Business Analyst - Consultant - BAC 25-26611

Job Title: Business Analyst – Consultant
Location: Hybrid – Columbia, SC (1 day onsite, 4 days remote)
Note: First month will require full-time onsite for training
Duration: 12 Months
Work Authorization: Must be a current South Carolina resident
Pay Rate: $75/hour (W2 only)

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Business Analyst / Technical Writer to support a large-scale Medicaid IT modernization program. This role focuses on writing and maintaining Advanced Planning Documents (APDs) and other documentation related to state and federal healthcare initiatives. Candidates must have experience in Medicaid or public sector healthcare environments and possess strong business and technical writing capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Advanced Planning Documents (APDs) aligned with federal and state guidelines

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and leadership to gather and document technical and business information

• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, accessible documentation

• Support reporting related to project planning, budgeting, contracting, and operations

• Document standard operating procedures (SOPs), policies, business processes, and compliance materials

• Assist with drafting materials for grants, federal approvals, and project justifications

• Support multiple ongoing modernization initiatives and deliverables under tight deadlines

Required Skills & Experience:

• 3+ years of APD development and maintenance

• 3+ years of experience in Medicaid, Health IT, health insurance, or government healthcare programs

• 4+ years of technical writing experience

• Experience with government regulations related to grants and APDs

• Ability to manage multiple projects and align deliverables with project scope and timelines

• Strong communication skills – written and verbal

• Experience writing SOPs, financial request documents, and compliance reports

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with RFP/RFI creation or contract documentation

• Familiarity with documenting business process flows and facilitating JAD sessions

• Budgeting or accounting background

• Experience using tools such as SharePoint, Jira, Confluence, or Microsoft Teams

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare, IT, or a related field — or equivalent work experience