03 Jan
Data Conversion Analyst / Programmer
South Dakota, Pierre , 57501 Pierre USA

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We are seeking a Data Conversion Analyst Programmer on behalf of a client in the Pierre, SD area. This position can be worked remotely or onsite in Pierre, SD. This is a 2+ year contract to start. Responsible for the conversion of data from an existing on-line mainframe system to a new Medicaid & CHIP Eligibility System. Data will also need to be transferred back to the on-line system as well as analytical and decision support needs. Ensure that data testing activities are coordinated and managed, and to participate in planning testing activities for the project, including unit, integration, system and acceptance testing of appropriate test data, monitoring test coverage, and reporting on test activities, issues and discrepancies. Communicates status, issues and risks to BIT Data Conversion Lead.

SPECIFIC DUTIES
  • Participate in requirements verification sessions and approve/accept all data conversion planning and requirements specification deliverables;
  • Participate in the design of data conversion modules and approve/accept all general and detailed data conversion design deliverables;
  • Participate in testing and approve/accept data conversion test plans and deliverables;
  • Facilitates data extract and verification processes with incumbent vendor;
  • As a member of the project's technical team, participate in reviews of other technical deliverables.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Excellent communications skills;
  • Professional demeanor - represents the project to stakeholders in a friendly, unbiased and professional manner;
  • Ability to identify and communicate technical issues, both verbally and written, to project management;
  • Ability to develop recommendations and facilitate resolution of data conversion issues with project, agency IT and vendor staff;
  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with vendor and other State technical staff;
  • Working knowledge of effective data conversion methods and approach;
  • Understanding of data conversion complexities;
  • Ability to work within a demanding project environment;
  • Bachelor's degree plus 5+ years experience in systems development with emphasis on data conversion.
  • The successful candidate should have the following knowledge and experience for this position:
    • Knowledge of Medicaid & CHIP Eligibility System operations and data.\
    • Experience in conversion of mainframe datasets (VSAM/Adabas) to modern database technologies using modern ETL and ELT tools.
    • General knowledge of how business is conducted within the State
    • 5+ years experience programming in COBOL.
      • 2-3 years experience using webMethods as an ETL.

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