IT - SCDHHS - Systems Analyst – Consultant

Systems Analyst – Medicaid Systems

Location: Columbia, SC Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote).
Duration: 12+ Months
Employment Type: Contract (C2C / W2)
Experience Required: 5+ Years

Candidate Location: Candidate MUST be a SC resident or willing to relocate to SC prior to starting the role at their own expense.

Project Scope:

Seeking a Systems Analyst to support operations of a legacy Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) and related applications. The role involves system support, reporting, business analysis, and testing while acting as a liaison between business stakeholders and IT teams.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Provide operational and technical support for MMIS and related healthcare systems.

·         Act as a bridge between business users and technical teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

·         Develop and distribute reports and datasets for operational monitoring, reconciliation, and processing.

·         Troubleshoot and support mainframe-based healthcare systems.

·         Perform system analysis, testing (QA/UAT), and defect tracking for system enhancements.

·         Monitor vendor requests and coordinate issue resolution with technical teams.

·         Identify risks, analyze system issues, and recommend solutions.

Required Skills & Experience:

·         3+ years experience in Medicaid or healthcare payer systems.

·         Knowledge of MMIS operations, claims, and provider systems.

·         Proficiency in COBOL and mainframe environments.

·         Experience with EDI transactions and companion guides.

·         Experience supporting Medicaid eligibility or enrollment systems

Preferred Skills:

·         Experience with data analysis tools such as SAS, Excel, and reporting tools.

·         Ability to prepare technical and operational reports.

·         Understanding of MMIS operations and healthcare data workflows.

Education:
bachelor’s degree in Technical, Business, Healthcare field, or equivalent experience in systems analysis or development.

Additional Skills:

·         Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

·         Excellent written and verbal communication.

·         Ability to work in cross-functional teams and interact with multiple stakeholders.