Business Systems Analyst

Location: Richmond, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #12267

DataStaff Inc. is seeking a Business Systems Analyst for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients located in Richmond, VA.

*This position is hybrid; 4 days per week will be on-site

Job Description:
Our client is seeking a Business Systems Analyst to work as a key member of the Design Team for IT projects. This analyst will support teams working in Agile (Kanban and Sprint) as well as traditional Waterfall methodologies for Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
Responsibilities include analyzing problems; documenting business processes; developing requirements, user stories and acceptance criteria; and managing requirements traceability and testing. This is a fast-paced organization with very high standards for work quality and efficiency. This position is expected to handle multiple projects, and remain flexible and productive, despite changing priorities and processes. Ongoing improvement and efficiency are a part of our culture and each team member is expected to proactively contribute to process improvements. This position is also expected to handle small-scale projects or workstreams as a project coordinator.

Responsibilities

Work with the Project team members and business stakeholders to understand business processes and pain points.
Develop expertise in the customers’ business applications
Conduct Root Cause Analysis to identify system gaps and deficiencies that require a business, technical or blended approach for resolution
Diagram current processes and proposed modifications using process flows, context diagrams and data flow diagrams
Discover and document requirements and user stories with a focus on improving both business and technical processing.
Translate business needs into detailed user stories, use cases, process flows, and other artifacts.
Decompose requirements into Epics and Features and create clear and concise user stories that are easy to understand and implement by technical staff
Strong Sense of ownership and accountability
Utilize progressive elaboration; map stories to technical design specifications to be used by internal staff to develop the system modifications
Identify and group related user stories into Themes, document the dependencies and associated business processes
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Assist Product Owner in maintaining the product backlog
Create conceptual prototypes and mock-ups
Create wireframes and prototypes.
Propose alternative solutions that balance cost and benefit and adequately test a solution’s feasibility for business and technical compatibility.
Collaborate with staff, vendors, consultants, and contractors as they are engaged on tasks to formulate, detail and test potential and implemented solutions.
Perform Quality Analyst functions such as defining test objectives, test plans and test cases, and executing test cases (including regression testing)
Coordinate and Facilitate User Acceptance Testing with Business and ensure Project Managers/Scrum Masters are informed of the progress
Assist in validating system changes align with business requirements.
Schedule, facilitate, and document meetings with cross-functional teams.
Prepare agendas, capture key decisions and action items, and distribute meeting notes.
Serve as the liaison between business users, project managers, developers, and other stakeholders.
Provide regular updates on progress, risks, and issues.

Knowledge and Experience:

The candidate must have a minimum of 10 years of experience delivering business and systems analysis artifacts.
5+ years of experience as an Agile Business Analyst; strong understanding of Scrum concepts and methodology
Experience organizing and maintaining Product and Sprint backlogs
Experience translating client and product strategy requirements into application requirements and user stories
Proficient with defining acceptance criteria and managing acceptance process with development
Experience with large, multi-module systems
Expertise with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Visio, PowerPoint, Project Server)
Experience with Application Lifecycle management (ALM)
The candidate must have exceptional written and oral communications skills and have the proven ability to work well with a diverse set of peers and customers
Experience in managing projects or workstreams independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience using Team Foundation Server for agile software development and work item tracking.
Ability to create low and high-fidelity wireframes to visually represent user flows and functionality
Experience building interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI Desktop.
Strong experience in writing complex Sql queries for data extraction, transformation and reporting.
Certified Scrum Master or Equivalent, experience running sprints & ceremonies.
Ability to manage small-scale projects or workstreams independently.
Experience using tools such as MS Project, JIRA, Confluence or equivalent.

Technical Skills & Tools (Required):

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint)
MS Visio
Microsoft Project
Power BI / Tableau
Oracle SQL/ SQL Server
Figma or Balsamiq

Required Skills

10 Years - Extensive experience extracting requirements using interviews, document analysis, requirements workshops, use cases.
5 Years - Agile Business Analyst, strong understanding of scrum concepts and methodology.
10 Years - Experience translating business and product requirements into application requirements and user stories.
10 Years - Strong capability in documenting and maintain acceptance standards to guide testing and ensure deliverable quality.
10 Years - Exceptional written and oral communications skills and have the proven ability to work well with a diverse set of peers and users.
5 Years - Experience creating wire frames and prototypes (using Balsamiq or Figma).
10 Years - Expertise with Microsoft office products – Visio, word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project Server.
5 Years - Strong experience in writing complex SQL queries for data extraction, transformation and reporting.
5 Years - Experience building interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI Desktop.
5 Years - Experience in managing projects & Sprints as a Project Coordinator.

Desired Skills:

5 Years - Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP).
5 Years - Certified Scrum Master.
5 Years - Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or above).

This opportunity is available on a corp to corp basis or 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.

Program Manager

Location: Mechanicsville, Virginia
Remote: Hybrid
Type: Contract
Job #12266

DataStaff, Inc is seeking a Program Manager for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients located in Richmond, VA.

* This position is hybrid

Job Description:
The Program Manager will be responsible for successfully planning, organizing, and motivating a diverse program team throughout the development and delivery process, including all phases of projects, and for delivery management.

The Program Manager provides leadership and direction to a team responsible for delivering efficient and effective technology initiatives to users. This role ensures all programs are executed in alignment with Tolling’s technology strategy. The Program Manager oversees the development and support of EZPass applications, including implementing application solutions and resolving support tickets. Key operational responsibilities include direct oversight of team performance, promoting continuous improvement, collaborating with peer Program Managers, and planning and executing broader EZPass initiatives. The program delivers services across the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

Responsibilities:

Assist in team development while holding teams accountable for their commitments and removing roadblocks to their work.
Facilitate multi-disciplinary teams in the development of plans, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for completion of a program.
Oversee and manage execution and/or coordination of day-to-day program activities as required.
Manage working relationships with key stakeholders, including executive management, business management, vendors, program sponsors, suppliers, and technology management.
Set program goals that are consistent with technical objectives and the agency’s overall technology strategy.
Track and communicate a program’s progress from a schedule, cost, and risk perspective to the program team, customers, and program stakeholders.
Collaborate with peer Program Managers on Tolling program projects.
Drive consistent program delivery through the entire program lifecycle, including execution of procurements, definition of program plans, resource allocation, management of program risks, scope, and schedule, delivery of value, and well-ordered transitions to operations.
Develop and maintain program plans, task lists, schedules, risks, and status, to include resource allocation and schedules.
Exhibit significant emotional quotient (EQ) in handling program challenges and maintain a positive program culture in line with client’s mission and shared values.
Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop cross-functional application development teams, including full-time employees and contractors

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

Strong experience leading the business and IT resources through the discovery and documentation of business and technical requirements in request for proposal and statement of requirements formats.
Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
Exceptional interpersonal skills for collaborating and team building.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the demonstrated ability to simplify and briefly, succinctly communicate complex issues to multiple audiences.
Ability to lead others to implement new approaches, systems, structures, and methods.
Ability to define and balance the competing demands for quality, scope, schedule, and cost.
Communicate timelines and expectations to technical and business staff.
Ability to analyze and document system processes.
Solid understanding of software development lifecycle models.
Exceptional knowledge of both Agile and Waterfall program management principles and practices. In addition, the ability to blend them together in the right proportions to fit a particular program and business environment.
Knowledge of process engineering and re-engineering techniques and practices.
Strong leadership skills
Proficiency with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) and modern infrastructure practices
Familiarity with DevOps methodologies, including CI/CD pipelines and version control systems
Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies
Demonstrated ability to manage application lifecycle activities, including maintenance, enhancements, and modernization initiatives
Experience leading technical debt reduction and application refactoring efforts
Ability to ensure high levels of application performance, scalability, reliability, and security
Working knowledge of security standards, regulatory requirements, and compliance frameworks (e.g., PCI)
Experience supporting internal and external audits and implementing IT governance best practices
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to drive continuous improvement and innovation

Experience with Program Management Office methodologies and practices (highly preferred).
PMP Certification (preferred)
Tolling Experience (preferred)

Required Skills:

5 Years - Experience managing people and large programs and a bachelor’s degree.
5 Years - Experience with DevOps methodologies, including CI/CD pipelines and version control systems.
5 Years - Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies.
5 Years - Demonstrated ability to manage application lifecycle activities, including maintenance, enhancements, and modernization initiatives.
5 Years - Experience with both Agile and Waterfall program management principles and practices.
5 Years - The ability to blend both Agile and Waterfall program management in the right proportions to fit a particular program and business environment.
10 Years - Overall IT experience.

Desired Skills:

5 Years - Proven ability to assess candidate qualifications, competencies, and cultural fit to build high-performing teams.
5 Years - Fluency in MS Office tools such as Microsoft Project, Visio, and Office.
5 Years - Working knowledge of security standards, regulatory requirements, and compliance frameworks (e.g., PCI).
5 Years - Experience supporting internal and external audits and implementing IT governance best practices.

This opportunity is available on a corp-to-corp basis or 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.

IT Project Manager

Location: Glen Allen, Virginia
Remote: Hybrid
Type: Contract
Job #12265

DataStaff, Inc. is currently seeking an IT Project Manager for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients in Richmond, VA

This position is hybrid; 4 days per week will be onsite

Job Description:
The IT Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering information technology projects on time, within scope, and within budget. This role partners with business and IT stakeholders to ensure solutions align with organizational strategy, governance standards, and operational needs.

Sourcing for an ERP [D365] application enhancement project. The ideal candidate will have the ability to lead cross functional/department activities collaborating with all levels of the organization. The selected candidate will also coordinate 3rd party vendor tasks too.

Responsibilities:

Lead end-to-end management of IT projects including scope, schedule, budget, risks, issues, and dependencies
Adhere to and champion existing PMO methodologies (ex. Project charter, viable requirement, and UAT test results) and governance (ex. documentation of meeting minutes and cadence, change control and adherence to agree upon communication plan)
Drive adherence to project goals, scope, success measures/criteria, etc. Plan, monitor, and report project progress
Create, maintain, and deliver critical project documentation
Lead the documentation of current and future state business processes
Lead the documentation of standard work for business processes
Lead business process improvement and issue resolution activities
Facilitate project meetings and distribute meeting notes
Provide accurate and timely project status reports
Document and mitigate risks, issues, changes, and track action items
Conduct project reviews and create detailed reports for executive staff
Report on project management KPIs
Create and maintain project plans
Coordinate cross-functional teams including IT, business stakeholders, vendors, and external

partners
Manage vendor delivery, statements of work, milestones, and invoice approvals
Lead solution acceptance, go-live readiness, and transition to operations

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Exceptional project management and time management skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Outstanding communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex, technical concepts into business or layman’s terms
Excellent leadership, interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to address high-priority, quick turnaround requests
Ability to prioritize work and balance multiple priorities simultaneously
Ability to think logically and troubleshoot issues
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
Adept negotiation skills
Ability to balance the competing demands for quality, scope, schedule, and cost

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Business Administration or a related field or equivalent hands-on experience 5 years of Project Management experience
Experience with MS 365 (e.g., Teams, Outlook, Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio)
Experience collaborating with 3rd party vendors
Knowledge of Waterfall and Agile project methodologies
PMP, CAPM or Scrum Master certifications are a plus

This position is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff 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.

Business Analyst

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Remote: Hybrid
Type: Contract
Job #12263

DataStaff, Inc. is currently seeking a Business Analyst for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients in Raleigh, NC.

*This position is hybrid; onsite work is required 2-3 days per week.

Job Description:
The Senior Business Analyst will collaborate closely with business partners, project leadership, and technical stakeholders to support comprehensive business process analysis and requirements development for the new eDMS solution. The analyst will utilize Department of Information Technology Business Analysis Team tools and templates to document business, functional, and technical requirements. This project follows an agile methodology and will leverage tools such as Jira, Confluence, Orbus Infinity, and other project management and documentation tools as required.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with business stakeholders, program staff, project leadership, vendors, and technical teams to elicit, analyze, validate, and document business, functional, and non-functional requirements for the enterprise eDMS solution.
Facilitate stakeholder interviews, workshops, requirements-gathering sessions, backlog refinement meetings, sprint planning sessions, and other Agile ceremonies to identify business needs and ensure requirements are accurately translated into solution deliverables.
Develop, document, and manage epics, features, user stories, acceptance criteria, and product backlog items using Jira and Confluence; support backlog prioritization and requirements traceability throughout the project lifecycle.
Analyze and document current-state and future-state business processes, workflows, document lifecycles, data flows, and system interactions; identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies.
Develop and maintain project artifacts, including stakeholder analyses, business requirements documents, functional requirements, use cases, user stories, process maps, workflow diagrams, wireframes, context diagrams, and gap analyses.
Create and maintain visual documentation, including process flow diagrams, data flow diagrams, entity relationship diagrams, system context diagrams, and other models using Microsoft Visio and Orbus Infinity.
Assist in defining document classification, retention, security, access control, records management, and compliance requirements in collaboration with business and regulatory stakeholders.
Support procurement activities by developing requirements documentation, evaluation criteria, vendor questions, and other solicitation-related artifacts.
Collaborate with vendors and technical teams to evaluate proposed solutions and ensure alignment with documented business requirements and organizational objectives.
Support requirements traceability, change management, and impact analysis activities throughout the project lifecycle.
Develop and support testing activities, including test strategies, test scenarios, test cases, acceptance criteria, System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and defect resolution.
Prepare, maintain, and organize project documentation, requirements repositories, meeting notes, decision logs, status reports, and knowledge articles within Confluence and other approved project repositories.
Provide support for implementation planning, training, deployment, and go-live activities.
Monitor and track project deliverables, dependencies, risks, issues, and approvals in accordance with the approved project plan.
Participate in project governance activities, including project team meetings, PMO reviews, vendor meetings, stakeholder meetings, and executive briefings as required.

Required Skills:

3 Years - Extensive experience in business systems analysis, requirements elicitation, requirements management, and business process improvement methodologies
3 Years - Demonstrated experience gathering, analyzing, documenting, and validating business, functional, and non-functional requirements
3 Years - Proven experience documenting current-state and future-state business processes, workflows, business rules, and process flows
3 Years - Demonstrated experience developing and managing user stories, epics, features, acceptance criteria, and product backlogs using Jira and Confluence
3 Years - Experience facilitating stakeholder interviews, requirements workshops, backlog refinement sessions, sprint planning, and Agile ceremonies
3 Years - Knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), change management, and system implementation methodologies
3 Years - Experience supporting System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), test planning, test case development, and defect management
3 Years - Experience creating business analysis artifacts including context diagrams, functional decomposition diagrams, workflow diagrams, process models, use
3 Years - Experience developing process flow diagrams, data flow diagrams, entity relationship diagrams, and system context diagrams using Microsoft Visio
5 Years - Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and Visio)
3 Years - Experience using Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, Octane, ALM, or similar project management and collaboration tools
3 Years - Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills
3 Years - Excellent written, verbal, facilitation, presentation, and stakeholder communication skills

Desired Skill:

3 Years - Experience developing procurement-related documentation, including business requirements, SOW, evaluation criteria, and vendor questions
3 Years - Experience using Orbus Infinity, Orbus iServer365, or comparable enterprise architecture/business process management tools
3 Years - Experience supporting Electronic Document Management Systems, Enterprise Content Management (ECM), Records Management, or Digital Transformation.
3 Years - Knowledge of document retention, records management, information governance, document security, and access control principles

This position is available on a corp-to-corp basis or 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

IT Business Analyst

Location: Mechanicsville, Virginia
Remote: Hybrid
Type: Contract
Job #12262

DataStaff Inc. is seeking a Financial Business Analyst for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients located in Richmond, VA.

*This position is hybrid; one day per week onsite and mandatory meetings

Job Description:
This position serves as a key liaison between procurement, finance, and operational teams to ensure the timely processing of invoices, accounts payable transactions, and IT procurement activities in compliance with Commonwealth of Virginia, agency, and VITA requirements.
Responsibilities

Reviewing and processing invoices, reconciling vendor accounts, monitoring expenditures, tracking payment activity, and supporting budget management efforts.
Receiving and processing payments within the prompt pay guidelines as well as tracking and producing analytic reports for measuring the various areas of productivity.
Perform administrative duties to support the division as well as offices around the state, including processing invoices, responding to procurement inquiries and reconciling vendor issues.
Work closely with the finance section to bridge the gap for tracking payments in process in order to tie them to the division’s expenditures and overall budget.

Knowledge and Experience:

Possess knowledge of procurement and accounting principles.
Strong analytical and organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while ensuring compliance with prompt payment requirements, fiscal policies, and procurement regulations.
Requires close collaboration with agency stakeholders, vendors, and finance/procurement staff to support the acquisition and payment of IT goods and services.

Required Skills

5 Years - Experience reviewing, reconciling, and processing invoices and vouchers while ensuring compliance with prompt payment requirements.
5 Years - Experience managing goods and services procurements in a large, multi-dimensional business environment.
5 Years - Extensive experience in the use of computers and software (Microsoft 365) applications. Excel pivot tables, complex spreadsheets, etc.
5 Years - Customer service to broad audiences; professionals, vendors, team members and executive staff.
5 Years - General knowledge of accounting practices and financial management.

Desired Skills:

3 Years - Knowledge of procurement processes, vendor management, and applicable state and agency procurement regulations.
5 Years - Commonwealth of VA Procurement knowledge and applied experience.
1 Year - Use of eVA ordering system.
1 Year - Experience with the Cardinal financial system.

IT Project Manager

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Remote: Hybrid
Type: Contract
Job #12260

DataStaff, Inc. is currently seeking an IT Project Manager for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients in Raleigh, NC.

*This position is hybrid

Job Description:
Our client is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager with in-depth knowledge of public health to lead a large-scale IT project. This lead management role will work with multiple internal and external stakeholders, project teams, divisions, departments, and vendors to build a plan that supports the implementation of a new IT solution. This position will interact with all levels of staff, including executive staff. working with senior-level business executives, IT personnel, business program resources and Vendor staff to execute project requirements and manage stakeholder expectations. This position will manage the day-to-day activities for the project and complete all input into the State Project Management (Touchdown) system as needed.

Responsibilities:

Work closely with the project sponsor, Project Portfolio Managers (PPMs), to identify and prioritize initiatives at a division level
Collaborate with Project Portfolio Management and other staff to develop and manage divisional roadmaps
Work with business and cross-functional teams to develop Business Case and Cost Benefit analysis for prioritized initiatives within the program
Manage and obtain various DHHS and state approvals for initiating projects within the program
Participates in the construction of Statements of Work in collaboration with the business and other agency teams for projects within the program
Manage multiple vendors' onboarding
Establish and implement a governance model for the program
Identify key requirements needed from cross-functional teams and Vendors
Work with other program managers to identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects within the department
Manage budget and funding channels for maximum productivity
Tracks, maintains and present program details, progress, status, risk and other relevant topics to senior and executive management
Work with Project Portfolio Managers and Project Managers within the program to maintain clear, effective and transparent communications
Manage resource allocations and expectations for program
Collaborate with the State DIT to ensure program compliance with the State IT Roadmap and all State security requirements
Presents program status to various committee and executive meetings

Knowledge and Experience:

The selected candidate must be a results-oriented individual with a strong work ethic and must be able to demonstrate excellent leadership, negotiation, time management, facilitation, and organizational skills
Experience in the management of a portfolio of multiple projects that may be in significantly different stages of development or have differing timelines and priorities
Experience in communicating in a fashion tailored the audience and their needs
Excellent written communication and presentation skills
Demonstrates experience in working effectively with all levels of staff, clients and other IT personnel
Experience in the responsibility for acquiring and utilizing the necessary resources and skills, within agreed parameters of cost, timeframes and quality for a program
Experience in proposing and leading strategic initiatives
Ability to identify and plan systematic corrective action to reduce errors and improve the quality of the systems and services, by examination of the root causes of problems
Demonstrated ability to provide advice, assistance and leadership in improving the quality of
IT projects, by focusing on program definition, management, repeatability and measurement
Ability to build, influence, lead and motivate effective teams towards end results
Candidate with Agile (PMI-ACP) Certification
Experience managing or supervising programs involving legacy system replacement projects
Experience in complex, cross-functional team environments

Required Skills:

5 Years - Program Management experience managing multiple large complex projects
7 Years - Experience creating roadmaps for the portfolio
5 Years - Experience developing business case, Cost Benefit and market analysis
7 Years - Proven track record of delivering IT projects within budget, scope and schedule.
Objective decision-making ability based on strategic objectives priority, business performance analysis and resource availability
7 Years - Hands on experience managing project risk, cost, schedule, quality, testing, and communications.
Strong supervision, organizational, interpersonal and time management skills.
Demonstrated presentation, training skills, oral and written communication skills.
7 Years - Solid work experience with project management tools (e.g. Microsoft Project)
7 Years - Experience with MS Office

Desired Skills:

PMI certification Project Management Professional (PMP)
State Government experience
Experience managing the implementation of a statewide IT project
3 Years - Experience with legacy system replacement projects and data migration
3 Years - Experience collaborating with State and Local Government

This position is available on a corp-to-corp basis or 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.

MES Reporting Analyst

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Remote: Remote
Type: Contract
Job #12259

DataStaff, Inc. is currently seeking a MES Reporting Analyst for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients in Raleigh, NC

*This position is remote

Responsibilities:

Leads the development of operational reporting to support Medicaid Enterprise System (MES) projects.
Collaborates with business leads, project teams, functional/matrix managers, vendors, and other key stakeholders to ensure that Medicaid and CMS criteria are met.
Supports project tasks to ensure they are delivered on schedule, within budget, and aligned with MMIS/CMS Certification expectations and Program Management guidelines.
Plays a key role in aligning MITA outcomes with CMS Certification outcomes.
Works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, technical teams, vendors, contract and budget offices, and other MES partners to support the overall MES Program.

Research federal, state, and CMS regulations.
Gather data from various sources, clean and transform it for analysis, and ensure data accuracy and quality.
Apply statistical methods, techniques, and tools to analyze data, identify patterns, trends and relationships, and draw conclusions.
Administer and maintain operational reporting and outcome statements databases.
Create clear and compelling visualizations (charts, graphs, dashboards) to present data findings and insights in an easily understandable format.
Draft MES outcome statements and metrics for the program and project teams.
Identify problems, develop solutions, and implement data-driven strategies to improve business processes and outcomes.
Maintain Operational Report Workbook (ORW) schedules for MES.
Collaborate with the Business Leads and Project Teams to create and update state- specific outcome statements.
Contribute to Advanced Planning Documents (APDs).
Attend and facilitate meetings to present findings.
Support designated project leads and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) with certification questions.
Participate in CMS certification presentations and reviews.

Required Skills:

3 Years - MMIS / CMS certification experience.
3 Years - CMS Medicaid Enterprise Systems or federal regulations.
5 Years - Expert experience executing against multiple priorities/projects.
5 Years - Proficient use of project collaboration and tracking tools (Microsoft Project Suite, MS Teams, Zoom, etc.)
5 Years - Experience with spreadsheet tools like Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets
5 Years - Expert level communication skills, both verbal and written.
5 Years - Using data to improve organizations.
5 Years - Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and collaboration experience.
5 Years - Data visualization software experience
5 Years - Demonstrated experience using project tracking tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, Smartsheet).
5 Years - Ability to create and deliver PowerPoint presentations, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
5 Years - State government sector experience with health and human services programs (such as Medicaid, MMIS, claims processing, eligibility, HHS analytic

Desired Skills:

3 Years - Medicaid, MMIS, claims process or related experience.

This opportunity is available on a corp-to-corp basis or 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.

Automation Tester/Developer

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Remote: Hybrid
Type: Contract
Job #12258

DataStaff, Inc. is seeking an Automation Tester/Developer for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients in Raleigh, NC

*This position is hybrid

Job Description:
Our client is seeking a motivated automation test engineer in the role of QA Test Engineer/Automation Test Developer to join our development team contributing to the full lifecycle of Java-based applications in a collaborative environment. This position is responsible for executing automated test scripts in TOSCA to support regression testing, manual testing, test script writing, development of automated test scripts in TOSCA, junit and jmockit test script development to support automated developer testing, assist senior developers in building, testing and debugging Java applications, participating in code reviews, and following the SDLC best practices in a supportive team setting focusing on growth and contributing to quality software development and delivery in the Curam Application.

Responsibilities:

Write manual test scripts for release testing
Develop automated TOSCA scripts
Complete manual testing and execute automated test scripts for code releases by collaborating with senior developers and business staff within cross-functional agile teams to understand requirements and implement testing solutions to ensure application stability.
Developing junits and jmockits to aid in developer unit testing.
Assisting senior developers with the maintenance of java applications, debug to resolve software defects, writing clean, efficient, testable, and well-documented code following industry standards, participating in code reviews
Providing and receiving feedback to improve code quality, working with databases (e.g. Oracle, SQL, etc.) and integrating into applications
Contribute to system documentation and continuous improvement of development processes and staying current with new testing and Java technologies, trends and best practices.

Knowledge and Experience:

Writing manual test scripts
Knowledge of manual testing procedures
Developing automated TOSCA test scripts based on the manual test scripts
Executing TOSCA automated scripts
Working knowledge of ALM, Q-Test, and NeoLoad
Knowledge of junit and jmockit test case development
Java
Agile methodologies
Knowledge of front-end technologies (i.e. HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
Exposure to Spring Framework, Hibernate or related technologies

Required Skills:

5 Years - Experience and proficiency in developing and executing automated test scripts in TOSCA.
5 Years - Experience and proficiency in using HP test tools, including Test Director/Quality Center 9.0 or higher and Quick Test Professional (QTP) 9.5 or higher
5 Years - Experience testing web, GUI, client/server, and database applications.
5 Years - Experience with requirements analysis and automated test cases/script development.
5 Years - Experience with automated testing, testing tools, writing test plans and reviewing test cases.
5 Years - Experience with Agile (Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe) development
1 Year - Experience with testing Curam products.
Good oral and written communication skills in order to interact on a daily basis with system developers, business analysts, and others.
Ability to prioritize tasks within the project and work with minimal supervision or guidance.
Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
2 Years - Experience developing and executing Selinium automated test scripts.

Desired Skill:

2 Years - Experience using NeoLoad and qTest
2 Years - Understanding of FNS/SNAP Program Policy guidelines
1 Year - Experience coding using Java/J2EE
1 Year - Experience testing for a health and human services project.
1 Year - Experience developing and testing using junits and jomockits
2 Years - Experience with executing SQL to validate or test.
1 Year - Experience navigating on a UNIX platform.

NG911 Administrative Specialist

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Type: Contract
Job #12257

DataStaff, Inc. is in need of an NG911 Administrative Specialist for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients in Raleigh, NC.

*This position is onsite

Job Description:
The NG911 Administrative Specialist provides essential administrative, financial, and organizational support to the NMAC leadership in alignment with the State 911 Plan. This role supports the operational success of the statewide NG911 initiative as the NMAC oversees the production phase of more than 124 PSAPs utilizing ESInet services. The NG 911 Administrative Specialist ensures efficient coordination, documentation, and continuity of operations between the NMAC Leadership and PSAPs while supporting the collection of the ($0.55) related to the collection of the 911 surcharge.
This role is critical to ensuring seamless administrative, financial, and operational support for the NG911 program. By enabling structured coordination between the NMAC and PSAPs, the NG911 Administrative Specialist directly contributes to the reliability and efficiency.

Responsibilities:
Administrative Support

Provide daily administrative support to NMAC Manager and Program Manager/Network Engineer, including scheduling, documentation, file management, P-care reconciliation, travel arrangement and calendar management.
Maintain organized records and ensure administrative compliance with the State 911 Plan.
Assist in preparing reports, correspondence, briefing materials, and presentations and MOUs.
Support coordination of internal and external meetings, workshops, and PSAP-related engagements.

Operational Coordination

Assist with tracking project milestones, follow-ups, and operational tasks required for statewide ESInet and NG911 support.

Financial Support

Assist the Financial Analyst to the Board with accounting responsibilities specific to the 911 surcharge fee collection.
Support accounts payable tasks as assigned, including processing invoices, tracking expenditures, and ensuring adherence to fiscal policies.
Maintain financial documentation and organize revenue/expense records related to NG911 operations.

Program & Process Support

Help monitor administrative components of NG911 projects and initiatives.
Contribute to process improvements that enhance efficiency, organization, and service continuity.
Collaborate with staff and stakeholders to maintain consistency with standards established by the State 911 Board.

Knowledge and Abilities:

Strong administrative, organizational, and documentation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and collaboration tools (Teams, SharePoint, Excel, Word).
Effective written and verbal communication abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate financial and operational records.
Experience supporting government, public safety, or emergency communications programs (preferred)
Familiarity with NG911, ESInet, or PSAP operations (preferred)
Background in accounts receivable/accounts payable or financial tracking (preferred)

Required Skills:

3 Years - Administrative & Organizational Skills — scheduling, calendar management, file management, documentation, and records maintenance
3 Years - Microsoft Office 365 Proficiency — specifically Teams, SharePoint, Excel, and Word
3 Years - Project & Task Tracking — monitoring project milestones, follow-ups, and operational tasks
3 Years - Multi-Priority Management — handling concurrent administrative, financial, and operational responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
3 Years - Process Improvement — identifying and contributing to efficiency and organization enhancements
3 Years - Stakeholder Collaboration — working with staff, board members, and external partners to maintain program consistency

Desired Skills:

Familiarity with NG911, ESInet, or PSAP operations.

GIS Coordinator

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Remote: Remote
Type: Contract
Job #12256

DataStaff, Inc. is currently seeking a GIS Coordinator for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients in Indianapolis, IN.

*This position is mostly remote, with the occasional requirement to travel to local and national conferences.

Job Description:
The GIS Coordinator conducts planning and surveillance activities related to the measurement and visualization of communicable diseases, health conditions, health resources/accessibility, and public health preparedness activities.

Responsibilities:

Regularly engage with stakeholders and partners at the GIO, other agencies, state/local health departments, the private sector, etc.
Manage GIS team project work deliverables and deadlines through the use of project management skills (communication, organization, metric tracking, etc.)
Serve as team leader/point of contact for the Public Health Geographics team under the Data Products program in the Office of Data & Analytics
Utilize data governance best practices, especially those related to GIS products
Familiarity with how to utilize GeoAI (or ability to learn the skill)
Provide geostatistical analysis, measurements, or reports related to communicable disease surveillance, outbreaks, disasters and public health preparedness activities.
Create and maintain visualizations of data and statistical results.
Creates and maintains accurate geospatial datasets.
Develop and maintain workflows that integrate datasets and automate analytical methods.
Develop web-based applications utilizing both configurable services and customized development.
Utilizes appropriate geographic information system software and other statistical packages.
Provides recommendations to supervisors and developers regarding data workflow methodology.
Assists the client when activated with logistical support.
Other duties as assigned

Required Skills:

2 Years - Knowledge of geospatial concepts
2 Years - Knowledge of appropriate cartographic designs and solutions
2 Years - Work in ESRI ArcGIS Desktop software
2 Years - Work in ESRI ArcGIS Software as a Service platform and configurable applications
2 Years - Work with Python, ArcGIS API for Python, ArcPy, and other data science packages, including web automation and scraping capabilities
2 Years - Work with JavaScript and ArcGIS JavaScript API
2 Years - Knowledge of SQL within Oracle and SQL Server platforms
4 Years - Managerial/supervisory experience within a health-related field, data/technology-related field, or in another comparable field
2 Years - Ability to engage with stakeholders and partners at the GIO, other agencies, state/local health departments, private sector, etc.
2 Years - Project management skills (communication, organization, metric tracking)
2 Years - Experience with data governance best practices (GIS-specific data governance)

Desired Skills:

1 Year - Experience with GeoAI

This position is available as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff 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.