We're seeking a Business Analyst in Augusta, Maine to support critical child welfare, business process improvement, requirements gathering, gap analysis, and user acceptance testing (UAT) initiatives within a large-scale government technology environment. This opportunity is ideal for a Business Analyst who combines strong analytical skills with exceptional stakeholder communication and has experience with business process modeling, BPMN, requirements documentation, workflow analysis, and government or public-sector projects. If you enjoy translating complex business needs into actionable solutions and helping teams navigate change successfully, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Top 3 Skills:
· Experience with child welfare systems and other aspects of state government.
· Must possess the qualities of a balance between business analysis and interpersonal skills.
· Proficient in business process modeling, business requirements gathering, and gap analysis.
Top Skills Needed
· Child Welfare Systems or State Government Experience
· Business Process Modeling (BPMN)
· Requirements Gathering & Analysis
· Gap Analysis
· User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
· Stakeholder Management
· Process Improvement
· Workshop Facilitation
What You'll Do
As a Business Analyst, you'll work closely with project leadership, business stakeholders, and IT teams to support the ongoing success of major technology initiatives.
Responsibilities
· Partner with project leadership to support project planning, risk identification, and solution development
· Facilitate requirements gathering sessions, workshops, and stakeholder meetings
· Analyze current-state processes and develop future-state business process models
· Create functional, technical, business, and user requirements documentation
· Conduct gap analyses to identify opportunities for improvement and process optimization
· Develop workflows, process diagrams, and other visual representations of business operations using BPMN and related methodologies
· Create and maintain requirements traceability documentation
· Define report specifications, business rules, and quality measures
· Support and manage user acceptance testing (UAT) activities
· Collaborate with technical teams to ensure requirements are accurately understood and implemented
· Communicate complex concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
Qualifications
Required
· Experience with child welfare systems or other areas of state government
· Experience conducting requirements gathering and facilitated workshops
· Strong knowledge of business process modeling and workflow documentation
· Experience using Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN)
· Experience developing:
· Business Requirements
· Functional Requirements
· User Requirements
· Non-Functional Requirements
· Report Specifications
· Requirements Traceability Matrices
· Experience performing gap analysis and business process improvement initiatives
· Strong organizational, analytical, and technical writing skills
· Experience creating graphic representations of complex business processes
· Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
· Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively
Preferred
· Experience supporting government technology projects
· Experience working within health and human services environments
· Familiarity with large-scale system modernization initiatives
· Experience supporting enterprise software implementations
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
· $50/hour contract opportunity
· On-site role in Augusta, Maine
· Opportunity to support impactful child welfare and public-sector technology initiatives
· Significant involvement in requirements gathering, business process modeling, and solution planning
· Collaborate with project leaders, business stakeholders, and technical teams
· Apply both analytical and relationship-building skills in a highly visible role
· Meaningful work that supports programs serving Maine communities
Apply Confidentially
ProSearch is conducting this search on behalf of a client. If you're a Business Analyst, Business Process Analyst, Requirements Analyst, Systems Analyst, Government Business Analyst, or Process Improvement Specialist, we'd love to hear from you.
Whether you're actively searching for your next opportunity or open to the right project, this role offers the chance to contribute to important technology initiatives while expanding your expertise in business analysis, stakeholder engagement, and process improvement. Apply today to start a confidential conversation.
Salary Disclaimer
The salary range for this role reflects the minimum and maximum compensation for the role. Offers are typically made between the range minimum and the range midpoint. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and expertise, as evaluated during the interview process. Compensation may also vary based on where a role is performed.
Equal Opportunity Statement
ProSearch is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.
Pay: $50.00 per hour
Ability to Commute:
- Augusta, ME 04330 (Required)
Work Location: In person
