Quality Assurance Analyst

Novalink Solutions LLC; West Columbia (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Novalink Solutions LLC seeks a Quality Assurance Analyst - Advanced to join the mainframe QA team for SC Medicaid systems. The role emphasizes QA/UA testing, test scenario creation, and collaboration with Clemson IT and contracted staff to validate changes and support UAT across Medicaid modules.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in mainframe testing, MVS Cobol, and JCL, with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. On-site in West Columbia, SC; 1-year contract.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with Mainframe
• 4+ years of experience with MVS Cobol
• 4+ years of experience with JCL
• 4+ years of experience with Software Testing
• 4+ years of experience with Creation of Test Scenarios

Responsibilities

• Create test scenarios, run tests, analyze test results, resolve differences in actual and expected results, and support User Acceptance testing with SC DHHS users and healthcare partners.
• Test coding changes collaboratively with the project team, documenting results and assisting with QA andUA testing as needed.
• Communicate clearly in writing and speaking; help produce business, process and technical documentation; coordinate with Clemson staff and contractors.

Skills

Mainframe

MVS Cobol

JCL

Software Testing

Test Scenarios

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

• Actual Job Title Quality Assurance Analyst - Advanced
• Job Type FT Contract
• Contract duration 1 year
• Date Opened 10/23/2026
• Target Date 10/29/2026
• City West Columbia
• State/Province South Carolina
• Country United States
• Number of Positions 1

Job Description

This position will provide Quality Assurance duties for MEDS, MMIS, MMRS, and RMMIS systems projects. The Mainframe Quality Assurance team is a combination of Clemson information technology professionals and experienced consultants, and we are seeking individuals who are highly productive, very flexible, and can work effectively in an environment where ambiguity is common. Team members are expected to contribute with minimal supervision and be self-motivated. The project demands individuals who are strong collaborators, who want to make a positive contribution to the State of South Carolina and can understand top-level goals and objectives and drive toward them.

This project includes making federally and state mandated Changes for the Medicaid System of SC. This position will perform quality assurance(qa) and business interface testing(ua) requirements as well as support User Acceptance (ua) testing of software coding changes to Medicaid Systems Related data. Testing of changes will include testing with the users and external healthcare providers and trading partners as Needed. this project requires interfacing with other agencies and Other Internal sub-Systems.

DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is a Quality Assurance Tester Position, Not a Programmer, BA, or Project Manager position. Work collaboratively with Project Team to test coding changes. Duties include creation of test scenarios, running of tests, analysis of test results, resolution of differences in actual and expected test results and working with scdhhs to support User Acceptance testing. Communicate effectively in both written and spoken communication. help with business, process and technical documentation. work collaboratively with Clemson staff and other contracted staff.

REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):

• 4+ years of experience with Mainframe
• 4+ years of experience with MVS Cobol
• 4+ years of experience with JCL
• 4+ years of experience with Software Testing
• 4+ years of experience with Creation of Test Scenarios

Soft skills Required: Effective Communication Skills (written and oral), Adaptability, Flexibility, Self-motivation, Problem Solving, Analytical Thinking, Time Management, Ability to work effectively in a stressful environment, teamwork

PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):

• Use of Excel as a testing tool

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Requirements

Required Skills

Skill Type

Skill Name

4+ years of experience with Mainframe

4+ years of experience with MVS Cobol

4+ years of experience with JCL

4+ years of experience with Software Testing

4+ years of experience with Creation of Test Scenarios