Business Analyst Consultant (Technical Writer)

Job Description: Pay Range: $60hr - $65hr Responsibilities: The BA/Technical Writer will work with various internal teams including agency leadership, Project Directors/Project Managers. Technical Directors/Developers, Business and Technology Stakeholders/Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and other agency staff to create Information Security related business and technical documents and artifacts that will be used both internally and externally by OCS, executive management, agency staff, vendors. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and other stakeholders. We are looking for candidates who are highly organized, can work independently in a fast-paced environment, and produce multiple quality deliverables with varying deadlines. Candidates should be self-starters and creative problem solvers and have the flexibility to learn new products and technologies quickly. Coordinates OCS administrative policies and documentation. Works with technical staff and business stakeholders to create deliverables and artifacts that are intended for audiences with various levels of technical knowledge. Involves creating, sharing, revising, and publishing OCS policies and procedures. ssist OCS management with POAM processes and documentation. ssists management with POAM library and artifacts. Edits the POAM dashboard for management. Submits to any Federal and State regulatory audits and assessments. Develop, maintain, and submit documents for CMS regulation compliance. Work with various internal and external teams to create information security documents and artifacts for complying with cybersecurity laws and regulations. Creates artifacts and supporting documentation and uses writing and communication skills to make complex information easier to digest. Select and utilize photographs, drawings, diagrams, charts, and other graphical elements that increase users' understanding. Organize and maintain a repository of all documents and artifacts. Revise documents as changes or modifications to information systems and services occur. ctively scribe and facilitate scope-related OCS meetings. Needs to be able to listen, summarize, and capture the essential elements for the project meeting minutes. Required Skills: 2+ years of documented Information Technology related work experience. 2+ years of technical writing experience in positions requiring the development of structured written materials and visual aids. bility to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. bility to interact with internal and external vendors, project team members, management, and agency departments and to build relationships and use facilitation skills with both technical and non-technical personnel. bility to write, edit, and prepare presentations of technical information for both technical and business personnel using appropriate and illustrative graphical elements. Experience in organizing information in a way that is appropriate for technical explanations without losing sight of the needs and aptitude of the audience. bility to collaborate and coordinate with multiple teams and vendors. bility to work independently and as a member of a team. bility to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively in order to meet deadlines. Must possess advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, etc.) to include working with templates and style guidelines for branding consistency. Keen attention to detail while maintaining the ability to see the big picture. bility to absorb and retain complex processes. bility to accept changes and constructive criticism in a fast turn-around environment. Preferred Skills: Prior experience in writing System Security Plans, Advance Planning Documents, Requests For Proposals, or similar documents. Experience with CMS MARS-E 2.2 or other NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliant programs. Prior experience with Bizagi. Previous public sector work experience. Experience with an eGRC tool. Certifications / Education: bachelor's degree and at least two years of technical writing experience. n equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.