Business Analyst Job at South Dakota State Government in Pierre

Job Overview

Job ID: 33036
Agency: Social Services
Location: Sioux Falls or Pierre, SD
Salary: $29.57 - $34.79 hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: J
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is a full-time position with the Department of Social Services, Division of Medical Services. The division seeks a motivated project manager to fill the Business Analyst role. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to service, project management experience, excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment. The department may require the employee to be onsite with possible telework options after training, at supervisor discretion.

The position will be part of a team responsible for organizing, implementing, and delivering technology innovations within the Medicaid Program. The role involves collaboration with multiple departments within the Department of Social Services and with contractors to maintain and improve systems, including researching options to enhance claims processing efficiencies within the South Dakota Medicaid payment system.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Project management of multiple, simultaneous projects
• Representing the needs of Medical Services to technical planning groups in state and contracted IT vendors
• Researching solutions to claims issues
• Analyzing data
• Developing communications for internal and external stakeholders
• Prioritizing initiatives based on business needs and requirements
• Coordinating training activities related to IT changes
• Making recommendations based on provider and stakeholder input
• Coordinating provider and user test activities
• Assessing federal and state mandates and coordinating compliance efforts for claims payment
• Reviewing processes and workflow procedures to identify inefficiencies and implement changes
• Reviewing internal documents and policies to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations regarding claims payment; ensuring best practices and efficiencies; coordinating efforts for change

Working Conditions

None beyond standard office requirements. Typically, long periods of sitting or standing. The position is not fully remote but may allow a work-from-home schedule after training, at supervisor discretion.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Strong project management skills
• Ability to work cohesively in a team and collaborate well with others
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience coordinating and developing training for staff and stakeholders
• Experience in healthcare administration and public relations or similar
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Systems development and management skills
• IT strategy development
• Team-based project management facilitation
• Ability to develop relationships with customers and stakeholders
• Understand basic software programming and discuss issues with programmers
• Troubleshoot technology system issues to find effective resolutions

Additional Requirements

Exemption from the Civil Service Act. This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08. Successful applicants may undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas. All hires must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete Form I-9. E-Verify will be used upon hire.

Benefits and Hiring Details

The State of South Dakota offers a zero-cost premium employee health insurance option, eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view benefits information here. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=2H9
You must apply online; emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

Contact:
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148
Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus

'Equal Opportunity Employer