IT - SCDHHS - Systems Analyst – Consultant

About Us Sunshine Enterprise USA is retained by our valued client to search and recruit for the following executive opening: Job Description Systems Analyst – Medicaid Systems Location: Columbia, SC Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote). Duration: 12+ Months Employment Type: Contract (C2C / W2) Experience Required: 5+ Years Candidate Location: Candidate MUST be a SC resident or willing to relocate to SC prior to starting the role at their own expense. Project Scope: Seeking a Systems Analyst to support operations of a legacy Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) and related applications. The role involves system support, reporting, business analysis, and testing while acting as a liaison between business stakeholders and IT teams. Key Responsibilities: · Provide operational and technical support for MMIS and related healthcare systems . · Act as a bridge between business users and technical teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions. · Develop and distribute reports and datasets for operational monitoring, reconciliation, and processing. · Troubleshoot and support mainframe-based healthcare systems . · Perform system analysis, testing (QA/UAT), and defect tracking for system enhancements. · Monitor vendor requests and coordinate issue resolution with technical teams. · Identify risks, analyze system issues, and recommend solutions. Required Skills & Experience: · 3+ years experience in Medicaid or healthcare payer systems . · Knowledge of MMIS operations, claims, and provider systems . · Proficiency in COBOL and mainframe environments . · Experience with EDI transactions and companion guides . · Experience supporting Medicaid eligibility or enrollment systems Preferred Skills: · Experience with data analysis tools such as SAS, Excel, and reporting tools . · Ability to prepare technical and operational reports . · Understanding of MMIS operations and healthcare data workflows . Education: bachelor’s degree in Technical, Business, Healthcare field, or equivalent experience in systems analysis or development. Additional Skills: · Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills. · Excellent written and verbal communication. · Ability to work in cross-functional teams and interact with multiple stakeholders . SUNSHINE ENTERPRISE USA LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.