Business Analyst III

Job Summary

Business Analyst III – PASRR / Medicaid Systems (Remote – TX Only)

Location:

Austin, TX (100% Remote – Texas Residents Only)

Contract:

Feb 2026 – Aug 2026 (up to 1,184 hours)

Rate:
Up to $127.59/hr (W2 or C2C per vendor)

Openings: 3

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking Senior Business Analyst III resources to support the PASRR IHSS Automation project, enhancing the Long‑Term Care Online Portal (LTCOP) for Medicaid services.

• Analyze program policies and procedures and assess impacts on automated systems
• Elicit, document, and validate complex business and system requirements
• Review and approve vendor‑produced technical and functional documentation
• Serve as a liaison between business stakeholders, technical teams, and vendors
• Develop and maintain business process maps, system design procedures, and quality standards
• Identify, prioritize, and manage the product backlog and user stories
• Create test plans, test strategies, test scenarios, and exit criteria aligned to requirements
• Execute and support system testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Track, document, and report testing status, risks, issues, and mitigation strategies
• Identify potential project risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• Support Agile ceremonies and SDLC activities
• Develop training materials and conduct end‑user training as needed
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support project goals

• 8+ years as a Business Analyst on application or software development projects
• Proven experience gathering, documenting, and validating business and system requirements
• Strong experience reviewing and approving vendor‑produced technical and functional documentation
• Hands‑on experience with Agile / Scrum methodology, including backlog management and user story prioritization
• Experience creating test plans, test scenarios, and exit criteria, and supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Knowledge of Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS) and Medicaid program processes
• Ability to report project status, risks, and issues to leadership
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, Visio, and Power Point
• Must be a Texas resident and able to pass a background check

• Experience with Texas Medicaid programs
• Knowledge of PASRR (Preadmission Screening and Resident Review) processes
• Experience with Long‑Term Care Online Portal (LTCOP)
• Prior experience developing training materials or conducting end‑user training
• Experience working with state agencies or government programs
• Ability to identify and mitigate project risks in a regulated environment

Texas residents only. Background check required. Microsoft Teams interviews. Telecommute. Job type:
Contract. Salary: $72 – $77 per hour.

Work hours:

8am to 5pm.

Education:

High School.

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The posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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