Benefits:
Competitive salary
Location Hybrid: Quincy, MA
Experience Level
Senior Level (8 or more years of relevant experience)
Role Overview
The Senior Interface Analyst supports the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) by leading interface analysis, implementation, and operational support activities. This role serves as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, technical teams, vendors, and external partners to ensure reliable data exchange, system interoperability, and compliance with healthcare data standards. The position is responsible for managing interface lifecycles, supporting data migration initiatives, troubleshooting integration issues, and ensuring successful delivery of interface-related projects.
Key Responsibilities
Interface Analysis & Design
Gather, analyze, and validate interface requirements with business teams, vendors, and external partners
Design, maintain, and update interface specifications, schemas, record layouts, and file structures
Develop and document technical interface requirements and integration designs
Define and maintain SOAP, REST, and FHIR interface specifications, including request and response formats
Integration Development & Management
Coordinate implementation and enhancement of interfaces between internal and external systems
Support file-based and web service integrations across healthcare systems and trading partners
Ensure integration solutions align with business requirements and healthcare interoperability standards
Maintain interface documentation and technical specifications throughout the project lifecycle
Data Exchange & File Transfer Operations
Configure and manage SFTP connections for inbound and outbound data exchanges
Maintain file transfer schedules, directory structures, encryption standards, and access controls
Support HIPAA-compliant data exchange processes
Monitor interface operations and proactively identify risks or issues
Testing, Validation & Quality Assurance
Participate in design reviews, technical walkthroughs, and testing activities
Coordinate user acceptance testing and end-to-end integration testing
Validate XML, file exchange transactions, web services, and API integrations
Ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance during testing and implementation
Production Support & Troubleshooting
Investigate and resolve interface failures, connectivity issues, and data transmission problems
Serve as the primary escalation point for interface-related production incidents
Coordinate with infrastructure, development, and support teams to resolve technical issues
Provide post-implementation support and stabilization activities
Healthcare Data & Compliance Support
Support healthcare data exchanges and interoperability initiatives
Ensure adherence to HIPAA requirements, security policies, and regulatory standards
Assist with interface security reviews and compliance-related activities
Support data migration and validation efforts across healthcare systems
Stakeholder Management & Communication
Serve as the primary point of contact for interface-related initiatives
Communicate project status, risks, dependencies, and issues to stakeholders and leadership
Facilitate collaboration among business teams, vendors, infrastructure teams, and developers
Prepare status reports, presentations, and technical documentation
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, Healthcare Administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
8 or more years of IT experience with strong interface analysis and integration experience
Experience working on large-scale integration and data exchange projects
Strong understanding of interface design, data structures, and system integration principles
Experience with SOAP and REST web services
Experience with XML, XSD schema design, and validation techniques
Experience with SFTP and file transfer technologies
Experience with encryption, decryption, and secure data exchange methods
Strong SQL and database validation skills
Experience creating technical specifications and interface documentation
Strong business analysis skills across all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting Medicaid, healthcare, or health insurance systems
Knowledge of healthcare interoperability standards including FHIR
Experience with MMIS environments and healthcare transaction processing
Experience supporting cloud-hosted environments including AWS and Azure
Experience working with healthcare payers, providers, or trading partners
Experience working in Agile and Scrum environments
Experience with healthcare security, privacy, and HIPAA compliance standards
Experience supporting enterprise data migration initiatives
Core Skills & Attributes
Strong interface analysis and systems integration expertise
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
Strong ownership mentality with accountability for deliverables
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
Ability to translate technical concepts into business-friendly language
Detail-oriented with a focus on data quality and accuracy
Strong documentation and communication capabilities
Collaborative approach to working with technical and business teams
Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence
Key Technologies & Standards
Integration Technologies
SOAP Web Services
REST APIs
FHIR APIs
XML
XSD
SFTP
Databases & Data Management
SQL
Database Validation
Data Migration
Data Analysis
Cloud & Infrastructure
AWS
Microsoft Azure
Secure File Transfer Technologies
Security & Compliance
HIPAA
Encryption / Decryption
Access Controls
Secure Data Exchange
Methodologies
SDLC
Agile
Scrum
User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
End-to-End Testing
Production Support & Incident Management