IT - SCDHHS - Business Analyst - Consultant

Business Analyst - Consultant Onsite: Hybrid (1 day remote per week) & Candidate must be a CURRENT SC resident. No relocation allowed. bout the Job Duration: 12-month contract with possibility of extension Location: 1201 Main Street Suite 600., South Carolina, Columbia 29210 Job ID: 7514 Why This Position is Open : This is a new position needed to provide business integration expertise and support for the MMIS Modernization efforts. Scope of the project: SCDHHS 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. Daily Duties / Responsibilities: The Business Analyst will s erve 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 nalyze business partner's operations to understand their strengths and weaknesses to determine opportunities to automate processes and functions ssist 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 dvocate 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): t least seven years of experience in commercial healthcare t least three years' experience in State Medicaid payer system integration and delivery 1+ year with Medicaid Information Technology Architecture (MITA) business architecture principles 1+ year with standard data structures, electronic data interchange, processes and related file formats (SharePoint, Microsoft Suite) Experience with inner workings of cross functional projects Familiarity with Medicaid Information Technology Architecture (MITA) business architecture principles Familiarity with standard data structures, electronic data interchange, processes and related file formats Interest, skill and ability to innovate including business processes, methods/procedures, and technology 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) bility to work in a professional office environment with a diverse group of teammates Must have exceptional attention to detail Preferred Skills (rank in order of Importance): Large business and technology integration Commercial integrations with Medicaid or other Government operations Knowledge of Federal Certification requirements and processes Experience with full project management lifecycle Required Education/Certifications: Bachelor's degree in a technical, business, or healthcare field or equivalent experience. bout 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)