Business Analyst

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Job ID : 33036

Agency : Social Services

Location : Sioux Falls or Pierre, SDSalary : $29.57 - $34.79 hourly, depending on qualifications

Pay Grade : J

Closing Date : Open Until Filled

This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Social Services. For more information on the Department of Social Services, please visit

The State of South Dakota Department of Social Services, Division of Medical Services, is seeking a motivated and skilled project manager to fill our Business Analyst position. The Division of Medical Services strives to make a significant impact in the lives of the citizens of South Dakota. The ideal candidate will possess a commitment to service, project management experience, excellent communication skills, rigorous attention to detail, and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

This position will be part of a team of staff to organize, implement, and deliver technology innovations within the Medicaid Program. This position will work with several departments within the Department of Social Services and a variety of contractors to accomplish systems maintenance and improvement, including researching options to improve claims processing efficiencies within the South Dakota Medicaid payment system. After fully trained this position will be approved for 40% telework or remote work. This is at the discretion of the supervisor.

Duties Include :

• project management of multiple, simultaneous projects;
• representing the needs of Medical Services to technical planning groups in both state and contracted Information Technology vendors;
• researching solutions to claims issues;
• analyzing data;
• developing communication to both internal and external consumers;
• prioritizing initiatives based on business needs and requirements;
• coordinating training activities relative to IT changes;
• making recommendations based on provider and stakeholder input;
• coordinating provider and user test activities;
• assessing federal and state mandates and coordinating efforts of compliance regarding claims payment;
• reviewing processes and workflow procedures to identify areas of inefficiencies and to affect change;
• reviewing internal documents and policies to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations regarding claims payment; ensuring best practices and efficiencies; coordinating efforts for change.

Working conditions or other specific requirements :

None over basic office work requirements. Generally long periods of standing or sitting. The position is not fully remote but may be approved for a work from home schedule after training has been completed.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have :

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities :

Additional Requirements : To be considered, please attach your resume.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.

This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55 : 10 : 02 : 08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest / conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online :

You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources

Telephone : 605.773.3148 Email : careers@state.sd.us

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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