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Senior Technical Advisor
Columbia, SC
Job Description
Internal Reference Number: 30109606
Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but for more than seven decades we've been part of the national landscape, with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. Business and political climates may change, but we're stronger than ever. Our A.M. Best rating is A+ (Superior) - making us the only health insurance company in South Carolina with that rating. We're the largest insurance company in South Carolina ... and much more. We are one of the nation's leading administrators of government contracts. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast. We also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies that allows us to build on a variety of business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team!
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains Affirmative Action programs to promote employment opportunities for minorities, females, disabled individuals and veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but for more than seven decades we've been part of the national landscape, with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. Business and political climates may change, but we're stronger than ever. Our A.M. Best rating is A+ (Superior) - making us the only health insurance company in South Carolina with that rating. We're the largest insurance company in South Carolina ... and much more. We are one of the nation's leading administrators of government contracts. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast. We also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies that allows us to build on a variety of business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team!
Position Notes:
- Estimated contract duration is 12 months.
- This is a remote opportunity.
- Fee-for-Service Application Support is required.
- A thorough understanding of Medicare operations/transactions related to claims processing for FISS, MCS, DME and CWF applications and processing.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide senior level technical expertise on decisions and priorities regarding the enterprise's overall systems architecture, and instrumental in analysis and recommendation of infrastructure, architecture, application and performance enhancements.
- Provides complex and vital knowledge critical to the setting of vision and strategies within the IT organization.
- 40% Serve as a technical expert resource within IT in planning, strategizing and developing resource requirements and direction for applications, architecture and/or infrastructure.
- Review and design system software and hardware builds analyzing system options, risks, cost vs. benefit, and impact on the enterprise business process and goals. Develop and document the framework for integration and implementation for changes to technical standards.
- 20% Provide expert technical guidance to project team areas as appropriate. Evaluate vendor-supplied software packages and make recommendations to IT management.
- In coordination with Project Leads, provide input on all proposals that could potentially impact systems.
- May perform sizing on proposed new services and systems through simulations of system configurations and capacity modeling for multiple platforms to establish capacity requirements.
- 20% Review customer requests, security patches, and audit requirements for additions or changes to systems, and evaluate feasibility to determine if/how to handle the request while maintaining an adequate/appropriate overall systems infrastructure.
- To determine if requested changes are possible, review system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations.
- Ensure data integrity and space requirements are met across a variety of platforms. Provide data needed to ensure reliability and availability of platforms to meet business objectives.
- 20% Facilitate the establishment and implementation of standards and guidelines that guide the design of technology solutions, including architecting and implementing solutions requiring integration of multiple platforms, operating systems, and applications across the enterprise.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Strong analytical and logical thinking skills.
- Thorough understanding of operating systems and foundation architecture.
- Expert knowledge of the following as applicable: systems programming, graphical user interfaces, control languages, development, quality assurance, integration methodologies, and the use of currently utilized programming productivity tools. Expert knowledge in the analysis of system software, tools, technologies, and/or products and making recommendations for performance enhancements.
- Thorough understanding of the implications of multiple systems software products.
Required Software and Other Tools:
- Standard office equipment.
Work Environment:
- Fast paced, multi-platformed environment which may require action and response 24X7 to support the technical business needs of the customer.
Required Education:
- Bachelor's degree Computer Science, Information Systems, or another job-related field or 4 years of job-related work experience or 2 years of job-related experience plus an associate degree in computer science, Information Technology or other job-related degree
Required Work Experience:
- 12 Years IT experience including 7 years progressive responsibility within area of expertise.
The pay range that Magnit reasonably expects to pay for this position is: $49.41-$65.88/hour. Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K.
BlueCross is a strong supporter of our veterans, and many service men and women have joined our ranks. We've found the dedication, work ethic and job skills that serve well in the military excel in many of our lines of business, and we proudly have veterans filling positions in Human Resources, Information Technology, Customer Service, Operations, General Services and more.
Through our government contracts, we also have employees serving at Shaw Air Force Base, the Naval Health Clinic in Charleston, the Naval Hospital in Beaufort and in our hometown of Columbia, S.C., at Ft. Jackson.If you are a full-time employee in the National Guard or Reserves, we will even cover the difference in your pay if you are called to active duty.If you're ready to join in a diverse company with secure, community roots and an innovative future, apply for a position now!
]]>BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains Affirmative Action programs to promote employment opportunities for minorities, females, disabled individuals and veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Associate Degree
Required Experience
2 to 4 years
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