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Systems Consultant roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when grounded in computer science, information systems, or engineering degrees. Sponsoring employers file an LCA with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, covering up to three years of status with extensions to six.
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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 H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Systems Consultant
Align your degree to the role
USCIS evaluates whether your bachelor's degree field directly relates to systems consulting duties. Frame your credentials around systems architecture, information technology, or computer science to satisfy the specialty occupation requirement before your employer files the I-129.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the certified wage level for your SOC code and work location before accepting an offer. Your employer's LCA must meet that threshold, so knowing it in advance prevents surprises during the filing process.
Find sponsors through verified LCA data
Target employers with active H-1B LCA filings for systems consulting roles by searching Migrate Mate, which surfaces verified sponsorship history by role and location so you spend time on employers already familiar with the filing process.
Confirm each worksite gets its own LCA
If your consulting role places you at client sites, each distinct worksite location requires its own certified LCA filed with DOL before you begin work there. Raise this with your employer early so filings don't lag behind project assignments.
Check your O*NET classification before interviews
Review the O*NET occupation profile for your systems consulting specialty to understand which job duties and degree fields USCIS expects to see. Interviewers at sponsoring firms often structure the role description around these codes to strengthen the petition.
File for premium processing on complex petitions
If your employer's I-129 involves a niche consulting subspecialty or an unusually complex degree-to-role justification, premium processing through USCIS cuts the adjudication window significantly and reduces uncertainty around your start date.
H-1B Visa Systems Consultant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Systems Consultant role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as computer science, information systems, or systems engineering. Employers strengthen the petition by tying every core duty to degree-level theoretical knowledge. Generic consulting roles that accept any degree field are more likely to face a Request for Evidence from USCIS.
How does multi-site consulting work affect my H-1B LCA?
Each distinct worksite where you perform H-1B duties needs its own certified Labor Condition Application filed with DOL before work begins at that location. If your engagement model rotates you across client offices, your employer must maintain a portfolio of certified LCAs covering each address. A single LCA does not cover unspecified or future locations.
How long does H-1B status last for a Systems Consultant position?
USCIS grants H-1B status for up to three years on the initial petition, with one extension available for a total of six years. Beyond six years, continued H-1B status typically requires an approved immigrant visa petition or another qualifying basis under AC21 provisions for long-pending green card cases.
What should I look for in an employer's H-1B sponsorship history for consulting roles?
Focus on whether the employer has filed LCAs for systems consulting or closely related SOC codes, not just general technology roles. Prior certified LCAs in your specialty signal that the employer's legal team already understands the degree-to-role justification USCIS expects. Migrate Mate surfaces this sponsorship history by role, making it straightforward to identify experienced sponsors before you apply.
Can my employer transfer my H-1B if I move between consulting projects with different clients?
Your H-1B status stays tied to the sponsoring employer rather than the end client, so you don't need a new petition when moving between projects under the same employer. The employer does need to file an amended I-129 with USCIS if your role, title, or salary changes materially between engagements, and must certify a new LCA for each new worksite location.