Sr. Business Analyst

Sr. Business AnalystLocation: Orange, California (Partial Remote)Role OverviewWe are seeking a Sr. Business Analyst to perform business analysis activities with a high level of competence and independence. This role involves supporting best practices and a culture of learning for business analysis. The ideal candidate will not have a majority of experience focused on data-related projects, excessive agile scrum support, or reporting on sprints. Resumes should provide specific descriptions of business analysis deliverables, artifacts, and applied methodologies.Key ResponsibilitiesPlan and execute an approach for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with stakeholders.Plan and execute business analysis governance to define how decisions are made about requirements and designs, including reviews, change control, approvals, and prioritization.Develop and manage an information management approach for how business analysis information will be stored and accessed.Conduct elicitation to draw out, explore, and identify information relevant to a change, and confirm results for accuracy and consistency.Communicate business analysis information to ensure stakeholders have a shared understanding.Trace and maintain requirements to ensure alignment and consistency throughout the requirements life cycle.Assess the implications of proposed changes to requirements and designs.Specify, model, verify, and validate requirements to meet quality standards and business needs.Define design options that achieve the desired future state.Perform miscellaneous tasks in support of project management or the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).Required QualificationsEducation:A High School diploma or equivalent is required.A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience is required.Experience:At least 5-8 years in a recent senior-level Business Analyst role.Experience in problem-solving using structured approaches to develop and implement solutions.Demonstrated ability in creative and conceptual thinking to apply new ideas and synthesize information.Familiarity with the operational culture of highly regulated industries.Experience facilitating group discussions and working productively with team members and stakeholders.Background using software to support the SDLC (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jira).Skills:Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint, and Teams.Effective communication skills with the ability to modulate content for various audiences.Leadership and influence skills for negotiation and conflict resolution among team members and stakeholders.Preferred QualificationsHealth Insurance industry experience.Relevant professional Business Analysis Certification(s).Experience with Requirement Management Software (e.g., JAMA, Rally).Skills associated with coordination and leadership of business analysts for potential future growth into a Lead Business Analyst role.Work EnvironmentThe successful candidate must be able to sit for extended periods of time and occasionally stand and walk. This role requires adequate hearing for phone work and close vision with the ability to adjust focus. The candidate must be able to use a keyboard and other office equipment. The ability to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally is required. Apex Systems