IT Healthcare Consultant - IV&V Technical Engineer - Consultant

• Advise development/product teams on data model changes and extensions.
• Perform hands-on SQL development and application/database support (aligned with Microsoft best practices).
• Collaborate with Clemson’s Oracle/IDMS DBA teams to manage test, staging, and production databases.
• Develop and execute data migration plans for legacy-to-new data transfers.
• Coordinate with vendors, providers, associations, and other agencies.
• Monitor and analyze performance data, recommend solutions, and implement optimizations.
• Participate in a 24x7 on-call support rotation.
• Document and develop database operational procedures.
• Contribute to project planning, including effort estimation and resource allocation., Lumen and / or its clients will not provide equipment (Laptop, monitor, etc.) to the selected contractor. The contractor must have their own equipment. Access to a virtual desktop set up (software) will be provided by Lumen’s client, allowing the user access to the required systems and technology.

This high-visibility project supports various existing and new solutions within South Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS). The team consists of Clemson IT professionals, experienced consultants, and state staff, working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The initiative leverages modern technologies, requires strong teamwork, and values flexibility, innovation, and self-motivation., * Proven enterprise-level SQL DBA experience in Linux/Windows environments.

• Experience with Data Guard.
• Strong background supporting development teams building web-based solutions.
• Knowledge of database scalability, operations, and best practices.
• Hands-on experience with IT development and implementation projects.
• Strong project planning skills (effort estimation, resource allocation).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (written & verbal).
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
• High integrity and confidence to make critical decisions under visibility., * Familiarity with Oracle Enterprise Manager.
• Healthcare IT experience, particularly handling PHI/PII data.
• Experience with data and traffic encryption.
• Vendor management background.
• Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) knowledge.
• Medicaid operations or public sector experience., * Bachelor’s degree in a technical, business, or related field (required).
• Master’s degree (preferred).
• SQL training/certification from a recognized provider (beneficial)., * Strong communication skills are essential. Candidates unable to articulate technical knowledge clearly will not be successful.