Child Care Business Analyst '2013 Chicago

Company Description

RedMane Technology LLC is an application software consulting and systems integration company based in Chicago. We deliver software solutions for our clients throughout the United States and Canada by means of building new applications, implementing cloud and packaged systems, and/or modernizing legacy systems.

RedMane has earned an exemplary service reputation that prioritizes a highly collaborative culture. Our primary objective is to ensure the solutions we design and implement meet or exceed the needs of our clients for their mission critical systems.

The diverse and passionate teams within RedMane address complex, real world challenges. Technology is just our tool.

The Role

RedMane has a full-time opportunity for a Child Care Business Analyst as we continue to grow our Chicago based HHS practice. You will leverage your Health and Human Services expertise within our product delivery teams, assisting with the functional design of our solutions for customers in the public sector. As one of our Business Analysts, you will work within our project teams to design solutions within these offerings.

You will work closely with our customers to present and document options, recommendations, and roadmaps to support their long-term planning and strategy.

You will also play a critical role in supporting team members throughout the project lifecycle and help drive productive conversations with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities of a Business Analyst include:

• Responsible for the handling of various elements of project work plans, including JAD and travel schedules.

• Participate in systems analysis and gap analysis.

• Handle crucial tasks like requirements gathering and responsible for the preparation of Functional Design documents (FDDs).

• Support team members through the development and testing phases of projects.

• Provide status reporting, quality assurance monitoring and ensure adherence to procedures.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Understanding of design and development concepts and familiarity with design patterns and the SDLC.

  Skills & Role Requirements

• We are looking for people with aptitude, intelligence and desire.

• At least 3 years of functional knowledge of Child Care modules such as Intake, Applications, Providers, Eligibility Determination, Payments, etc.

• Knowledge of Federal and State Health and Human Services IT programs.

• Experience working with batches, workflows, data services/interfaces.

• Must have an interest in and willingness to learn various technologies.

• Ability to facilitate design sessions and workshops with clients to capture functional requirements.

• Direct and succinct verbal and written communication style with the ability to articulate technical concepts to a non-technical audience.

• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

  Qualifications

  All professionals at RedMane are expected to possess these qualities:

• A strong ethical foundation, capable of thriving in an environment and culture where honesty, integrity, and accountability are core values.

• A collaborative spirit, a team orientation, and a willingness and desire to contribute to the success of others.

  We Offer You

  RedMane has an environment that offers challenging and interesting work. A place where you can have fun and express your talent and creativity. You will be working side by side with like-minded peers in a non-bureaucratic environment where sharing knowledge is the norm. Everyone at RedMane shares a passion for making a real difference for individuals, communities, and the world.

  Additionally, we believe you should have fun and enjoy growing your career; we provide the supportive and empowering environment to make it happen. RedMane is very proud to offer employees professional and personal perks that include:

• A flexible work environment that includes hybridized locations and schedules with frequently catered lunches in the office.

• Market based compensation with a full range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), short and long-term disability insurance, etc.

• A culture that promotes and fosters career growth through professional training and mentoring.

• An employee wellness program that includes free access to professional fitness coaches, structured dietary/nutrition plans, weekly Pilates classes in the office, and events that range from 5k- 7s to triathlons.

• Opportunities to give back to the community through our RedMane Community Impact Team which organizes events like Feed My Starving Children, Toy Drives, and other charitable activities.