Integration Lead – Home & Community-Based Services (HCBS)
Integration Lead – Home & Community-Based Services (HCBS) Location: Jefferson City, MO (onsite required) About Us: Known for “Delighting the Client” through performance, innovation, and an employee-centric culture, S2Tech is a fast-growing IT consulting company serving clients in over a quarter of the United States. We are widely recognized as a leading provider of both technical and business services in support of Health and Human Services-related projects. Why S2Tech?: Stable, privately-owned company with a strong reputation for building long-term client relationships through the delivery of consistent value-based service 25 years providing IT and Business services to private customers and government programs throughout the United States Expansive client portfolio and active projects – employees benefit from innovative project exposure and in-house skill development training/courses Corporate culture that emphasizes the importance of family and promotes a healthy work-life balance Offer competitive pay and a range of benefits, including: Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance – insurance premium assistance provided Additional Insurance (Life, Disability, etc.) Paid Time Off 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan & Health Savings Account Various training courses to promote continuous learning Corporate Wellness Program Be part of a company that gives back through its non-profit organization, Fortune Fund, which was launched in 2001. The goal of the Fortune Fund is to close the rural/urban divide by ensuring children in rural communities in India and the United States understand the importance of education & are aware of professional career opportunities, allowing them to link their professional & educational goals Job Overview: The Integration Lead is responsible for planning, designing, and overseeing all system integration activities for the implementation of a statewide Case Management System supporting Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waiver programs for the Missouri Department of Mental Health, Division of Developmental Disabilities. This role ensures seamless, secure, and reliable data exchange between the Case Management system and external state, federal, and third-party systems throughout all phases of implementation and operations. The Integration Lead works closely with the Project Manager, Technical Architect, Configuration Lead, Conversion Lead, Testing Lead, and State technical stakeholders to ensure integrations meet functional, technical, security, and performance requirements and support CMS certification readiness. Responsibilities: Integration Strategy & Planning Develop and maintain the Interface and Integration Plan, including scope, sequencing, dependencies, and technical approach Identify and document all required integrations, interfaces, and data exchange points (e.g., MMIS, prior authorization systems, reporting platforms, and external providers) Define integration standards, protocols, error handling, and monitoring strategies consistent with state and CMS requirements Align integration activities with the overall project schedule, phased implementation approach, and go-live milestones Design & Implementation Oversight Lead the design and implementation of system integrations, APIs, and data interfaces Coordinate with technical teams to define interface specifications, data mappings, transformation rules, and security controls Ensure integrations support HCBS business processes, including eligibility, person-centered service planning, service authorization, billing, utilization review, and reporting Support integration development across development, test, and production environments Testing, Validation & Readiness Collaborate with the Testing Lead to support integration testing, end-to-end testing, and UAT readiness Validate integration performance, data accuracy, reliability, and error resolution processes Support Operational Readiness Reviews (ORR), pilot activities, and go-live readiness related to integration components Assist with troubleshooting and resolution of integration defects and issues Governance, Security & Compliance Ensure integrations comply with applicable security, privacy, and data governance requirements, including HIPAA and CMS standards Support certification-related activities by providing integration documentation, test evidence, and technical artifacts Participate in project governance meetings, technical reviews, and milestone checkpoints Coordinate with IV&V and State technical oversight teams as required Qualifications: Minimum of five (5) years of experience leading system integration efforts for large-scale enterprise system implementations of similar scope and complexity Experience integrating Case Management, Medicaid, HCBS, eligibility, or health and human services systems Strong understanding of API-based integrations, data exchange standards, and middleware or integration platforms Experience working in multi-vendor, public-sector delivery environments Familiarity with security and compliance requirements related to system integrations Strong communication, documentation, and coordination skills Preferred: Experience supporting Medicaid Enterprise Systems (MES) or CMS-certified systems Familiarity with MITA standards and CMS certification expectations Experience integrating SaaS/COTS platforms with state systems such as MMIS Prior experience working with IV&V teams or state technical oversight organizations S2Tech is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer making decisions without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.
