South Dakota State Government
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
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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
#J-18808-Ljbffr