Senior Systems Analyst

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DataStaff is seeking a

Senior Systems Analyst for a contract to hire opportunity with a direct client of ours located in the

Towson, MD area.

Job Description: Our client is seeking a Senior Systems Analyst to join their Medicare Secondary Payer Systems Contractor (MSPSC), a component of the Coordination of Benefits and Recovery Program (COB&R). COB&R governs the pre and post pay Medicare claims processing and recovery of errant/conditional Medicare primary payments. The MSPSC is responsible for all PMLC and SDLC phases of the development life cycle in support of the Coordination of Benefits and Recovery Program (COB&R) for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid program (CMS). The program is comprised of applications which are housed under multiple platforms from mainframe, Windows, customized COTS products, mid-tier/web, AWS and in some cases a combination of environments. In this role you will help to develop computer systems specifications that address business requirements and that fit with company/customer system architecture standards.

Responsibilities:

• Analyzes functional changes to be made to existing or proposed systems.
• Writes functional/system requirements that will include information about required changes to front-end, database, web service, data service, batch processing.
• Writes detailed test cases that include prerequisite steps, input/data scenarios, test steps, and expected results.
• Prepares test data to satisfy test scenarios.
• Performs manual testing of test cases and documents evidence of expected results being met.
• Opens defects when found during system testing, and coordinates with developer through resolution; retests defects when coding is complete.
• Participates in internal peer reviews of requirement, test case, and technical design documentation.
• Provide estimates on upcoming work.
• Supports the UAT effort.
• Troubleshoots and provides support to Production Support as needed.
• May provide guidance and work leadership to less-experienced analysts.
• Maintains/gains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.
• Participates in special projects as required.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Computer Science or related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.
• 5+ years of experience directly related to computer functional/systems analysis.
• 4+ years of experience writing functional/system requirements.
• 4+ years of experience writing test cases and performing manual test execution.

Skills and Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures used in systems/functional analysis and software testing.
• Proficiency in the use of one or more specific technologies, depending on job assignment.
• Proficiency in running basic SQL queries.
• Understanding of complex data models and relationships.
• Proven analytical skills.
• Proven ability to handle simultaneous assignments.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other analysts and developers.
• Knowledge of Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) is preferred but not required.
• Experience writing test cases and performing manual test execution on Mainframe batch systems and web front-end systems.

This opportunity is available as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401K program available for employees after 6 months.

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