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South Dakota State Government

Business Analyst

South Dakota State Government, Pierre, South Dakota, United States, 57501

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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

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