Business Process Analyst (BPA)

Varmoda•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is seeking a Business Process Analyst (BPA) to support the Transformation Management Office (TMO) in driving agency-wide process improvement and modernization initiatives. This role will focus on analyzing business operations, documenting current and future-state processes, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing sustainable improvements using Lean Six Sigma and quality improvement methodologies. The BPA will work closely with stakeholders across the agency to assess workflows, develop process documentation, facilitate improvement initiatives, and support organizational transformation efforts that increase efficiency, quality, and operational effectiveness.

Requirements

3–5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Business Process Analyst, Process Improvement Analyst, or related role.
Professional experience in: Business Analysis, Process Improvement, Operational Excellence, Project Management, Performance Management.
Experience conducting business process analysis and workflow assessments.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience developing: Process Maps, SOPs, Business Requirements, Executive Reports, Process Improvement Documentation.
Experience facilitating stakeholder meetings and requirements discussions.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Must be eligible to satisfy Oklahoma State Department of Health onboarding and background requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting strategic initiatives, organizational transformation programs, or enterprise modernization efforts.
Experience in: State Government, Public Health, Healthcare, Finance, Regulatory Environments.
Master's Degree in: Business Administration (MBA), Healthcare Administration (MHA), Related Field.
Experience developing executive dashboards, operational reports, and performance metrics.
Experience with business process reengineering initiatives.
Familiarity with change management methodologies.
Experience working in highly regulated environments.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) Certification
PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Change Management Certification (Prosci or equivalent)

Responsibilities

Conduct business process assessments through stakeholder interviews, workflow reviews, data analysis, and operational evaluations.
Analyze current business operations to identify bottlenecks, redundancies, inefficiencies, and process gaps.
Apply Lean Six Sigma and quality improvement methodologies to drive process optimization.
Perform root cause analysis and recommend sustainable solutions to improve performance.
Develop process improvement recommendations based on operational data and stakeholder feedback.
Create and maintain: Current-State (As-Is) Process Maps, Future-State (To-Be) Process Maps, Workflow Diagrams, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Business Requirements Documentation, Process Improvement Reports, Executive Summaries.
Ensure all documentation is complete, accurate, standardized, and aligned with agency requirements.
Facilitate process improvement workshops, stakeholder meetings, and collaborative working sessions.
Partner with program staff, subject matter experts, leadership, and operational teams to identify process challenges and improvement opportunities.
Build consensus among stakeholders regarding recommended solutions and implementation approaches.
Communicate findings, recommendations, risks, and project status updates effectively.
Develop and track process performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Measure effectiveness of implemented solutions and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support implementation planning, organizational change management, and sustainment activities.
Monitor adoption of new processes and recommend additional improvements where necessary.
Maintain project documentation related to deliverables, risks, issues, dependencies, and recommendations.