DMAS - Programmer / Systems Analyst (EDI) 3

nLeague; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services provider in Richmond, VA is looking for an EDI Interface Systems Analyst. The role involves coordinating with vendors for data interface management, analyzing data structures, and executing comprehensive testing. Candidates should have strong skills in SFTP/HTTPS protocols, Agile methodology, and EDI standards. This position offers a hybrid work schedule, allowing for onsite work three days a week and preference for local Richmond candidates.

Qualifications

• Strong coordination skills essential.
• Solid understanding of SFTP/HTTPS protocols required.
• Experience with EDI transactions is a must.
• Ability to summarize test outcomes and report progress.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with multiple Medicaid Enterprise System vendors.
• Analyze data structures and provide mapping guidance.
• Develop test plans and execute interface testing.
• Lead defect triage calls and ensure efficient tracking.

Skills

Coordination skills

SFTP/HTTPS protocols

Batch file processing

DevOps practices

EDI standards

Agile methodology

Strong communication skills

Job description

Position Overview

Job ID: (798769) | Location: Richmond, VA | Duration: 12+ Months | Client: DMAS | Hybrid work schedule – Onsite 3 days a week | Local Richmond Candidates Preferred.

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Interface Systems Analyst

About the Role

The Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Interface Systems Analyst will coordinate with multiple Medicaid Enterprise System (MES) vendors to manage the exchange of all electronic data and interfaces. Data exchanges include file transfers and real‑time/near real‑time data exchanges. The Analyst will analyse data structures, provide guidance on data mapping, review and develop configurations and coding for managing exchanges between MES modules and trading partners, and support interface testing and end‑to‑end testing.

This position requires strong coordination skills, solid understanding of SFTP/HTTPS protocols, batch file processing, DevOps practices, EDI standards, SDLC process, and Agile methodology. The analyst must work independently while collaborating effectively with technical and business teams.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with business and technical teams to understand requirements, design elements, and changes impacting MMIS and MES modules.
• Analyse data structures, provide guidance on data mapping.
• Review configurations and coding developed for managing exchanges between MES modules and trading partners.
• Understand interface workflows, file transfers (SFTP/HTTPS), and system integration points.
• Develop test plans and test cases; work with DMAS external vendors to set up and execute interface testing, trading partner testing, and end‑to‑end testing.
• Coordinate, direct, and execute interface testing, trading partner testing, and end‑to‑end testing across multiple systems and vendors.
• Develop comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test data to validate software changes.
• Monitor schedules, track execution progress, and communicate risks or issues promptly.
• Lead defect triage calls involving multiple vendors and ensure defects are tracked to closure efficiently.
• Serve as a liaison between DMAS vendors, business users, and DMAS MES module vendors to troubleshoot and resolve escalated issues.
• Perform interface testing and verify integration behaviors across file transfers.
• Prepare and deliver test results, execution metrics, and summary reports to DMAS leadership.
• Escalate issues appropriately and ensure proper documentation and tracking through resolution.
• Maintain high levels of professionalism, integrity, customer service, and accountability in all assigned tasks.
• Good understanding of EDI transactions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead defect management and triage sessions across multiple teams and vendors.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to report progress, summarize test outcomes, and interact effectively with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Ability to manage deadlines, maintain organization, and work independently with minimal supervision.