Senior Business Analyst

Role Snapshot The Sr. Business Analyst serves as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and Information Technology, translating business requirements into technical solutions that improve efficiency, accuracy, and reporting capabilities. The role is responsible for analyzing business processes, developing and enhancing automated workpapers and reporting tools, and supporting the design and maintenance of systems used throughout the cost reporting process. The Sr. Business Analyst is accountable to support the delivery of scalable solutions that support organizational objectives. Role Snapshot The Sr. Business Analyst serves as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and Information Technology, translating business requirements into technical solutions that improve efficiency, accuracy, and reporting capabilities. The role is responsible for analyzing business processes, developing and enhancing automated workpapers and reporting tools, and supporting the design and maintenance of systems used throughout the cost reporting process. The Sr. Business Analyst is accountable to support the delivery of scalable solutions that support organizational objectives. Salary Range 80-90k The base pay offered for this position may vary within the posted range based on your job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Work Location Our first consideration will be to have this employee live in the state of Wisconsin to take advantage of Hybrid work and collaboration. Employees within 45 miles of WPS Headquarters (1717 W. Broadway in Madison, WI, 53713) will be expected to be able to be able to work Hybrid 2 days a week on a regular basis. As a secondary consideration, we do offer remote work in the following approved states: We are open to remote work in the following approved states: Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin How do I know this opportunity is right for me? If you enjoy the following: Partner with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements, translating operational needs into technical solutions and system enhancements. Design, develop, maintain, and enhance automated workpapers, reports, and business processes using VBA, SQL, Power Query, and related technologies. Analyze data from multiple sources to improve reporting accuracy, streamline workflows, and support audit and financial reporting activities. Collaborate with IT teams to define system requirements, test new functionality, troubleshoot issues, and support implementation of technology solutions. Develop and maintain technical documentation, process documentation, and user guides for automated tools, databases, and reporting solutions. Research emerging technologies and recommend process improvements to enhance automation, efficiency, and data integrity across the department. Other job-related responsibilities may be assigned as required. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems or related field or equivalent combination of education and related work experience. Five (5) or more years of experience as a Business Analyst or in a similar analytical role. Proficient in VBA, Power Query, and SQL Database. Demonstrated experience leading requirements gathering and producing documentation to capture and organize business needs into clear, actionable items. Expertise documenting workflows and identifying opportunities for incremental improvements. Strong communication and collaboration skills with ability to effectively engage stakeholders and maintain progress visibility. Strong organization and time management skills with the ability to effectively manage priorities and deadlines within short delivery cycles. Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Preferred Qualifications MS Access experience. Knowledge of Medicare cost report process. Remote Work Requirements Wired (ethernet cable) internet connection from your router to your computer. High speed cable or fiber internet. Minimum of 10 Mbps downstream and at least 1 Mbps upstream internet connection (can be checked at Please review Remote Worker FAQs for additional information. Benefits Remote and hybrid work options available Performance bonus and/or merit increase opportunities 401(k) with a 100% match for the first 3% of your salary and a 50% match for the next 2% of your salary (100% vested immediately) Competitive paid time off Health insurance, dental insurance, and telehealth services start DAY 1 Professional and Leadership Development Programs Review additional benefits: ( Who We Are WPS, a health solutions company, is a leading not-for-profit health insurer and federal government contractor headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. WPS offers health insurance plans for individuals, families, seniors and group health plans for small to large businesses. We process claims and provide customer support for beneficiaries of the Medicare program and manage benefits for millions of active-duty and retired military personnel across the U.S. and abroad. WPS has been making healthcare easier for the people we serve for nearly 80 years. Proud to be military and veteran ready. Culture Drives Our Success WPS’ culture is where the great work and innovations of our people are seen, fueled and rewarded. We accomplish this by creating an open and empowering employee experience. We recognize the benefits of employee engagement as an investment in our workforce—both current and future—to effectively seek, leverage, and include differing and unique perspectives that fuel agility and innovation on high-performing teams. This results in people bringing their authentic selves to work every day in an organization that successfully adapts to business changes and new opportunities. We are proud of the recognition we have received from local and national organization regarding our culture and workplace: WPS Newsroom - Awards and Recognition. Sign up for Job Alerts FOLLOW US! Instagram LinkedIn Facebook WPS Health Blog Medicare (GHA) This position supports services under Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) contract(s). As such, the role is subject to all applicable federal regulations, CMS contract requirements, and WPS internal policies, including but not limited to standards for data security, privacy, confidentiality, and program integrity. CMS contractors and their personnel are subject to screening and background investigation including fingerprinting prior to being granted access to information systems and/or sensitive data to safeguard government resources that provide critical services #J-18808-Ljbffr