IT - Clemson University - Quality Assurance Analyst - Advanced

Abacus • Columbia, SC

1d • Remote

About The Position

The State of South Carolina is seeking an Advanced Quality Assurance Analyst to provide quality assurance and business interface testing for MEDS, MMIS, MMRS, and RMMIS systems projects. The work supports federally and state-mandated changes to South Carolina’s Medicaid system. The position performs quality assurance and business interface testing and supports User Acceptance testing of software coding changes related to Medicaid systems data. Testing may involve users, external healthcare providers, trading partners, other agencies, and internal subsystems.

This is a Quality Assurance Tester position, not a programmer, business analyst, or project manager role. The analyst works collaboratively with the project team to test coding changes, contributes with minimal supervision, and operates effectively in an environment where ambiguity is common. The position is 100% remote; candidates must reside in the continental United States and be comfortable working Eastern Time hours. No South Carolina residency is required. The contract is 12 months, with a possibility of extension.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience with mainframe systems.
• At least 4 years of experience with MVS COBOL.
• At least 4 years of experience with JCL.
• At least 4 years of experience with software testing.
• At least 4 years of experience creating test scenarios.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Self-motivation.
• Problem-solving and analytical-thinking skills.
• Time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a stressful environment.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Must reside in the continental United States and be comfortable working Eastern Time hours.

Nice To Haves

• SQL experience.
• Serena ChangeMan experience.
• Use of Excel as a testing tool.
• ISTQB certification.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the project team to test coding changes.
• Create test scenarios and execute tests.
• Analyze test results and resolve differences between actual and expected results.
• Work with SCDHHS to support User Acceptance testing.
• Communicate effectively in written and spoken formats.
• Help prepare business, process, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with Clemson staff and other contracted staff.
• Test changes with users and external healthcare providers and trading partners as needed.
• Interface with other agencies and internal subsystems.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level