SoVA - System Analyst/Testing - 798513

Goodfit; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DMAS is seeking a Systems Analyst 4 with deep Medicaid MMIS testing expertise to lead impact analysis, oversee multi‑vendor testing efforts, and drive comprehensive test strategies. You will coordinate SIT, UAT, and E2E testing across MMIS and MES modules, ensuring high quality releases and regulatory compliance.

The role demands strong analytical skills, hands‑on debugging, and effective communication with technical teams and stakeholders in a fast‑paced environment in Richmond, VA.

Qualifications

• In‑depth MMIS or similar large‑scale claims processing knowledge.
• Ability to coordinate and direct testing phases in a multi‑vendor environment.
• Proven experience planning and executing functional, integration, and regression testing within iterative sprints.

Responsibilities

• Conduct impact analysis for system changes within MMIS/MES.
• Lead advanced analysis across FAS modules; assess objectives and define solution approaches.
• Evaluate workflows, identify gaps, and recommend enhancements for automation and compliance.
• Oversee design reviews, integration testing, defect resolution, and production validation.
• Serve as senior liaison with vendors and cross‑functional teams for stable FAS operations.
• Support upgrades, interface enhancements, configuration changes, and security improvements.
• Coordinate cross‑module alignment to avoid downstream conflicts.
• Support audits by providing insights into processes, data structures, and reconciliations.
• Drive root cause analysis for production issues and coordinate corrective actions.
• Develop and execute test strategies including SIT, UAT, and E2E testing for MMIS and MES.

Skills

MMIS expertise

Agile testing

Test scenario development

Test case creation

Test execution & defect tracking

Metrics reporting

SIT/UAT/E2E coordination

Azure DevOps

Defect triage coordination

Debugging skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Teradata

Mainframe/DB2 testing

IBM Cognos

Azure DevOps

Job description

DMAS - Systems Analyst 4/Testing

We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Analyst with strong technical and analytical expertise in healthcare claims processing and comprehensive knowledge of data across all functional areas of the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) or a similar large-scale claims processing system.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct impact analysis for system changes, enhancements, and new module implementations within MMIS/MES.

• Lead advanced analysis across FAS Member, Claims, and Finance modules; assess business objectives, evaluate system impacts, and define high‑level solution approaches.

• Evaluate FAS workflows, identify system gaps, and recommend strategic enhancements to improve automation, accuracy, and compliance.

• Oversee system development activities, including design reviews, integration testing, defect resolution, and production validation.

• Serve as a senior technical liaison with vendors, fiscal agents, and cross‑functional teams to ensure stable, compliant FAS operations.

• Support FAS upgrades, interface enhancements, configuration changes, and system security improvements.

• Coordinate cross‑module alignment to ensure changes in Member, Claims, or Finance workflows do not create downstream system conflicts.

• Support audit and compliance activities by providing expert insights into FAS processes, data structures, and financial reconciliation workflows.

• Drive root cause analysis for complex production issues affecting FAS Member, Claims, and Finance modules, and coordinate long‑term corrective actions.

• Develop and execute comprehensive Test Strategies, including System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and End‑to‑End (E2E) testing for MMIS and MES modules.

• Perform Agile testing activities, including participating in sprint planning and backlog refinement, designing test cases with development teams, validating user stories, and executing continuous integration testing within each sprint.

• Test Commercial Off‑the‑Shelf (COTS) applications and support data conversion and integration across MES modules and COTS products.

• Create and support development of Business Test Scenarios, Test Cases, and Test Data; assist with test execution activities.

• Support ongoing system releases, enhancements, and production defect resolution.

• Lead and manage defect triage calls with multiple vendors, ensuring accurate defect tracking and timely closure.

• Communicate UAT progress, results, and metrics to stakeholders; maintain comprehensive historical testing documentation.

• Monitor schedules, track execution progress, and communicate risks and issues promptly.

• Collaborate effectively with technical teams, business users, and cross‑functional groups with minimal supervision.

Required Skills and Experience

• Healthcare Claims Expertise: In‑depth knowledge of MMIS or similar large‑scale claims processing systems.

• Testing Leadership: Ability to coordinate and direct all testing phases in a multi‑vendor environment.

• Proven Agile Testing experience, including planning and executing functional, integration, and regression testing within iterative sprint cycles.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Teradata, including writing complex queries.

• Experience with Mainframe and DB2 testing preferred.

• Strong experience in data conversion, mapping rules, validation, ETL design, and programming logic.

• Experience with IBM Cognos or similar reporting tools is preferred.

• Test Management Tools: Extensive experience with Azure DevOps or comparable tools for planning, tracking, and executing test activities.

• Defect Management: Strong experience managing UAT and defect triage calls across multiple systems and vendors.

• Problem‑Solving: Strong debugging skills and ability to act as a liaison between developers and business users.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills; ability to meet deadlines with professionalism and customer focus.

Required/Desired Skills

SkillRequired /DesiredAmountof ExperienceExperience with Large-Scale Claims Processing Software (MMIS or similar)Required5YearsProven Agile Testing ExperienceRequired10YearsExperience with (Manual) Test Scenario DevelopmentRequired10YearsManual Test Case Creation and Test Data PreparationRequired10YearsTest Case Execution and Defect TrackingRequired10YearsMetrics Reporting and Test Summary DocumentationRequired10YearsExperience with Coordination of SIT, UAT, and End-to-End Testing ActivitiesRequired12YearsExperience with Azure DevOps or Similar Test Management ToolsRequired5YearsStrong Debugging and Problem-Solving SkillsRequired11YearsExperience in Managing Defect Triage Calls Across Multiple VendorsRequired10YearsExperience with Mainframe TestingDesired7YearsExcellent organizational and communication skills; ability to meet deadlines with professionalism and customer focusRequired10Years