Mgr Business Analysis

Health Net, Inc. (NYSE: HNT) is among the nation's largest publicly traded managed health care companies.  Health Net's mission is to help people be healthy, secure and comfortable.  The company's POS, HMO, insured PPO, behavioral health and government contracts subsidiaries provide health benefits to more than 7 million individuals.  For more information on Health Net, Inc., please visit the company's Web site at www.healthnet.com

JOB SUMMARY:

The Manager, Business Analysis is responsible for managing a team of Business Analysts who are responsible for providing cross-functional process analysis and improvement, documentation and data analysis for a division, segment or line of business.  This position also manages staff who represent business specialties or functions on formal project teams.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identifies, evaluates and documents business needs and objectives, operational processes and procedures, problems and requirements.
  
• Recommends operational and process improvements based on efficiencies and available technologies.
  
• Maintains a repository of performance metrics, and generates management reports illustrating statistical data, text and graphics
  
• Conducts secondary research using a variety of publications, services and health statistic databases.
  
• Produces documentation, including project plans, analytical reports, decision backup, information research reports, budget analyses, training plans, business justifications, and graphics.  
  
• Responsible for project modeling and forecasting. May manage a singular effort on a given project or lead a team to address a specific concern.
  
• May also be assigned lower level management functions.
  
• Coordinates with stakeholders to develop business cases for potential new products or initiatives.
  
• Documents and maintains workflow and business process models related to assigned projects. Models Processes and events.
  
• Works with other departments to identify and document business requirements, workflow, policies and procedures 
  
• Evaluates or assesses vendor features, functions, products, and attributes.
  
• Creates and executes user test plans.
  
• Documents project-planning assumptions, functional requirements, product features and specifications for programmers.
  
• May also be assigned some project management or project control responsibilities.
  
• Manages all aspects of operational analysis and documentation for assigned specialties and functions.
  
• Manages data analysis and projections in support of projects and initiatives.
  
• Ensures adherence to quality standards.
  
• Oversees documentation of scoping, evaluation and feasibility studies for assigned projects.
  
• Oversees analytical support for resource planning, cost estimates, human resource needs and budget development.
  
• Manages the development, reporting and analysis of specialized metrics.
  
• Develops process and operational recommendations.
  
• Participates with project teams to implement recommendations and communicate decisions.
  
• Conducts needs analyses and budget analyses.
  

REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Health Administration, Marketing, Finance, or related field preferred

Certification/License:

Experience:

Minimum seven years cross-functional business analysis experience, preferably in the Health Care industry with a minimum of three years in a management role

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to collect, analyze and present data
  
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills and ability to conduct business studies and recommend solutions
  
• Knowledge of functional area policies, procedures, processes, and standards
  
• Excellent writing skills for preparing narrative reports and correspondence
  
• Abilities in math, accounting and/or financial principles, as well as fundamental knowledge of and skill in statistical analysis
  
• Demonstrated mastery of the basic techniques of financial modeling, statistical analysis, accounting, business plan development and graphical displays of data
  
• Knowledge of process improvement, workflow, benchmarking and evaluation processes
  
• Knowledge and ability to apply advanced features of PC based programs and database management systems
  
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines
  
• Thorough knowledge of the features and capabilities of PC based software programs and automated database management systems
  
• Highly collaborative work and communication styles.
  
• Strong human relations skills and the ability to interact with various levels of personnel
  
• Excellent oral communication skills and the skill to prepare and deliver presentations in a variety of formats
  
• Demonstrated initiative and independence under minimal supervision in a fast-paced work environment
  
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple task, and meet deadlines with competing priorities
  
• Proven analytical, conceptual and strategic thinking skills
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with various levels of associates, clients and management
  
• Presentation to variety of audiences in a variety of formats
  
• Knowledge of IT functions, systems and capabilities
  
• Knowledge of BO (Business Objects) and Infoview
  

OR Any combination of academic education, professional training or work experience, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Health Net, Inc. supports a drug-free work environment and requires pre-employment background and drug screening.

Health Net and its subsidiaries are an Equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/V/D.