IT Healthcare Consultant - Business Analyst - 25-02810

IT Healthcare Consultant - Business Analyst Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 days remote) : Candidate MUST be a SC resident. No relocation allowed. About the Job • Duration : 12-month contract with possibility of extension • Location : 1628 Browning Road, Columbia, SC 29210 • Job ID: 7951 • Interview Process : 1 round, Virtual/Online COMPANY / DEPARTMENT CULTURE Our client is the State Medicaid Agency for South Carolina. This program is focused on the replacement of the State's Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS). The program is a major undertaking for our client and requires a major transformation of culture, processes and technology. This program also supports the Department's transition from primarily a fee-for-service payor of claims towards a program and policy driver for health outcomes primarily through managed care programs. The project's strategy supports significant innovation in MMIS thinking and mindset and is aligned with MMIS innovation at the national level as well. WHY IS THIS POSITION OPEN This is a new position needed to support for the MMIS Modernization efforts. SCOPE OF THE PROJECT: Our client is undertaking a multi-year Medicaid Enterprise System (MES) Modernization effort to replace the State's aging MMIS and related applications with more modern capabilities along with corresponding business operations services. The MES Modernization effort will be incremental and modular in nature with a focus on configurable and scalable integrations, which allow for more flexibility and reduces time and cost necessary to respond to federal and state enhancements. The Delivery of Automated Systems for Healthcare (DASH) Program is the project management program that will be managing the MES Modernization. PUBLIC SECTOR/GOV'T EXPERIENCE REQUIRED? Yes, required. DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: The Business Analyst will serve as a liaison between the business community and the IT organization to provide technical solutions to meet user needs. They will work with the Program Manager and the Lead Project Managers and will support the Project Management team to ensure the principles, business goals and values of the program are met. The Business Analyst will: • Possess expertise in the business unit(s) they support, as well as an understanding of the IT organization's systems and capabilities • Analyze business partner's operations to understand their strengths and weaknesses to determine opportunities to automate processes and functions • Assist in the business process redesign and documentation as needed for new technology • Translate high level business requirements into functional specifications for the IT organization and manage changes to such specifications • Educate the IT organization on the direction of the business • Negotiate agreements and commitments by facilitating communication between business unit(s) and IT from initial requirements to final implementation • Possess an understanding of technological trends and use this knowledge to bring solutions to business units supported to enhance the enterprise's competitive edge General Duties and Responsibilities: • Perform business process analysis and performance assessments for the assigned projects • Train and mentor team members in delivering high quality business solutions that meet the overall strategy and vision • Build positive relationships with clients and proactively address specific needs • Lead business design sessions within assigned modules and work streams • Advocate and lead business integration in support of the MES Modernization • Drive, though dynamic discussion, efficient configuration of data within the core modules of MES Modernization • Provide liaison role between business and IT verticals • Ensure project deliverables for each project connect to the operational principles • Coordinate priorities and resources between multiple projects. • Provide updates on status and issues for all assignments • Participate in scheduled operational meetings and routine team leads meetings • Lead cross-functional meetings and produce business designs that integrate functionality across modules • Facilitate sessions to effectively resolve issues if any • Provide recommendations of appropriate resources if necessary to ensure assignments are completed within given time and budget • Create and maintain key performance indicators to indicate project progress toward business integration goals REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE): • 7 years of experience in commercial healthcare • 6 years of experience eliciting, mining, and documenting business rules/Processes 3 years of experience in State Medicaid payer system integration and delivery • 3 years of experience with inner workings of cross functional projects • 3 years familiarity with Medicaid Information Technology Architecture (MITA) business architecture principles • 3 years familiarity with standard data structures, electronic data interchange, processes and related file formats • 3 years ability to effectively work and communicate, in both oral and written, with all levels of the Agency from frontline workers to Executive Staff as well as the Contractor(s) • Ability to work in a professional office environment with a diverse group of Teammates • Must have exceptional attention to detail REQUIRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in a technical, business, healthcare, or related field. Years of experience can substitute for formal education. PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE): • Knowledge of CMS Federal Certification requirements and processes • Project management • MMIS experience (project or operations) About our Company DataSoft Technologies is a highly recognized provider of professional IT Consulting services in the US. Founded in 1994, DataSoft Technologies, Inc. provides staff augmentation services for Information Technology and Automotive Services. Our team member benefits include: • Paid Holidays/Paid Time Off (PTO) • Medical/Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Short Term/Long Term Disability • Life Insurance • 401 (K)