Business Analyst - Consultant

Talent Software Services, Inc.

Columbia, SC

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$79–$79 Per Hour

SKILLS

Budgeting, Business Analysis, Business Architecture, Business Processes, Business Solutions, Business Support, Calendar Management, Change Management, Channel Strategies, Communication Skills, Consulting, Contract Negotiation, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Data Structures, Detail Oriented, Documentation Design, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Healthcare, IT Requirements, Information Architecture, Information Technology & Information Systems, Medicaid, Mentoring, Multitasking, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Performance Reviews, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Analysis, Project/Program Management, Requirements Management, Resource Management, System Integration (SI), Training/Teaching

LOCATION

Columbia, SC

POSTED

25 days ago

Daily Duties/Responsibilities:

The Business Analyst will serve as a liaison between the business community and the IT organization to provide technical solutions to meet user needs. They will work with the Program Manager and the Lead Project Managers and will support the Project Management team to ensure the principles, business goals and values of the program are met. The Business Analyst will:

Possess expertise in the business unit(s) they support, as well as an understanding of the IT organization's systems and capabilities
Analyze business partner's operations to understand their strengths and weaknesses to determine opportunities to automate processes and functions
Assist in the business process redesign and documentation as needed for new technology
Translate high level business requirements into functional specifications for the IT organization and manage changes to such specifications
Educate the IT organization on the direction of the business
Negotiate agreements and commitments by facilitating communication between business unit(s) and IT from initial requirements to final implementation
Possess an understanding of technological trends and use this knowledge to bring solutions to business units supported to enhance the enterprise's competitive edge

General Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform business process analysis and performance assessments for the assigned projects
Train and mentor team members in delivering high quality business solutions that meet the overall strategy and vision
Build positive relationships with clients and proactively address specific needs
Lead business design sessions within assigned modules and work streams
Advocate and lead business integration in support of the MES Modernization
Drive, though dynamic discussion, efficient configuration of data within the core modules of MES Modernization
Provide liaison role between business and IT verticals
Ensure project deliverables for each project connect to the operational principles
Coordinate priorities and resources between multiple projects.
Provide updates on status and issues for all assignments
Participate in scheduled operational meetings and routine team leads meetings
Lead cross-functional meetings and produce business designs that integrate functionality across modules
Facilitate sessions to effectively resolve issues if any
Provide recommendations of appropriate resources if necessary to ensure assignments are completed within given time and budget
Create and maintain key performance indicators to indicate project progress toward business integration goals

Required Skills (rank in order of Importance):

7+ years of experience in commercial healthcare
3+ years' experience in State Medicaid payer system integration and delivery
3+ years familiarity with Medicaid Information Technology Architecture (MITA) business architecture principles
6+ years familiarity with standard data structures, electronic data interchange, processes and related file formats
6+ years of knowledge of business processes, methods/procedures, and technology
6 + years' experience with inner workings of cross functional projects

Required Education:
Bachelor's degree in a technical, business, or healthcare field or equivalent experience.

Preferred Skills (rank in order of Importance):

6+ years of large business and technology integration
6+ years of knowledge of Federal Certification requirements and processes
6+ years of Project management experience

additional duties/skills:

Ability to effectively work within verbal and written communication
Ability to work in a professional office environment with a diverse group of teammates

Must have exceptional attention to detail

Business Analyst - Consultant

Talent Software Services, Inc.

Columbia, SC

About the Company

Talent Software Services, Inc.

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