Business Analyst Location: Jackson, MS 100% Remote Role Contract Role

Role: Business Analyst Contract Role Location: Jackson, MS - 100% Remote Role Job description: • Collaborate with MDCPS functional leads and SMEs to understand, index, and document future-state Business Processes using industry-standard notations (e.g., BPMN) • Build Methods and Procedures Documentation for specific tasks within a business process where step-by-step instructions are required • Analyze future-state workflows for improvement and optimization opportunities • Work closely with MDCPS and vendor project teams (Development, OCM, Testing, Training, etc.) to ensure that Business Process documentation aligns with project objectives and timelines • Provide expertise in process mapping, modeling techniques, and best practices - transition knowledge and documentation to MDCPS at the close of the project • Conduct workshops and interviews where required to address potential gaps in future-state Business Process and / or Methods & Procedures documentation • Support the implementation of process improvements by providing guidance and documentation to relevant stakeholders • Manage project "open items" pertaining to Business Process and / or Methods & Procedures to closure leveraging • Business Process Flows and Methods & Procedures documents of record • Manage interim process design and maintenance where temporary alterations in a standard Business Process may be required to manage anticipated system downtime or workarounds for production defects • Maintain Business Process and Methods & Procedures documents of record for the project team Required Skills/Experience: • Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, or a related field • Proven experience as a Business Process Modeler or similar role • Proficiency in using business process modeling tools (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart, or dedicated BPM tools) • Strong understanding of business process modeling notations, particularly BPMN • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills • Effective communication and collaboration abilities • Knowledge of process improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, CMMI) is preferred • State Government experience and specific experience in DHS or Child Welfare domains is preferred • Detail-oriented with a focus on producing high-quality deliverables Apply tot his job Apply To this Job