Business Analyst – Eligibility Systems

Guidehouse

Business Analyst assessing and improving organizational processes and systems at Guidehouse. Collaborating across teams and applying Agile principles for project success.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeRemote • California, Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $113,000 - $188,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in business analysis, including eliciting, analyzing, and documenting requirements in Agile environments. Proficient in collaborating with stakeholders and supporting solution delivery through backlog management and process improvement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Business Analysis ExperienceAgile Delivery EnvironmentsBacklog RefinementUser Story DevelopmentStrong Analytical Thinking

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Hard Skills

Requirements ElicitationRequirements DocumentationData AnalysisProcess ImprovementUser Acceptance TestingFunctional SpecificationsRequirements TraceabilityAgile PrinciplesScrum CeremoniesProject Documentation

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsProblem-SolvingCollaborationInfluencing StakeholdersAnalytical Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

Federal or DoD Public Trust

Industry Keywords

Integrated EligibilityMedicaidSNAPStakeholder EngagementCross-Functional Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Business Analysts are responsible for bridging the gap between IT and the business by assessing and improving the organization's processes and systems by analyzing data and identifying improvement opportunities
Elicit, analyze, document, and validate business, policy, technical, and functional requirements
Develop and maintain user stories, acceptance criteria, functional specifications, process documentation, and requirements traceability
Collaborate with business stakeholders and technical teams throughout discovery, design reviews, and project delivery activities
Support backlog refinement, prioritization, and management activities to align solution delivery with business objectives and stakeholder needs
Guide teams in the application of Agile principles and practices throughout project delivery, fostering an Agile mindset through team planning, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Support Scrum ceremonies, stakeholder engagement, and coordination across project teams
Analyze business processes, business metrics, and related data to identify issues, gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement and automation
Support system testing, user acceptance testing, and data validation activities
Maintain system documentation, project documentation, and project metrics
Assist in the development and execution of IT strategies that support business goals and assure adherence to project processes, format, and documentation standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
Additional Four (4) required in lieu of degree
Three (3) to Five (5) years of business analysis experience supporting integrated eligibility, Medicaid, SNAP, or related systems
Demonstrated experience eliciting, analyzing, documenting, and managing business and functional requirements in Agile delivery environments
Experience supporting solution delivery through backlog refinement, prioritization, user story development, and requirements management
Experience supporting Agile teams, including Scrum ceremonies, testing activities, and cross-functional collaboration
Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and reasoning skills, with the ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data to identify issues and potential solutions
Strong communication skills, including the ability to translate complex business, policy, and technical information for diverse audiences
Proven ability to collaborate with and influence business, policy, operations, and technical stakeholders
Experience coordinating activities across multiple work groups and advising cross-functional teams in a fast-paced project environment
Must be US Citizen
Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse
Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred
West Coast Candidates (AKST, PST, or MST time zone) preferred; must be able to work AKST.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend