Business Analyst - Remote (WFH)

About Cognitive:

Cognitive is an IT and software engineering services company dedicated to elevating the quality, speed and delivery of today’s US government healthcare programs. With a wealth of clinical expertise and hands-on experience, our team understands the significant challenges our government clients—and their customers—face every day. This real-world experience equips us to develop IT solutions that seamlessly connect all facets of healthcare delivery. At Cognitive, we’re guiding government agencies to the forefront of technology innovation in healthcare delivery.

Position Overview:

*This position is contingent upon contract award*

The Business Analyst supports the full scope of the CMS Drug Data Processing System (DDPS) and Payment Reconciliation System (PRS) (DDPS/PRS) business analysis including requirements elicitation, legislative and policy impact analysis, Joint Application Design (JAD) facilitation, and stakeholder coordination. This individual translates Medicare Part D legislative changes, CMS sub-regulatory guidance, and business requirements into actionable development backlogs and system specifications, and maintains key program documentation including the CMS Participant Guide and Computer-Based Training modules.

This is a remote position; however, Cognitive hires only in the following designated U.S. states based on contract and business requirements: VA, DC, MD, TN, FL, AZ, CO, OR, and TX.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct requirements elicitation, analysis, and documentation; develop and refine Epics, Features, User Stories, and Acceptance Criteria in JIRA aligned to the CMS produc tbacklog.
• Conduct legislative and policy impact analyses for Medicare Part D mandates including IRA 2022 provisions, MDP, CGDP sunset, and GLP-1 drug program changes; translate impacts into prioritized development backlogitems.
• Facilitate Joint Application Design (JAD) sessions and backlog refinement activities with CMS Product Managers, business owners, and technical teams.
• Maintain the CMS Participant Guide incorporating HPMS memos, legislative changes, and sub-regulatory guidance; develop andmaintaina communication plan and version log approved by the COR and Business Owner (SOO §4.4.4).
• Maintain and update the suite of approximately six Computer-Based Training (CBT) modules; ensure Section 508 compliance and compatibility with AWS-hosted CMS infrastructure (SOO §4.4.5).
• Support Section 9008 Branded Prescription Drug Fee reporting using DIR data from HPMS and PDE drug cost data for annual IRS submission (SOO §4.4.3).
• Support CMS inquiries, audits (GAO, OIG), FOIA responses, and maintain requirements traceability matrix (RTM) throughout the software development lifecycle.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; 4 or more years in business analysis on federal IT or health programs.
• Demonstrated experience eliciting requirements, facilitating JAD sessions, and translating policy into system requirements.
• Experience maintaining federal program documentation including participant guides, policy memos, and training materials.
• Experience developing Section 508-compliant Computer-Based Training (CBT) content.
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, and GitHub for requirements and backlog management.
• Strong written communication skills for CMS-facing deliverables, meeting minutes, and audit responses.
• Ability to pass CMS and internal required background checks for public trust.

Why Join Us? 

• Be part of a mission-driven organization making a difference in healthcare IT.
• Collaborate with innovative and passionate professionals that are there to support you at every turn
• Enjoy a supportive work/life balance with the flexibility of a 100% remote company.
• Benefit from opportunities for growth and development in a dynamic environment.