Systems Analyst

CAI; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

CAI is seeking a Senior Medicaid Management Information Systems Analyst to support operations for the legacy MMIS. This full‑time role starts onsite with potential to transition to hybrid.

Candidates should have 5+ years in system analysis, Medicaid experience, COBOL, and mainframe knowledge. You will liaise between business programs and IT, develop reports, and support SDLC activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in technical, business, or healthcare field; equivalent combination of 7+ years of systems analysis experience.
• 5+ years of Medicaid or healthcare industry experience, including Medicaid claims and provider operations
• Proficiency with COBOL programming
• 5+ years supporting healthcare mainframe systems in a technical analyst or related role
• At least 3 years of experience with EDI transactions and companion guide management
• Experience with Medicaid eligibility and/or enrollment systems in an operational capacity
• Understanding MMIS mainframe systems and operational processes
• Experience with MVS COBOL JCL IDMS/NETWORK CA-ADS CHANGEMAN SAS
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between business programs and IT teams to develop technical solutions
• Develop, retrieve, analyze, and distribute reports and datasets
• Provide operational support for the legacy MMIS and subsystems
• Respond to business inquiries and coordinate vendor requests
• Translate business requirements into system specifications
• Perform complex systems analysis, design review, testing, validation, and troubleshooting
• Review QA and UAT results and document issues
• Identify operational risks and propose solutions
• Collaborate with vendors, state/federal agencies, providers, and stakeholders
• Support SDLC activities and code library modifications involving COBOL/JCL
• Contribute to process improvements and adherence to SDLC standards
• Communicate technical and operational information effectively

Skills

Medicaid experience

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

System analysis

COBOL proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical/healthcare/business

Tools

COBOL

JCL

IDMS/NETWORK

CHANGEMAN

SAS

Job description

Who We Are

CAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right—whatever it takes. Our tailor‑made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.

Req Number

R8945

Employment Type

Full time

Worksite Flexibility

Hybrid

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated Senior Medicaid Management Information Systems Analyst ready to take us to the next level! If you have 5+ years of system analyst experience, experience working in Medicaid or Medicare systems, and are looking for your next career move.

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Medicaid Management Information Systems Analyst to support operations for the legacy System. This position will be a full‑time contract role and will be onsite initially with the potential to transition to a hybrid schedule.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a liaison between business programs and IT teams to develop technical solutions that support operational and business needs
• Develop, retrieve, analyze, and distribute reports and datasets for internal and external stakeholders
• Provide operational support for the legacy MMIS and associated subsystems
• Respond to business inquiries, coordinate vendor requests, and facilitate communication between business and technical teams
• Translate business requirements into system requirements and technical specifications
• Perform complex systems analysis, design review, testing, validation, and troubleshooting activities
• Review and verify QA and User Acceptance Testing results and document issues for resolution
• Identify and elevate operational risks, issues, and action items while recommending potential solutions
• Collaborate with vendors, state agencies, federal agencies, providers, and other stakeholders
• Support SDLC activities and SCDHHS‑specific code library modifications involving COBOL and JCL programs
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and adherence to SDLC standards
• Communicate technical and operational information effectively through written and verbal channels

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical, business, or healthcare field Equivalent combination of 7+ years of systems analysis and/or systems development experience may be substituted
• 5+ years of Medicaid or healthcare industry experience, including Medicaid claims and provider operations
• Proficiency with COBOL programming
• 5+ years supporting healthcare mainframe systems in a technical analyst or related role
• At least 3 years of experience with EDI transactions and companion guide management
• Experience working with Medicaid eligibility and/or enrollment systems in an operational capacity
• Understanding of MMIS mainframe systems and operational processes
• Experience with: MVS COBOL JCL IDMS/NETWORK CA-ADS CHANGEMAN SAS
• Ability to troubleshoot system issues through job schedules, logs, and operational monitoring
• Experience working within cross‑functional teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders, technical teams, vendors, and business users

Preferred

• Subject Matter Expertise in MMIS Operations
• Strong data analysis and reporting experience using SAS, Excel, data visualization tools, and statistical analysis software
• Experience developing and presenting technical, operational, and status reports
• Self‑motivated professional capable of working independently with minimal guidance

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards
• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional movement throughout the office for meetings and collaboration
• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor

Reasonable accommodation statement

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail] or (888) 824 – 8111.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Computer Aid, Inc.(CAI) not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of CAI to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

Employees and applicants of CAI will not be subject to harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited.

$60-$67 per hour

The pay range for this position is listed above. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role may also be entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.