evolving environment.

• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements related to application and data migration initiatives
• Conduct current state and future state analysis, including GAP analysis and process improvement recommendations
• Develop detailed requirements documentation, user stories, acceptance criteria, and process workflows
• Translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications for implementation teams
• Represent requirements through process flow diagrams and other visual documentation tools

• Coordinate project activities across business teams, VITA, CDC, and additional federal and state partners
• Facilitate project meetings, conference calls, planning sessions, and status updates
• Maintain project documentation, meeting notes, action items, and follow-up activities
• Communicate project status, risks, and key milestones to stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
• Support collaboration across multiple stakeholder groups to ensure alignment and progress

• Participate in functional testing and systems integration testing activities
• Develop test plans, test scenarios, and testing documentation
• Assist business users during user acceptance testing (UAT)
• Create training materials, user manuals, and conduct end-user training sessions as needed
• Provide implementation support and post-deployment maintenance coordination

• Utilize project management and collaboration tools including Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Teams
• Support documentation and updates related to security and compliance requirements
• Operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and competing demands

• 7+ years of experience in project planning, requirements gathering, business analysis, business process mapping, procedural writing, and process engineering
• 7+ years of experience with business analysis, requirements solicitation, and documentation
• 7+ years of experience facilitating meetings with business stakeholders and technical teams
• 7+ years of experience with Waterfall, Iterative, and Agile project methodologies
• 7+ years of experience with SDLC methodologies, quality assurance techniques, and change management procedures
• 7+ years of experience documenting customer requirements, business processes, and technical…