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Posting ID: 159566
Business Intelligence (BI) Architect / Data Reporting Analyst
Location: Remote (Must reside in Wisconsin or relocate prior to start)
Client: State of Wisconsin - Department of Health Services (DHS)
Duration: Long-term contract (through June 30, 2027, with extension potential)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Position Overview
The State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is seeking a Business Intelligence (BI) Architect / Data Reporting Analyst to join its Integrated Data & Analytics Section (ID&AS).
This role supports complex data initiatives for Wisconsin's Medicaid and FoodShare programs, focusing on the full lifecycle of data reporting-from gathering business requirements to developing and delivering reporting solutions.
The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between policy, business needs, and technical implementation, ensuring all reporting outputs align with state and federal regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Data Analysis & Report Development
- Design, develop, and maintain complex standard and ad hoc reports
- Write and optimize queries using tools such as SQL and/or SAS
- Extract, transform, and analyze data from enterprise systems
- Validate report outputs to ensure data accuracy, integrity, and quality
Stakeholder Engagement & Requirements Gathering
- Collaborate with business users, IT teams, and external partners to define reporting needs
- Translate business and policy requirements into technical specifications
- Evaluate system designs and recommend improvements to reporting processes
Regulatory Compliance & Policy Integration
- Analyze changes in state and federal regulations and assess impact on reporting
- Ensure reporting solutions remain compliant with evolving Medicaid/healthcare policies
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and process efficiency improvements
Documentation & Project Support
- Develop technical documentation, including requirements, data flows, and process diagrams
- Create user guides and training materials for report consumers
- Lead or support small to mid-sized projects and reporting initiatives
Required Qualifications
- 3-5 years of experience in:
- Data analysis and report development
- Stakeholder engagement and requirements gathering
- Regulatory compliance and policy analysis
- Documentation and project leadership
- Experience with SQL and/or SAS for data querying and reporting
- Strong understanding of data reporting lifecycle and validation processes
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with Medicaid, MMIS, or healthcare systems
- Background in business analysis, testing, and process improvement
- Knowledge of data warehousing concepts (ETL, schemas, data modeling)
- Experience with reporting tools such as:
- Power BI, Tableau, SSRS, or similar platforms
- Familiarity with business process reengineering and system optimization
- Professional certifications (e.g., CBAP) are a plus
Work Environment
- This position is remote, but work must be performed within the State of Wisconsin
- Candidates must be Wisconsin residents or willing to relocate prior to start (at their own expense)
- Occasional onsite presence in Madison, WI (approximately once per month) may be required
Interview Process
- Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams (at least one round)
Additional Notes
- Long-term opportunity with potential for extension beyond the initial contract period
- Candidates must comply with all State of Wisconsin work requirements
Required Qualifications
* 3-5 years of experience in:
○ Data analysis and report development
○ Stakeholder engagement and requirements gathering
○ Regulatory compliance and policy analysis
○ Documentation and project leadership
* Experience with SQL and/or SAS for data querying and reporting
* Strong understanding of data reporting lifecycle and validation processes
* Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience working with Medicaid, MMIS, or healthcare systems
* Background in business analysis, testing, and process improvement
* Knowledge of data warehousing concepts (ETL, schemas, data modeling)
* Experience with reporting tools such as:
○ Power BI, Tableau, SSRS, or similar platforms
* Familiarity with business process reengineering and system optimization
* Professional certifications (e.g., CBAP) are a plus
Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Company Profile:
Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries utilizing a complete suite of staffing services. Beacon Hill Technologies' dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers' technical and business needs.
Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles.
Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.
Benefits Information:
Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.
We look forward to working with you.
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