Business Analyst (statistical and mathematical) - Contract - Columbia, SC

SUNSHINE ENTERPRISE USA LLC•Pine Ridge, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

SCDHHS is seeking a Business Analyst-Intermediate to support Managed Care oversight initiatives. The role involves gathering program requirements, developing monitoring and tracking templates, creating policies and procedures, performing data analysis and visualization, and generating recurring reports to support leadership decision-making.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of research design, data collection, manipulation, and analysis
Experience with SAS, Excel, Python, and data analysis/reporting tools
Ability to analyze and interpret complex datasets using statistical techniques
Experience preparing reports and presenting analytical findings
Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills
Ability to predict trends and support data-driven decision making
Candidate must be a CURRENT SC resident.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Medicaid or federal/state healthcare data systems
Experience with HRSA, HHS, Census, or related health data systems
Experience with data visualization and statistical analysis tools

Responsibilities

Gather business and program requirements for reporting and monitoring activities
Conduct data analysis using trend analysis, outlier identification, and validation techniques
Analyze grievance, appeals, service authorization, disputes, and contract monitoring data
Develop and maintain policies and procedures related to data governance and reporting
Create reports and dashboards for Bureau and Agency leadership
Perform data quality verification and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders
Collaborate with internal teams including IT, Managed Care, and external stakeholders
Support process improvement initiatives and strategic projects
Prepare and present analytical reports and recommendations
Participate in professional development and training activities