Healthcare Business Analyst

LMI is a digital solutions provider focused on enhancing government impact through innovation. They are seeking a Healthcare Business Analyst to support federal health initiatives by interpreting policy, translating business needs into requirements, and analyzing data to drive decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Research, synthesize, and interpret federal and state health policy, regulations, and guidance to inform program and system design
• Assess operational and technology impacts; identify risks, dependencies, and implementation considerations, and recommend mitigation strategies
• Translate policy and business needs into clear functional and technical requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria
• Facilitate working sessions and collaborate with product owners, developers, and subject matter experts to refine requirements, priorities, and release scope
• Prepare and deliver presentations, status updates, decision briefs, and meeting notes for internal and external stakeholders
• Document action items, decisions, and follow-ups to drive alignment and accountability
• Analyze program, operational, and policy-related datasets to identify trends, gaps, and performance drivers; communicate insights through reports and visualizations
• Develop actionable recommendations that leverage GenAI-driven tools, where appropriate, that inform strategic and operational decision-making
• Maintain organized repositories of requirements, decisions, and policy references to support continuity and auditability
• Lead development of external stakeholder communications (e.g., user guides, FAQs, implementation guidance)
• Triage and respond to internal and external inquiries, escalating issues as appropriate

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Public Health, Health Administration, Business, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum two (2) years of experience as a Business Analyst, Policy Analyst, Consultant, or similar role
• Proven ability to effectively operate at the intersection of mission strategy, health policy development and regulatory guidance, data analytics, and operations with a focus on cultivating a future-ready state prepared to address complex challenges through clear business and technical artifacts (e.g., requirements, user stories, process flows, decision logs)
• Demonstrated expertise in advanced analytic methods and practical knowledge of GenAI-enabled workflows, including operational analytics, decision support, and optimization to drive mission success while leveraging datasets and basic visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing briefings, talking points, and stakeholder communications
• Ability to facilitate discussions and work collaboratively within cross-functional and matrixed teams
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and adaptability in dynamic environments
• Experience supporting CMS (particularly Affordable Care Act implementation), HHS, VA, or other federal health programs
• Background working in Agile environments and familiarity with user stories, epics, and backlog refinement
• Experience applying GenAI-driven tools and frameworks to enable transformation, advance mission goals, and ensure alignment between technology platforms and mission priorities
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, or similar collaboration and requirements-tracking tools
• Experience conducting stakeholder workshops, interviews, or requirements-elicitation sessions
• Master's degree in Public Policy, Public Health, or a related discipline