Analyst, Business Systems II - Request #35626959 - BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

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Job Title: Analyst, Business Systems II

Position Details:

• Role is 100% Onsite in Nashville, TN -There is NO flexibility here - If a candidate is relocating, they will need to have a firm date of when they will be in Nashville. Manager may also look to do a follow up in person interview with candidates relocating so they will need to be onsite for that. 
• This position is full-time onsite located at 26 Century Blvd., Ste. ST610 Nashville, TN 37214-3685.
• (40 hours/week, 8 hours/day) Monday – Friday.

Required Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Business Administration, or other job-related field OR 4 years of job-related work experience or 2 years of job-related experience plus an associate’s degree in computer science, Business Administration or other job-related degree.

Required Work Experience: 4 years of IT business analysis experience.

Require Skills and Abilities:

• IT Business Analysis Healthcare experience.
• Proficiency in Visio and Excel.
• Agile and Waterfall methodology.
• Demonstrated understanding of concepts of the supported business unit. 
• Basic knowledge of standard industry practices. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of procedures for the business unit. 
• Able to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, including the ability to express complex technical and business concepts to all management levels, peers, and the business units. 
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills. 
• Understands how IT affects an organization and is able to link it to business processes.
• Excellent analytical skills. 
• Good conceptual skills. 
• Able to read and comment on test plans and test matrices, project plans, and scope and design documents.
• Direct experience in Healthcare, Medicare/Medicaid in related BSA role.
• Candidate will need good job duration as the end goal is to convert the right candidate.

***Candidates with Life Insurance background have struggled in this role. Please hold off on submitting candidates with that background***

Required Software and Tools: Microsoft Office.

Preferred Licenses and Certificates: SAFe Scaled Agile Certification and CBAP and/or demonstrated continuous learning in the Business Analysis profession.

Duties:

• Defines customer needs in technical and business contexts. Ensure the proposed technical and business solutions meet the customer's objectives for the work effort. 
• Provide guidance with planning and prioritization of business support-related activities.
• 30% Elicit and document user requirements to meet a business objective. Identify and validate requirements and organize the information into a logical document that is understood by the customer and Information Systems. •25% Guide both technical and customer departments in the development of the systems that support the business solution.
• 10% Facilitate the transfer of knowledge about the direction of the business units to others who support them.
• 10% Ensure the accurate deployment of solutions through review of problem logs, assisting with test plans and test matrices, and other analysis activities. •10% Provide input on the business direction for system changes.
• 10% Validate the business need for solutions to business problems and process improvements.
• 5% Assist in the development and documentation of training materials. Mentor or train less experienced staff. 

Required Skills and Abilities: 

• Required Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Business Administration, or another job-related field OR 4 years of job-related work experience OR 2 years of job-related experience plus an associate’s degree in computer science, Business Administration or other job-related degree. 
• Required Work Experience: 4 years of IT business analysis experience. 
• Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree-in Computer Science, Business Administration, OR other job-related field OR 4 years of job-related experience with government business and/or BCBS companies. 
• Preferred Licenses and Certificates: Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), HIPAA, LOMA.
• Demonstrated understanding of concepts of the supported business unit. Basic knowledge of standard industry practices. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of procedures for the business unit. 
• Able to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, including the ability to express complex technical and business concepts to all management levels, peers, and the business units. 
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills. Understands how IT affects an organization and is able to link it to business processes. 
• Excellent analytical skills. 
• Good conceptual skills. 
• Able to read and comment on test plans and test matrices, project plans, and scope and design documents. 
• Required Software and Other Tools: Microsoft Office. 
• Preferred Skills and Abilities: Conceptual understanding of project management techniques. 
• Able to influence and negotiate solutions to business problems. 
• Preferred Software and Other Tools: Visio, MS Project or similar software, data mining using DB2, SQL, and/or other tools. 
• Work Environment: Fast-paced, high demand environment. 
• Work is frequently performed against mandated deadlines. Knowledge of when and what to delegate is essential in order to balance multiple high-priority tasks. 
• Fast paced, multi-platformed environment which may require action and response 24X7 to support the technical business needs of the customer. 

This is the pay range that Magnit reasonably expects to pay someone for this position is $28.85/hour - $38.47/hour. Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K (provided minimum eligibility hours are met).

BlueCross is a strong supporter of our veterans, and many service men and women have joined our ranks. We’ve found the dedication, work ethic and job skills that serve well in the military excel in many of our lines of business, and we proudly have veterans filling positions in Human Resources, Information Technology, Customer Service, Operations, General Services and more. 

Through our government contracts, we also have employees serving at Shaw Air Force Base, the Naval Health Clinic in Charleston, the Naval Hospital in Beaufort and in our hometown of Columbia, S.C., at Ft. Jackson. If you are a full-time employee in the National Guard or Reserves, we will even cover the difference in your pay if you are called to active duty. If you're ready to join in a diverse company with secure, community roots and an innovative future, apply for a position now!