Columbia, SC Pay Rate: $19.00/hr. W-2 Contract (No Benefits) Contract thru 03/01/2014 Most likely will be extended Job Description: EDUCATION / EQUIVALENCY: Bachelor Degree; OR 4 years of business experience (total = 4 years of work experience). CANDIDATE TECHNICAL BACKGROUND: -- IT business analysis experience -- Testing -- Experience writing test cases. -- Some type of Medicare experience -- VMS experience preferred DAILY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: -- Developing test cases. -- Execute test cases for the VMS Medicare systems. PRIMARY WORKING RELATIONSHIP(S) INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE ORGANIZATION: Will report information to system maintainers. TEAM SIZE: 7 people JOB DESCRIPTION: 25% Obtains a detailed understanding of the major operations and functions in effect within the areas being supported. Reviews basic system enhancements/upgrades to determine applicability of customer file modification requirements. Following clearly defined procedures, assists in facilitating timely and accurate updates to reference files based on customer requests. 25% Documents system problems and assists in their resolution. Reviews and completes various daily reports to ensure system is performing as expected. Prepares written reports and analysis, including recommendations pertaining to system functionality and testing progress. 20% Prepares and reviews test data, test plans and test matrices for system changes. Develops test matrices to accurately reflect changes and detail expected outcome. Executes test cases and evaluates test results for errors. Reports problems through appropriate channels and suggests corrections for a successful implementation. 15% Under the guidance of an advanced business analyst or manager, learns to define business requirements, perform tests, and may lead small projects. 10% Learns how to prepare and review data for analysis in order to evaluate the activities, performance and systems within a specific area for standards and workflow simplification. 5% Communicates with management and departmental personnel to document workflow procedures. Assists in preparing verbal and written communication about business changes with management or other staff members. Functions as liaison between the operations testers and information systems to facilitate communications. In addition, assists customer testers with issues that arise during projects. Jillian Kral Technical Recruiter, Meridian Recruiting Center 5601 Seventy-Seven Centre Dr, Suite 200 Charlotte, NC 28217 O 980 207 3814 ext. 232 C 630 217 5052 jkral@meridiantechnologies.net