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Business Systems Analyst Senior

Arkansas Blue Cross

Little Rock, AR

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Administrative Skills, Administrator Documentation, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Analysis Skills, Business Skills, Business Solutions, Claims Processing, Coaching, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Conference Management, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Establish Priorities, Financial Systems, Healthcare Management, Insurance, Interpersonal Skills, Lead Generation, Leadership, Lift/Move 40 Pounds, Managed Care, Marketing, Mentoring, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visual Basic, Multitasking, Object Oriented Programming (OOP) Languages, People Management, Performance Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Reporting Skills, Requirements Management, Root Cause Analysis, SQL (Structured Query Language), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Testing, Statistics, Structured Programming Methodologies, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Analysis, Systems/Internals Programming, Team Player, Technical Writing, Test Case, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Scripts, Testing, Time Management, Training Program Development, Trend Analysis, User Groups, Workflow Analysis
LOCATION
Little Rock, AR
POSTED
3 days ago
To learn more about Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield Hiring Policies, please click here. Job Summary The Business Systems Analyst gathers business requirements and translates them into functional and technical requirements within the appropriate application systems, in some cases serving as a technical liaison between the IT development team and the business community. Analysis and configuration of application systems, modifying existing systems to improve workflow or to serve new purposes is critical in this role. Incumbent is responsible for ensuring functionality, user acceptance and effective implementation of changes is met to solve problems, achieve business requirements and improve system performance. Requirements EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Healthcare Management or related field. In lieu of degree, five (5) years' health related non-clerical experience with an insurance, managed care, healthcare or technology related organization will be considered. EXPERIENCE Minimum five (5) years' business solutions analysis experience with a complex system technology. OR applicable Masters in related field with minimum three (3) years’ experience. Proficiency working with rational databases, structured system programming and coding schemes, Structured Query language, object-oriented programming (Microsoft Access or Visual Basic), systems development life cycle application, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) required. Project management experience. Possess in-depth knowledge of insurance technology business solutions such as claims processing, marketing, membership, enrollment, customer service, financial and provider systems. ESSENTIAL SKILLS & ABILITIES Problem Sensitivity Detail Oriented Workflow Analysis Data testing and/or software application testing Systems analysis skills Technical and analytical skills Excellent communication skills Project management skills Demonstrated innovation in identifying, proposing and overseeing the execution of business solutions. Ability to build collaborative relationships. Ability to interpret complex documentation. Ability to use query tools such as SQL. Skills • Critical Thinking • Decision Making • Elicitation • Interpersonal Communication • Microsoft Office • Multitasking • Oral Communications • Problem Sensitivity • Relationship Building • Results Interpretation • Structured Query Language (SQL) • Workload Prioritization • Written Communication Responsibilities • Collaborates with various internal departments, analysts, development teams, external customers, and leadership to obtain cross functional team consensus on the interpretation of business requirements and needs. • Designs and develops reports and data delivery by analyzing and summarizing the information and trends to make recommendations regarding system changes. • Develops system requirement documents and technical specification documents for applications, which may also be used to assist user groups with the development and delivery of training programs or presentations. Conducts training of new procedures, system modifications and system releases upon request. • Integrates data from multiple data sources or functional areas, ensures data accuracy and integrity, and updates data as needed to develop statistics and design methodologies to be used for decision making and new business solutions initiatives. • Leads the design of new projects and programs by evaluating current practices, while conferring with management in order to define scope of work, purpose, goals and objectives, timelines and resource requirements for implementation. • Performs other duties as assigned. • Performs root-cause analysis and audits to verify workflow and identify process improvements. Confers with internal and external customers to identify system requirements. Configure system through the use of logic statements and devise effective solutions to these problems and new opportunities. • Provides guidance with developing test scripts, executing test plans and maintaining test cases to assess system functionality and ensure user acceptance testing. • Serves as a coach and mentor for team members; transferring knowledge to less experienced team members. • Serves as a technical expert to guide the research, design, development, testing, documentation, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation of new systems and enhancement of existing systems to meet business needs. • Serves as project lead on small to large scale projects ensuring process/system improvement initiatives are met according to specifications and on time. Certifications Security Requirements This position is identified as level three (3). This position must ensure the security and confidentiality of records and information to prevent substantial harm, embarrassment, inconvenience, or unfairness to any individual on whom information is maintained. The integrity of information must be maintained as outlined in the company Administrative Manual. Segregation of Duties Segregation of duties will be used to ensure that errors or irregularities are prevented or detected on a timely basis by employees in the normal course of business. This position must adhere to the segregation of duties guidelines in the Administrative Manual. Employment Type Regular ADA Requirements 2.1 General Office Worker, Semi-Active, Campus Travel - Someone who normally works in an office setting or remotely, periodically has lifting and carrying requirements up to 40 lbs and routinely travels for work within walking distance of location of primary work assignment as essential functions of the job. Arkansas Blue Cross is consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in Central Arkansas. Why? We Love our Employees At Arkansas Blue Cross, we care about the health, wellness, and education of our employees. We offer many great incentives such as: Tuition reimbursement. Club Blue, a free, onsite gym to encourage exercise. Green Leaf Grill and Green Leaf Grill Express, onsite restaurants in Little Rock that promote healthy eating. Incentives for wellness education and exercise We Love our Culture The average tenure is 10 years with hundreds of employees having been here 15 years or longer. Our inclusive culture brings employees together to connect while celebrating our differences. We Love our Community Our employees often volunteer within their communities, at charity events, walks and runs, schools and nonprofits. When disasters strike, our employees help wherever they are needed. It’s just another way we show that Blue cares.

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