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We are currently working on filling an exciting new contract opportunity for an *Business Analyst* position that will be based out in *Los Angeles, CA*. *Job Title: Business Analyst* *Location: Los Angeles, CA* *Duration: 6-12 Months* *MUST BE US CITIZEN AND SHOULD HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH MEDICAID/MEDICARE.* *Job Summary* The Business Analyst provides expertise in the process of screening, framing and modeling business requirements and ideas for process enhancements, process improvements, and/ or cost savings. Determines best practices and makes recommendations on improving current practices and processes. Responsible for organizing and documenting requirements into Business Requirements Documents (BRDs) and Report Requirements Designs (RRDs). Develops recommendations to solve problems and issues related to business operations. Generally works on large scale projects of significant complexity. Accountable for delivering work products that meet business needs. *Responsibilities/Essential Functions* · Conducts and facilitates JAD sessions to develop and coordinate the requirements, specifications, design, and testing efforts for medium to large projects · Analyzes and updates existing BRD’s annually or as requested · Analyzes business workflows/system needs for new features and enhancements; assists in data mapping · Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business processes for improvement or enhancement as needed · Recommends promotion of software to production based on satisfactory test result · Supports or leads the process of screening, framing and modeling ideas that capture business requirements · Updates existing BRDs and RRDs or create new BRDs and RRDs as required · Defines and documents business and IT system processes and workflows. Models AS-IS and TO-BE processes · Develops and executes test strategies, plans, scenarios, and tracks resolution to identified defects. · Defines/Develops test plan documentation to support system validation and/or User Acceptance Testing · Prepares documentation and training materials for various audiences · May Leads and/or mentors other business analysts with regard to business analysis responsibilities · May lead small work streams in larger projects or small projects · Conducts gap analysis and uses analytical skills to identify root cause and assist with problem management · Create analytical tools necessary to support Operational analysis · Create, run and analyze standing and adhoc reports as required *Knowledge/Skills/Abilities* • Understands the basic concepts of project management according to PMBOK and Project Management Lifecycle. • Demonstrated understanding of Software Development Life Cycles (SDLC). • Intermediate level of knowledge in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, Visio) and SharePoint. • Intermediate level knowledge: SQL/VB, Crystal Reports, Access, and Relational Database tables and tools. • Ability to articulate an appropriate course of action based on reading standard project documentation (charter, work plan). • Understanding of Medicare and Medicaid lines of business. • Ability to document business analysis deliverables such as requirements, workflow diagrams, and testing documentation. • Ability to work independently as well as within a team. • Attention to detail and accuracy. • Ability to multi-task skills and prioritized workload. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Maintain confidentiality and comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). • Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective work relationships with coworkers, clients, members, providers and customers. • Ability to develop and document a work plan and estimate effort required to complete the work. • Background in compliance reporting with experience in gathering requirements and building specifications for compliance reporting (e.g., State Departments of Health, MMP and/or CMS). *Required Education: * Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience *Required Experience: * • 6+ years’ experience with increasing responsibilities as a business analyst • 4+ years’ experience with health care payer organizations *Preferred Experience:* • 4+ years of managed care experience • 2+ years Medicaid/Medicare experience • 2+ years exposure to utilization management, care management and/or disease management • Demonstrated expertise in a variety of concepts, practices, and procedures applicable to utilization management, care management and/or disease management functional areas • 2+ years compliance reporting – gathering requirements and building specifications for compliance reporting (e.g., State Departments of Health, MMP and/or CMS). *Preferred Licenses/Certifications:* • CBAP/CCBA or PMI-PBA certification Sonoma Consulting, Inc. 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