Senior Consultant - Systems Design Subject Matter Expert (SME)
About The Position
BerryDunn is seeking a Systems Design Subject Matter Expert (SME) with strong Product Owner and Senior Business Analyst experience to join our Medicaid Practice Group. This position will support client work for a State Health and Human Services (HHS) agency that has requested project management and support services to deliver business process redesign, release management, and system implementation support. The Systems Design SME will bring specialized knowledge and skills that empower our clients to make informed decisions throughout the lifecycle of a project, including defining business requirements, conducting data analysis, supporting the management of the SDLC, developing release training, and leading UAT efforts. This position offers flexibility in work location, including fully onsite, hybrid, or remote arrangements. The preferred location is Kapolei, Hawaiʻi, or the U.S. West Coast. Regardless of location, the role requires working Hawaii Standard Time (HST). Travel Expectations: Travel to client sites can range up to 50%.
Requirements
- Proven experience supporting Product Owner responsibilities and direct experience as a Senior Business Analyst in complex enterprise environments.
- Experience with projects focused on eligibility, systems development and implementations, Health and Human Services (Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, Child Welfare, Child Support, etc.), and/or Medicaid program operations and/or policy.
- Experience managing contract/vendor change management for a State Government system implementation.
- Three years of experience working with State Medicaid agencies.
- Strong understanding of business requirement definition, release management, and UAT processes.
- Expertise in data analysis and eligibility systems.
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to excel in a team setting.
- Strong experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) - may substitute four years of applicable experience for a degree.
- CSPO (Certified Scrum Product Owner) certification.
- TOGAF certification or equivalent experience in enterprise architecture.
- Prior consulting experience, experience working in/with the public sector, relevant independent consulting experience, or prior employment with a software vendor.
Responsibilities
- Define and document detailed business requirements for system enhancements and new initiatives.
- Drive product vision, roadmap, and prioritization aligned with business objectives.
- Support the coordination of release planning, execution, and communication across stakeholders.
- Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) planning, execution, and issue resolution.
- Perform data analysis to support decision-making and ensure data integrity.
- Apply expertise in eligibility systems to optimize processes and ensure compliance.
- Engage with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align requirements and deliverables.
- Update project documentation consistently and convey updates to senior management.
- Develop positive relationships with team members and clients.
- Participate in staff/team meetings and trainings.
- Conduct frequent, clear, and consistent communication with clients, team members, vendors, and direct reports.
- Initiate and maintain collaboration across workstreams and initiatives.
Benefits
- Our people are what make BerryDunn special, and in return we strive to support our employees and help them thrive. Eligible employees have access to benefits that go beyond what’s expected to support their physical, mental, career, social, and financial well-being. Visit our website for a complete list of benefits and a look into our culture: Experience BerryDunn.
- We will ensure that individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process or perform essential job functions. Please contact [email protected] to request an accommodation.
- We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
