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Systems Consultant jobs with green card sponsorship let foreign professionals build a permanent U.S. career in IT strategy, enterprise architecture, and infrastructure design. Employers sponsor EB-2 or EB-3 candidates through PERM labor certification, filing an I-140 petition after DOL approval and moving toward lawful permanent residency.
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The principal duties of this position are to serve as a systems analyst for the MMIS team under general supervision by the Bureau Chief of Business Systems Management. As such, the systems analyst is responsible for activities supporting MMIS operational activities including reporting and analytics, systems support, testing.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
- Serves as a liaison between the business programs and the IT organization to provide technical solutions to meet user needs.
- Develops, retrieves, and distributes reports and datasets to multiple internal and external stakeholders for purposes of monitoring, reconciliation, and operational processing.
- Performs operational support activities for the legacy MMIS and subsystems. Receives and responds to requests and inquiries from business stakeholders.
- Monitors vendor requests and coordinates between business and technical staff. Identifies trending issues and escalates to program management as needed.
- Translates business requests and needs into system requirements and technical requests. Serves as a subject matter expert associated with content, processes, and procedures.
- Performs highly complex analysis, design, and testing as an analyst, to meet the needs of the users of MMIS and its subsystems.
- Reviews and verifies QA and UA results as assigned. Documents issues and defects for triage and resolution.
- Proactively identifying risks, issues, and action items leading to possible solutions.
- Interacting with internal and external organizations (i.e. vendors, State and Federal government agencies, State providers, and other stakeholders).
- Works collaboratively with the MMIS vendor teams to support SDLC processes as well as support SCDHHS-specific code library changes to COBOL and JCL programs.
- Follows standard SDLC processes and contributes to ongoing process improvement.
- Communicates effectively in both written and spoken forms.
REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
- 5 years Medicaid or healthcare experience. (Experience working with Medicaid claims and provider operations concepts)
- Proficient in COBOL programming language.
- 5 years experience operating healthcare Mainframe systems for payers as a technical analyst or related duties.
- At least 3 years experience with EDI transactions, including managing companion guides.
- Experience working with a Medicaid eligibility and/or enrollment information system in an operations capacity.
- Understanding of MMIS mainframe capabilities and intricacies.
- MVS COBOL, JCL, IDMS/NETWORK, CA-ADS, CHANGEMAN, SAS
PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
- Subject Matter Expertise as it relates to MMIS Operations.
- Proficient in data analysis tools and techniques, such as SAS, Excel, data visualization tools, and statistical analysis software.
- Experience providing status reports and other technical or operational reports in a clear and concise manner.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical, business, or healthcare field.
- 7+ years of equivalent experience in systems analysis and/or computer systems development/modification may be substituted.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS/DUTIES:
- Self-motivated and able to learn on the job with little training/guidance.
- Able to review job schedules and logs to troubleshoot issues.
- Experience working in a cross-functional team environment.
- Superb written and oral communications skills, including the ability to relay moderately complex technical instructions and requests.
- Ability to effectively communicate with team members, technical team, key stakeholders, and vendors.
Benefits at IntelliBee
- Long-Term Stability: Join us on a multi-year opportunities with room to grow.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access quality healthcare benefits to keep you and your family well.
- Future Planning: Enroll in our 401(k) program and invest in your financial security.
- GC Assistance: We support immediate Green Card processing, if required.
OBJECTIVES TO BE FULFILLED BY CANDIDATE:
The principal duties of this position are to serve as a systems analyst for the MMIS team under general supervision by the Bureau Chief of Business Systems Management. As such, the systems analyst is responsible for activities supporting MMIS operational activities including reporting and analytics, systems support, testing.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
- Serves as a liaison between the business programs and the IT organization to provide technical solutions to meet user needs.
- Develops, retrieves, and distributes reports and datasets to multiple internal and external stakeholders for purposes of monitoring, reconciliation, and operational processing.
- Performs operational support activities for the legacy MMIS and subsystems. Receives and responds to requests and inquiries from business stakeholders.
- Monitors vendor requests and coordinates between business and technical staff. Identifies trending issues and escalates to program management as needed.
- Translates business requests and needs into system requirements and technical requests. Serves as a subject matter expert associated with content, processes, and procedures.
- Performs highly complex analysis, design, and testing as an analyst, to meet the needs of the users of MMIS and its subsystems.
- Reviews and verifies QA and UA results as assigned. Documents issues and defects for triage and resolution.
- Proactively identifying risks, issues, and action items leading to possible solutions.
- Interacting with internal and external organizations (i.e. vendors, State and Federal government agencies, State providers, and other stakeholders).
- Works collaboratively with the MMIS vendor teams to support SDLC processes as well as support SCDHHS-specific code library changes to COBOL and JCL programs.
- Follows standard SDLC processes and contributes to ongoing process improvement.
- Communicates effectively in both written and spoken forms.
REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
- 5 years Medicaid or healthcare experience. (Experience working with Medicaid claims and provider operations concepts)
- Proficient in COBOL programming language.
- 5 years experience operating healthcare Mainframe systems for payers as a technical analyst or related duties.
- At least 3 years experience with EDI transactions, including managing companion guides.
- Experience working with a Medicaid eligibility and/or enrollment information system in an operations capacity.
- Understanding of MMIS mainframe capabilities and intricacies.
- MVS COBOL, JCL, IDMS/NETWORK, CA-ADS, CHANGEMAN, SAS
PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
- Subject Matter Expertise as it relates to MMIS Operations.
- Proficient in data analysis tools and techniques, such as SAS, Excel, data visualization tools, and statistical analysis software.
- Experience providing status reports and other technical or operational reports in a clear and concise manner.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical, business, or healthcare field.
- 7+ years of equivalent experience in systems analysis and/or computer systems development/modification may be substituted.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS/DUTIES:
- Self-motivated and able to learn on the job with little training/guidance.
- Able to review job schedules and logs to troubleshoot issues.
- Experience working in a cross-functional team environment.
- Superb written and oral communications skills, including the ability to relay moderately complex technical instructions and requests.
- Ability to effectively communicate with team members, technical team, key stakeholders, and vendors.
Benefits at IntelliBee
- Long-Term Stability: Join us on a multi-year opportunities with room to grow.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access quality healthcare benefits to keep you and your family well.
- Future Planning: Enroll in our 401(k) program and invest in your financial security.
- GC Assistance: We support immediate Green Card processing, if required.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Systems Consultant
Align your credentials to EB-2 requirements
If your highest degree is a three-year bachelor's, document five years of progressive systems consulting experience to satisfy the EB-2 advanced-degree equivalent standard. USCIS reviews this combination closely, so gather detailed employment verification letters before you start applying.
Search for verified green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter for Systems Consultant roles where employers have an active green card sponsorship history. Migrate Mate surfaces employers who have filed PERM applications for this occupation, so you can prioritize outreach toward companies already familiar with the EB-2 and EB-3 process.
Verify your prevailing wage tier before negotiations
Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the prevailing wage for Systems Consultant roles in your target metro area before accepting an offer. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the PERM-certified wage level, and mismatches can delay or derail the DOL recruitment test.
Target employers with dedicated immigration counsel
Large enterprise technology firms and management consulting practices routinely run PERM processes and understand multi-year sponsorship timelines. Smaller employers often underestimate the recruitment advertising requirements, so ask directly whether they have an immigration attorney on retainer before you invest time in their process.
Understand how SOC codes affect your PERM classification
Systems Consultant roles may be filed under different Standard Occupational Classification codes depending on duties. The O*NET occupation profile for your specific role should match your actual day-to-day responsibilities, because a mismatch between your job description and the PERM filing can trigger a DOL audit.
Protect your priority date if you change employers
Once your I-140 is approved, your priority date can carry over to a new employer's I-140 petition. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability also lets you move to a same or similar Systems Consultant role without restarting the entire green card process.
Green Card Systems Consultant: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category fits a Systems Consultant role?
Most Systems Consultant positions qualify under EB-2 if the role requires an advanced degree or its equivalent, or under EB-3 if a bachelor's degree and two or more years of experience satisfy the job requirements. Your employer's immigration attorney determines the appropriate category based on the actual minimum requirements for the position, not your personal credentials.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary and subject to an annual lottery, while green card sponsorship through PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status leads to lawful permanent residency. The PERM process requires your employer to test the U.S. labor market through regulated recruitment and obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL before filing. There is no lottery, but nationals of high-demand countries can face significant priority-date backlogs before their I-485 becomes current.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Systems Consultants?
Migrate Mate is the recommended starting point. It shows employers with verified PERM filing history for Systems Consultant and related IT consulting occupations, so you can direct your applications toward companies that have already committed to the EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship process rather than those who may be open to it in theory only.
What does the PERM recruitment process mean for my job search timeline?
After DOL certifies the PERM application, your employer files the I-140 petition with USCIS. Only then does your priority date lock in and the wait for an available visa number begin. For nationals of countries without significant backlogs, the total timeline from PERM filing to green card approval often runs two to four years, though this varies based on DOL and USCIS workloads and your country of birth.
Can I change jobs after my employer starts the green card process?
It depends on where you are in the process. If your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more and the new role is in the same or a similar occupation, AC21 portability lets you change employers without restarting. If your I-140 was approved but your I-485 is not yet pending or is under 180 days old, your approved I-140 priority date can still carry over to a new employer's fresh PERM and I-140 filing.