Business Systems Analyst helps client areas achieve their objectives by serving as a resource across functional boundaries and business areas in the analysis of business and user needs, application of technology solutions. IT Business Systems Analysts lead the integration of multiyear projects with the highest levels of risk, complexity, budget dollars and impact to the business. Provides consultation to define and achieve objectives, identify risk and implement technology solutions. Analyzes and documents business and user needs and ensures technical requirements and project plans are in alignment with business needs. Defines technology and business process scope and objectives as well as detailed business requirements and works with IT partners to translate into technical systems requirements. Is accountable for researching use and implications of technology solutions for assigned client areas and formulating recommendations for systems users to enable continuous improvement. Provides recommendations to systems users and partners in IT to enable continuous improvement. The Business Analyst utilizes extensive knowledge of assigned business area(s) operations and the IT systems/applications used. Prepares written project deliverables and requirements documents.

• Documents business requirements that capture business needs and process scenarios.
• Researches, documents and clarifies process and workflow questions.
• Coordinates, produces and distributes business documents such as reports, system and process documentation.
• Actively participates in project meetings.
• Leads requirements gathering sessions.
• Conducts business process analysis, needs assessment and cost-benefit analysis studies and provides input into business case.
• Builds internal partnerships to improve communication, coordination, collaboration and effective working relationships.
• Ensures client needs and expectations are met.Writes or assists with writing test conditions, scripts, and/or scenarios.
• Participates in testing.Identifies risks, evaluates controls and prepares findings and recommendations.
• Mentors and coaches less experienced IT Business AnalystsRequirements:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Experience in applying research methodology to business solutions
• Experience with MS Suite products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated negotiation skills and ability to build relationships.
• Extensive use of structured techniques for analysis and design with tools like Enterprise Architect, Rational Requisite Pro, MS Visio.
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to manage tasks independently and take ownership of responsibilities
• Should be able to write complex SQL queries and perform analysis on Production issues.
• Should be able to create cross walks to map data flow from one system to another.

Preferred:

• Healthcare industry related experience a plus.
• Knowledge of Enrollment and Billing, Provider Contracting is a Plus.