Business Intelligence Architect

The Business Intelligence Architect will support complex data initiatives for Medicaid and FoodShare programs, and is responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of data reporting-from gathering requirements with stakeholders to the technical development and implementation of ad hoc and standard reports. The ideal candidate bridges the gap between policy and technology, ensuring all data outputs are compliant with state and federal regulations., Data Analysis and Report Development

• Perform analysis, development, preparation, implementation, and evaluation of complex standard and ad hoc reports that support data collection, access, changes, retrieval and retention related to Medicaid and FoodShare programs
• Determine report specifications and assist in preparing necessary queries to obtain required data for reports to complete technical queries using SQL/SAS to extract and manipulate data from MES and IM databases.
• Perform rigorous testing and evaluation of report outputs to ensure accuracy and data integrity.

Stakeholder Engagement & Requirements Gathering

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, management staff, and other colleagues to define reporting requirements and refine system modifications.
• Translate complex policy language into user-friendly logic flows and technical specifications.
• Review design layouts and file structures, providing recommendations for resource allocation and optimization.

Regulatory Compliance & Policy Integration

• Review and analyze changes in federal and state rules and regulations for impact on policy and processes, including system software support, especially those necessary for reporting.
• Implement necessary revisions to reporting frameworks to ensure 100% compliance with shifting regulations.
• Evaluate standard reports for cost improvements and operational efficiencies.

Documentation & Project Leadership

• Prepare written comprehensive system and data requirements, flowcharts, and draft formal work directives for vendors.
• Develop end-user documentation, program manuals, and user guides to ensure seamless adoption of reporting tools.
• Lead small to medium-sized project teams through problem-solving and implementation phases.

Must be a current Wisconsin resident. This position is remote, but work must be performed within the State of Wisconsin. Selected candidate will be required to be onsite in Madison, Wisconsin once a month., 3+ years Data Analysis and Report Development

• 3+ years Stakeholder Engagement and Requirements Gathering

• 3+ years Regulatory Compliance & Policy Integration

• 3+ years Documentation & Project Leadership

• 3+ years of experience performing a business analyst role supporting State Medicaid and MMIS, or similar health care business and system in one or more of the following functional areas:

• Provider management, Certified Business Analysis Professional (CABP) preferred

• Experienced with business process reengineering and identifying new applications of technology to business problems to make business more effective

• Experience with business analyst and testing industry standards, current and emerging technologies, business process mapping, and reengineering