Business Analyst III (Contingent Upon Award) bei Loch Harbour Group, Inc.

Description

Loch Harbour Group is seeking a Business Analyst III (Contingent Upon Award) will provide critical support to the Office of Payment Accuracy and Coordination (OPAC) in the areas of Improper Payments and Payment Integrity, process mapping, system enhancements, automation support, and audit coordination. This role is essential for implementing fraud risk management initiatives, supporting automation and data integration efforts, and driving process improvements across OPAC systems and operations. 

Key Responsibilities

Fraud Risk Management

• Support implementation of fraud risk management tools and techniques as outlined in the HHS Fraud Risk Management Implementation Plan.
• Complete and review fraud risk exposure assessments, supporting the Fraud Risk Assessment Portal (FRAP).
• Monitor FRAP, track potential improvements, and develop training/education materials.
• Maintain an online Fraud Risk Management Community of Practice in SharePoint.
• Assist in addressing GAO and OIG recommendations and updating policies or processes accordingly.
   

Automation & System Enhancements

• Support automation of audit coordination, single audit resolution, and payment integrity management.
• Identify inefficiencies and gaps in existing processes and propose solutions.
• Validate system issues and develop recommendations for resolution.
• Review current processes and support the design of improved workflows and system enhancements.
   

Meeting & Reporting Coordination

• Coordinate internal/external meetings and prepare agendas, meeting notes, and presentations.
• Solicit, review, and recommend updates to PaymentAccuracy.gov high-priority program pages.
• Draft and review responses to OMB data calls and support the development of training materials
• Review and edit improper payment reports, root cause analyses, and corrective action plans.
• Track auditor documentation requests and review supporting materials.
   

Data Integration & Analytics

• Support strategic approaches to advancing analytics maturity within OPAC.
• Collect and integrate data from various sources using APIs and other methods.
• Analyze data for completeness, accuracy, and reliability 
• Identify and resolve issues related to data capture, reporting, and publishing.
• Recommend and support tools for data capture, analysis, storage, and reporting.
• Provide analysis and reporting expertise to support Single Audit improvements.
   

Process Documentation & Improvement

• Participate in standard/ad hoc meetings and prepare/distribute minutes.
• Document current and future processes (e.g., SOPs) to support consistency and operational efficiency.
• Recommend process improvements based on industry best practices.
• Prepare white papers, SOPs, and project plans to support OPAC leadership decision-making.
• Manage reporting submissions, ensure compliance with HHS requirements, and maintain proper documentation in HHS shared systems.
• Provide weekly status reports including assignment updates, risk assessments, and recommended solutions.
   

Key Competencies

• Strong understanding of Improper Payments, Payment Integrity, and federal audit processes.
• Experience with process mapping, automation, and system improvements.
• Proficiency in data integration and analytics tools (e.g., APIs, Power BI, Tableau).
• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Ability to manage tasks in a federal compliance-driven environment.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

•  Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5 years of relevant experience in business analysis, process improvement, or federal financial management.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and documentation skills.
  

Additional Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• CISSP, CASP, CISM, or equivalent certification preferred
  

Work Environment

• Primary work location is Washington, DC 20001.
• Telework is subject to prior government approval.

Company Highlights:

At LHG, we offer our employees a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our benefits package features:

• Competitive salaries
• Paid time off
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Company paid short/long term disability
• Company paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• 401(k) (up to 5% matching)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Other company perks

The Loch Harbour Group is an equal opportunity employer, all interested qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, D/M/V/F. LHG welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce.