Business Analyst - Consultant - BAC 25-26615


IT - SC - Columbia, SC
Columbia, South Carolina
Locations: Columbia, Dentsville, Forest Acres, Lexington
Posted On: August 14, 2025
Last Day to Apply: August 28, 2025
Pay: $60.00 to $70.00 per hour

Job Title: Business Analyst
Location: Hybrid (1 day onsite, 4 days remote per week)
Duration: 12 Months

Job Overview:

This role supports a multi-year Medicaid Enterprise System (MES) Modernization initiative focused on replacing legacy Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS) with modern, modular, and scalable solutions. The program emphasizes flexibility, integration, and cost-efficiency in response to federal and state enhancement requirements. The Business Analyst will work closely with the Program Manager, Lead Project Managers, and cross-functional teams to ensure strategic business goals are met through effective technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a liaison between business stakeholders and the IT organization

  • Analyze existing business operations to identify automation opportunities

  • Participate in business process redesign to support new technologies

  • Translate business requirements into functional specifications for development teams

  • Communicate IT capabilities and trends to business units

  • Facilitate agreements and commitments between IT and business stakeholders

  • Ensure alignment of technical solutions with business objectives

  • Assist in managing changes to functional specifications

  • Conduct performance assessments for assigned projects

  • Mentor team members in delivering effective business solutions

  • Lead design sessions for business and functional requirements

  • Guide data configuration discussions related to MES core modules

  • Drive business integration efforts across projects

  • Lead cross-functional meetings and resolve issues as needed

  • Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project progress

  • Coordinate priorities and resources across multiple projects

  • Provide routine updates on project status and challenges

Required Skills:

  • 7+ years of experience in commercial healthcare environments

  • 3+ years of experience with state Medicaid system integration and delivery

  • Proven track record with cross-functional project delivery

  • Knowledge of Medicaid Information Technology Architecture (MITA) business principles

  • Familiarity with data structures, EDI processes, and related file formats

  • Proficiency with tools like SharePoint and Microsoft Office Suite

  • Strong innovation mindset for improving business processes and systems

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, from frontline staff to executives

  • Exceptional attention to detail

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with large-scale business and technology integration

  • Background in government or Medicaid-related commercial integrations

  • Understanding of federal certification requirements and processes

  • Experience with full project management lifecycle

  • Project management expertise

Education Requirement:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical, business, or healthcare-related field (or equivalent experience)

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