Position Information

Position Type	Staff Augmentation	Hours/Week	40
Billing Type	Hourly	Shift	Day
Projected Start Date	08/22/2026	Start Time	8:00 AM
Projected End Date/Duration	12 Months from projected start date	End Time	5:00 PM
Bid Limit Per Vendor	2	Number of Positions	1
Desired Career Level	Experienced Non-manager	Minimum Education Level	Bachelor's Degree
Weekend	None

Position Location

Address	1628 Browning Rd	City	Columbia
State	South Carolina	Zip	29210
Country	UNITED STATES

Requirements

Travel Required

No

Security Required

Yes

Onboarding Category

The following are required for bid submission:

• Resume
• R2R
• Cover Letter
• Meets Work Location

Please ensure you attach the SC Cover Sheet (attached), a valid Right to Represent, and the candidate's resume with full legal first name, and last name. Withdrawn candidates will not be permitted to be replaced. If you would like to use a sub vendor, only 1 level deep, please submit the Sub Vendor usage form.

The State of South Carolina is looking for a Business Analyst - Consultant
Why is this position open: Rebid
Will close to submissions on 07/24 at 5:00PM EST.
Interview Process: 1 round, Virtual/Online
Duration of the Contract: 12 months
Possibility for Extension: Yes
Work Location: Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 days remote).
Candidate Location: Candidate MUST be a SC resident. No relocation allowed.

Full job description attached & required/preferred skills are stated below.

Skill Type
Skill Name

Education
Bachelor's degree in a technical, business, or healthcare field or 7+ years of equivalent experience.

Skill
7+ years of experience in commercial healthcare

Skill
3+ years' experience in State Medicaid payer system integration and delivery

Skill
3+ years familiarity with Medicaid Information Technology Architecture (MITA) business architecture principles

Skill
6+ years familiarity with standard data structures, electronic data interchange, processes and related file formats

Skill
6+ years of knowledge of business processes, methods/procedures, and technology

Skill
6 + years' experience with inner workings of cross functional projects
Preferred Skills
Skill Type
Skill Name

Skill
6+ years of large business and technology integration

Skill
6+ years of knowledge of Federal Certification requirements and processes

Skill
6+ year of Project management experience

Attachment-

Team Size: 20+	Dress Code: Business casual
Primary Work Location: 1628 Browning Rd, Columbia, SC 29210
Company / Department culture : The South Carolina Department of Health & Human Services (SCDHHS) is the State Medicaid Agency for South Carolina. This program is focused on the replacement of the State's Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS). The program is a major undertaking for SCDHHS and requires major transformation of culture, processes and technology. This program also supports the Department's transition from primarily a fee-for-service payor of claims towards a program and policy driver for health outcomes primarily through managed care programs. The project's strategy supports significant innovation in MMIS thinking and mindset and is aligned with MMIS innovation at the national level as well.
Scope of the project: SCDHHS is undertaking a multi-year Medicaid Enterprise System (MES) Modernization effort to replace the State's aging MMIS and related applications with more modern capabilities along with corresponding business operations services. The MES Modernization effort will be incremental and modular in nature with a focus on configurable and scalable integrations, which allow for more flexibility and reduces time and cost necessary to respond to federal and state enhancements. The Delivery of Automated Systems for Healthcare (DASH) Program is the project management program that will be managing the MES Modernization.
Position: Business Analyst Consultant
Pre-employment Checks ? State mandatory - Criminal, Credit and E-Verify background checks and confidentiality form.
Daily Duties/Responsibilities: The Business Analyst will s erve as a liaison between the business community and the IT organization to provide technical solutions to meet user needs. They will work with the Program Manager and the Lead Project Managers and will support the Project Management team to ensure the principles, business goals and values of the program are met. The Business Analyst will: Possess expertise in the business unit(s) they support, as well as an understanding of the IT organization's systems and capabilities Analyze business partner's operations to understand their strengths and weaknesses to determine opportunities to automate processes and functions Assist in the business process redesign and documentation as needed for new technology Translate high level business requirements into functional specifications for the IT organization and manage changes to such specifications Educate the IT organization on the direction of the business Negotiate agreements and commitments by facilitating communication between business unit(s) and IT from initial requirements to final implementation Possess an understanding of technological trends and use this knowledge to bring solutions to business units supported to enhance the enterprise's competitive edge General Duties and Responsibilities: Perform business process analysis and performance assessments for the assigned projects Train and mentor team members in delivering high quality business solutions that meet the overall strategy and vision Build positive relationships with clients and proactively address specific needs Lead business design sessions within assigned modules and work streams Advocate and lead business integration in support of the MES Modernization Drive, though dynamic discussion, efficient configuration of data within the core modules of MES Modernization Provide liaison role between business and IT verticals Ensure project deliverables for each project connect to the operational principles Coordinate priorities and resources between multiple projects. Provide updates on status and issues for all assignments Participate in scheduled operational meetings and routine team leads meetings Lead cross-functional meetings and produce business designs that integrate functionality across modules Facilitate sessions to effectively resolve issues if any Provide recommendations of appropriate resources if necessary to ensure assignments are completed within given time and budget Create and maintain key performance indicators to indicate project progress toward business integration goals
Required Skills (rank in order of Importance): 7+ years of experience in commercial healthcare 3+ years' experience in State Medicaid payer system integration and delivery 3+ years familiarity with Medicaid Information Technology Architecture (MITA) business architecture principles 6+ years familiarity with standard data structures, electronic data interchange, processes and related file formats 6+ years of knowledge of business processes, methods/procedures, and technology 6 + years' experience with inner workings of cross functional projects	Preferred Skills (rank in order of Importance): 6+ years of large business and technology integration 6+ years of knowledge of Federal Certification requirements and processes 6+ year of Project management experience
Required Education: Bachelor's degree in a technical, business, or healthcare field or 7+ years of equivalent experience.	additional skills/duties: Ability to effectively work within verbal and written communication Ability to work in a professional office environment with a diverse group of teammates Must have exceptional attention to detail