Client is seeking to hire a Business Analyst to join our collaborative Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) team. The Business Analyst (BA) will work on our established MMIS functional areas to support the development, testing and implementation of projects and enhancements to meet the business objectives of the MassHealth (Massachusetts Medicaid) program specifically projects to support the member community. BA should be well versed in health plan management, operational concepts, and the systems development lifecycle. Preference will be given to candidates with Medicaid systems experience well as claims and business knowledge of the MassHealth program. The BA must have sufficient knowledge of the entire scope of the health care business to ensure that the development and testing work within their functional area is compatible with the MMIS system. The BA’s primary responsibility is to ensure that the implemented coding scheme meets the requirements of the business community and conforms to all applicable Federal and state laws. The BA will be called upon to act as an active member in all phases of the project including gap analysis, requirements gathering, design and development activities, documentation, testing, implementation, and stabilization. The BA will be expected to work independently, as part of a team as well as with business stakeholders so excellent communication and documentation skills is a requirement for this job.