VDH Business Analyst 3

• Job Title: VDH Business Analyst 3

• Work Type: Hybrid
• Location: Richmond, VA 23219
• Salary: $36–$56/hour
• Start Date: October 5, 2026
• End Date: June 30, 2027
• Industry Category: Information Technology / Business Analysis
• Employment Type: 1099 Contract
• Requisition ID: 810777
  

Overview:

• The Virginia Department of Health (VDH), Office of Information Management (OIM), is seeking two Business Analysts to support enterprise-wide web application initiatives, Pharmacy projects, VASE+, and .NET maintenance applications.
• The role involves business requirements analysis, process documentation, project coordination, application enhancements, testing, Agile activities, troubleshooting, and technical and customer-facing documentation.
• Business Analysts will collaborate with business stakeholders, technical teams, project managers, and state and federal partners.
  

Application:

• Submit an updated resume for consideration.
• Clearly highlight 7+ years of business analysis experience, requirements gathering, requirements documentation, process mapping, and customer engagement.
• Highlight 7+ years of SQL, PL/SQL, and Oracle database experience.
• Highlight 7+ years of web application experience with Oracle APEX and Microsoft .NET.
• Highlight Agile ceremony facilitation experience, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.
• Include relevant experience with healthcare information systems, Commonwealth of Virginia SEC 501, RFP development, .NET applications, system upgrades, and interface design.
• Provide the candidate's email address and permanent city/state of residence.
• Confirm willingness to interview onsite in Richmond, VA.
• Confirm the required hybrid work arrangement.
• Provide the candidate's earliest available start date.
  

Job Description:

• Gather and document business requirements for new initiatives, system enhancements, and application needs.
• Document current and future-state processes, gap analyses, user stories, acceptance criteria, process flows, and feasibility studies.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.
• Conduct project meetings, demonstrations, and training sessions.
• Present requirements to technical and business teams for validation.
• Participate in functional testing, system integration testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Develop test plans, test scenarios, test results, user guides, training materials, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and support teams to resolve cross-functional issues.
• Support project managers with RFP/SOW reviews and Agile tool management.
• Use Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Teams, GitLab, Microsoft Project, and Visio.
• Support Pharmacy projects, VASE+, and .NET maintenance applications.
• Manage multiple concurrent priorities and take ownership of assigned projects.
  

Responsibilities:

• Lead business analysis activities from requirements gathering through implementation and maintenance.
• Translate business needs into clear requirements and actionable documentation for technical teams.
• Analyze business processes and identify gaps, improvements, and system needs.
• Support Agile project delivery and coordinate with project stakeholders.
• Coordinate application testing and UAT activities.
• Track issues and assist technical teams with cross-functional problem resolution.
• Prepare project, technical, customer-facing, and training documentation.
• Support application upgrades, enhancements, and new development initiatives.
• Apply Waterfall, Iterative, and Agile methodologies appropriately based on project needs.
• Use SQL, PL/SQL, Oracle databases, Oracle APEX, and Microsoft .NET to support business and application analysis.
• Communicate effectively with business users, technical teams, project managers, and external partners.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7+ years of business analysis experience, including requirements gathering and documentation.
• 7+ years of experience with process mapping, feasibility studies, system documentation, and customer engagement.
• 7+ years of experience with SDLC and multiple project management methodologies, including Waterfall, Iterative, and Agile.
• 7+ years of experience managing multiple concurrent priorities independently.
• 7+ years of SQL, PL/SQL, and Oracle database experience.
• 7+ years of web application experience with Oracle APEX and Microsoft .NET.
• 7+ years of experience blending project methodologies appropriately to fit project and business environments.
• 5+ years of experience facilitating Agile ceremonies.
• 7+ years of strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with business and technical teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.
• Must physically reside within the United States for the duration of the assignment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of healthcare information systems experience.
• 5+ years of familiarity with Commonwealth of Virginia SEC 501.
• 5+ years of experience with RFP development, .NET applications, and system upgrades/interface design.
• Experience supporting Pharmacy or healthcare-related technology initiatives.
• Experience working with state or federal partners.
• Experience with VDH or other Commonwealth of Virginia IT environments.

Compensation:

• Pay Rate: $36–$56/hour.
• Contract Type: 1099 Contract.
• Benefits: No benefits are provided with this 1099 Contract role.
• Expenses: Not reimbursed.
  
  Schedule:
• Full-time contract assignment from October 5, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
• First 30 days: Required onsite five days per week.
• After the first 30 days: Required onsite at least three days per week based on performance and business needs.
  
  Work Location:
• Richmond, VA.