Senior Business Analyst

Senior Business Analyst

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package.
Salary – $25.22 - $51.82 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid

Recruiter – Angie Rhodes | arhodes@utah.gov
Application Deadline – 10/4/2026*

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities

Job Description
The Functional Senior Business Analyst acts as the liaison between division staff and the vendor; facilitate/chair workgroups to maintain system design documents; ensures deadlines are met; review system design documentation for compliance with procedures, policies, regulations and standards have been applied/maintained; make recommendations to management for improving and/or maintaining effective information analysis support for the organization; assist with user acceptance testing.

Responsibilities Include

• Review system documentation and standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with procedures, regulations and standards.
• Coordinate and participate in operational releases.
• Facilitate/Chair work groups, teams, and/or meetings. Creates a positive environment, evaluates group processes, recommends solutions or alternatives, etc.
• Conduct detailed research of intended subject matter according to Division needs.
• Review and/or inspect work for quality, accuracy, and completeness.
• Research and recommend system enhancements to better meet customer needs.
• Perform activities which may include: the utilization of SharePoint and other computer software programs to store data, retrieve stored data, analyze retrieved data, and arrange results in a format that effectively supports Medicaid’s production activities; and helps identify better ways to utilize the system's capabilities.
• Monitor and evaluate operations, programs, processes and/or practices for quality and effectiveness.
• Utilize MS Word, Excel and Google Workspace to create documents and reports.
• Review and perform user acceptance testing.

Supplemental Information

• An offer of employment will be contingent on the applicant successfully passing a DHHS background check.
• This position is currently a hybrid of two (2) days in-office and three (3) remote work days. Please note, a position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion, at any time, and for any reason
• Effective July 1, 2021, State of Utah Employees must either reside in Utah or be in the process of relocating to Utah within 30 days of their start date.
• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
  
  
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
(includes knowledge, skills, and abilities required upon entry into position and trainable after entry into position)

• coordinate computer systems and application design to aline with organizational goals.
• use automated software applications
• apply principles, theories, and practices of computer science
• use State or agency-specific software application program(s)
• communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing
• speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally
• make a decision or solve a problem by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions
• use logic to analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions
• evaluate information against a set of standards
• find, gather and collect information or data
• test software using appropriate methodology and techniques
• control or direct the operation of a program or function to include the assessment of organizational needs and the measurement and assessment of outcomes
• work with or contribute to a work group or team to complete assigned task(s)

About the Role

Location –
288 North 1460 West
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116
United States
Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test Required – No
Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency
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EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.