Business Analyst - Remote / Telecommute

Job Overview: Pay Range: $30.00hr - $35.00hr Requirement/Must Have: - 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. - Strong verbal and written 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. Responsibilities: - Work with the project team, business partners, and system vendor to gather and finalize business requirements. - Gather information on existing business processes, analyze those processes, and suggest improvements and optimal system design to meet business needs. - Actively participate in Joint Application Design (JAD) sessions for new systems and new functionality within existing systems. - Review design documentation drafted by the system vendor for thoroughness and completeness to ensure no gaps in design. - Draft test plans and test scenarios for the project and participate in system testing. - Monitor and follow up on Risks, Action Items, and Decision (RAID) items for the project. - Report on project status regularly to management. - Collaborate with staff from other divisions on the project. - Serve as a primary point of contact and Subject Matt