Systems Analyst

Systems Analyst, Remote

NO THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS PLEASE! CANDIDATES MUST BE SELF-REPRESENTED AND W2.

• Contract to Hire
• 100% Remote 
• Due to our government client requirements, we can only consider US Citizens or Green Card holders who have resided in the US for 3 of the last 5 years
  
• Compensation:  $45-50/hr, depending on benefits

NO THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS PLEASE!  CANDIDATES MUST BE SELF-REPRESENTED AND W2.

Description

Our client is seeking a Systems Analyst to join their team to perform analysis, write functional requirements and manual test complex changes made to systems supporting the Medicare Secondary Payer office of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). 

Will develops computer systems specifications that address business requirements and that fit with company/customer system architecture standards. Write and execute manual test cases to validate system changes.

NOTE:  This is a hybrid BA/QA role. Candidate must have excellent communication skills and experience writing functional requirements on software systems as well as manual testing.  We are NOT INTERESTED in someone where most of their experience is working on COTS products or configuration management. Will be working with very complex online and batch processes.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes functional changes to be made to existing or proposed systems.
• Writes functional/system requirements that will include information about required changes to web front-end, database, web service, RESTful 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 requirements, test cases, technical design, and code/unit test results.
• Provides 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.
• Occasional need to provide support off-hours for ad hoc deployments to Production and for quarterly release implementations.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in a Computer Science or related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.
• 2-4 years of experience directly related to computer functional/systems analysis and requirement writing.
• 2-4 years of experience writing test cases and performing manual test execution on batch systems and web front-end systems.
• 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 SQL queries.
• Proven analytical skills.
• Proven ability to handle simultaneous assignments and meet stringent deadlines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other analysts and developers.
• Knowledge of Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP).

Please Note:

• Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
• No calls, inquiries, or Third-Party Vendors please.
• We are an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. (The ACI Group is unable to sponsor H1B Visas).
• $1000 Referral Bonus - www.aci.com.

Since 1988, The ACI Group, a Baltimore-based staffing firm, has been committed to hiring the industry's leading professionals, and presenting exciting career opportunities. We have access to varied types of contract, permanent and contract-to-perm positions and offer a choice of employment options including a full benefits package.