Business Analyst

Job Title: Business Analyst – Intermediate Location: Fully Onsite – South Carolina Duration: 12 Months (Possible Extension) Interview Process: 1 Round – Virtual/Online Important Note: • Candidate MUST be a South Carolina resident. • Relocation is not allowed. • Position is fully onsite. Key Responsibilities: • Conduct data analysis using standard data exploration techniques including trend analysis and outlier identification • Analyze grievance, appeals, service authorization, disputes, and contract monitoring datasets • Develop recurring reports, monitoring templates, policies, and procedures • Validate and verify data quality and communicate analytical findings to Bureau leadership and program staff • Create and maintain documentation related to managed care oversight and monitoring activities • Support process improvement initiatives and collaborate with internal teams including IT and systems teams • Participate in research, development, implementation, and evaluation activities for agency projects • Interact with vendors, government agencies, providers, and stakeholders • Attend professional development and training opportunities to improve operational effectiveness Required Skills: • Strong knowledge of research design, data collection, data manipulation, and data analysis methodologies • Experience using SAS, Excel, Python, and statistical analysis techniques • Ability to analyze and interpret complex datasets and identify trends • Ability to prepare reports and present findings effectively • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional environments • Strong problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills • Ability to learn new content and technologies quickly Preferred Skills: • Experience with federal or state healthcare data systems such as Medicaid, HRSA, HHS, or Census data • Experience with data visualization tools and advanced statistical analysis software • Experience working in healthcare or public sector environments Education Requirement: • Master’s degree in Data Science, Public Health, Statistics, Health Informatics, or related field