IT - SCDHHS - Systems Analyst – Consultant

Sunshine Enterprise USA LLC; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing solutions provider is looking for a Systems Analyst to support the operations of a legacy Medicaid Management Information System. Located in Columbia, SC, this role is hybrid, involving 3 days in the office and 2 days remote work. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, strong troubleshooting abilities, and proficiency in COBOL and mainframe environments. Educational requirements include a Bachelor's degree in a technical or healthcare field. Join a team focused on creating impactful solutions in the healthcare domain.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience is required.
• Experience with Medicaid or healthcare payer systems is necessary.
• Must have strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support for Medicaid Management Information System.
• Act as a liaison between business users and technical teams.
• Troubleshoot mainframe-based healthcare systems.

Skills

Medicaid systems experience

Business analysis

COBOL proficiency

Mainframe environments

EDI transactions

Troubleshooting skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Technical, Business, Healthcare

Tools

SAS

Excel

Job description

Overview

About Sunshine Enterprise USA LLC We strive to be the premier national business solution for our clients, associates and business partners.

Connecting Great Companies with Great People

Founded on the principle that the right person in the right role can change everything, SEU-USA is more than just a staffing agency. Consequently, we are a strategic partner dedicated to building the powerful workforces that drive business success across the USA.

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.

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

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 is an “Equal Opportunity Employer—Minorities, Females, Veterans and Disabled Persons”