IT - SCDHHS - Systems Analyst - Consultant

Position Information Position Type Staff Augmentation Hours/Week 40 Billing Type Hourly Shift Day Projected Start Date 04/07/2026 Start Time 8:00 AM Projected End Date/Duration 12 Months from projected start date End Time 5:00 PM Bid Limit Per Vendor 2 Number of Positions 1 Desired Career Level Experienced Non-manager Minimum Education Level Bachelor's Degree Weekend None Position Location Address 1801 Main Street City Columbi State South Carolin Zip 29201 Country UNITED STATES Requirements Travel Required No Security Required Yes Onboarding Category The following are required for bid submission: Resume R2R Cover Letter Meets Work Location Position Description Please ensure you attach the SC Cover Sheet (attached), a valid Right to Represent, and the candidate's resume with full legal first name, and last name. Withdrawn candidates will not be permitted to be replaced. If you would like to use a sub vendor, only 1 level deep, please submit the Sub Vendor usage form. The State of South Carolina is looking for a Systems Analyst - Consultant. Why is this position open: New Position - SCDHHS is seeking a Systems Analyst-Consultant to assist with supporting operations for the legacy MMIS system in the Bureau of Medicaid Systems. Will close to submissions on 03/18 at 5:00PM EST. Interview Process: 1 round, Virtual/Online Duration of the Contract: 12 months Possibility for Extension: Yes Work Location: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote). Candidate Location: Candidate MUST be a SC resident or willing to relocate to SC prior to starting the role at their own expense. Full job description attached & required/preferred skills are stated below. Required Skills Skill Type Skill Name Bachelor's degree in a technical, business, or healthcare field. 3+ years of equivalent experience in systems analysis and/or computer systems development/modification may be substituted. 3+ years of Medicaid or healthcare experience (Experience working with Medicaid claims and provider operations concepts). Proficient in COBOL programming language. 3+ years of experience operating healthcare Mainframe systems for payers as a technical analyst or related duties. 3+ years of experience with EDI transactions, including managing companion guides. Understanding of MMIS capabilities and intricacies. Experience working with a Medicaid eligibility and/or enrollment information system in an operations capacity Preferred Skills Skill Type Skill Name Subject Matter Expertise as it relates to MMIS Operations. Proficient in data analysis tools and techniques, such as SAS, Excel, data visualization tools, and statistical analysis software. Experience providing status reports and other technical or operational reports in a clear and concise manner. Attachment:Statement of Work (SOW) for Contingent Labor Request TEAM SIZE: 5 DRESS CODE: Business attire PRIMARY WORK LOCATION: Main Street, Columbia COMPANY / DEPARTMENT CULTURE: The South Carolina Department of Health & Human Services (SCDHHS) is the State Medicaid Agency for South Carolina. The Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) is critical to our business operations. WHY IS THIS POSITION OPEN (new role, increased workload, new dept., resignation, promotion)? New role SCOPE OF THE PROJECT: SCDHHS is seeking a Systems Analyst-Consultant to assist with supporting operations for the legacy MMIS system in the Bureau of Medicaid Systems. Related systems include the MMIS Online application, Provider Web Tool, Provider Enrollment application, and EDI/Translator. POSITION: Systems Analyst- Consultant PRE-EMPLOYMENT CHECKS? State mandatory - Criminal, Credit and E-Verify background checks Objectives to Be Fulfilled by Candidate: The principal duties of this position are to serve as a systems analyst for the MMIS team, under general supervision by the Bureau Chief of Business Systems Management. As such, the systems analyst is responsible for activities supporting MMIS operational activities including reporting and analytics, systems support, testing. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: Serves as a liaison between the business programs and the IT organization to provide technical solutions to meet user needs. Develops, retrieves, and distributes reports and datasets to multiple internal and external stakeholders for purposes of monitoring, reconciliation, and operational processing. Performs operational support activities for the legacy MMIS and subsystems. Receives and responds to requests and inquiries from business stakeholders. Monitors vendor requests and coordinates between business and technical staff. Identifies trending issues and escalates to program management as needed. Translates business requests and needs into system requirements and technical requests. Serves as a subject matter expert associated with content, processes, and procedures. Performs highly complex analysis, design, and testing as an analyst, to meet the needs of the users of MMIS and its subsystems. Reviews and verifies QA and UA results as assigned. Documents issues and defects for triage and resolution. Proactively identifying risks, issues, and action items leading to possible solutions. Interacting with internal and external organizations (i.e. vendors, State and Federal government agencies, State providers, and other stakeholders). REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE): 3 years Medicaid or healthcare experience. (Experience working with Medicaid claims and provider operations concepts.) Proficient in COBOL programming language. 3 years experience operating healthcare Mainframe systems for payers as a technical analyst or related duties. At least 3 years experience with EDI transactions, including managing companion guides. Experience working with a Medicaid eligibility and/or enrollment information system in an operations capacity. Understanding of MMIS capabilities and intricacies. PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE): Subject Matter Expertise as it relates to MMIS Operations. Proficient in data analysis tools and techniques, such as SAS, Excel, data visualization tools, and statistical analysis software. Experience providing status reports and other technical or operational reports in a clear and concise manner. REQUIRED EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in a technical, business, or healthcare field. 3+ years of equivalent experience in systems analysis and/or computer systems development/modification may be substituted. ADDITIONAL SKILLS/DUTIES: Self-motivated and able to learn on the job with little training/guidance. Able to review job schedules and logs to troubleshoot issues. Experience working in a cross- functional team environment. Superb written and oral communications skills, including the ability to relay moderately complex technical instructions and requests. Ability to effectively communicate with team members, technical team, key stakeholders, and vendors. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at Privacy Policy - Abacus.

Created: 2026-03-13