Business Analyst

Job Description Job Title: Business Analyst Location: Long Beach, California Length: On-going contract (Multi-year) Leading, with a team, or individually, develops or modifies business requirements and functional specifications for software application and technology projects, including Business Requirements Documents (BRDs) and Functional Requirements Documents (FRDs). Assists project managers by managing sub-teams or a portion of an overall project. Generally works on medium to large scale projects of moderate to significant complexity. Essential Functions Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business processes and associated IT application requirements Supports or leads the process of screening, framing and modeling ideas for process improvements or cost savings Develops and executes test strategies, plans, scenarios, and tracks resolution to identified defects Recommends promotion of software to production based on satisfactory test results Defines and documents business and IT system processes. Models AS-IS and TO-BE processes Conducts and facilitates JAD sessions to develop and coordinate the requirements, specifications, design, and testing efforts for medium to large projects Analyzes business workflow and system needs for conversions and migrations; assists in data mapping Defines and develops test plan documentation to support system validation and/or User Acceptance Testing Conducts gap analysis and uses analytical skills to identify root cause and assist with problem management Prepares high level user documentation and training materials Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Understand basic concepts of project management according to PMBOK and Project Management Lifecycle Demonstrated understanding of Software Development Life Cycles (SDLC) Intermediate level of knowledge in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Visio) Ability to articulate an appropriate course of action based on reading standard project documentation Ability to develop and document a work plan and estimate effort required to complete the work Ability to document business analysis deliverables such as requirements, workflow diagrams, and testing documentation Ability to work independently as well as within a team Attention to detail and accuracy Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to maintain attendance to support required quality and quantity of work Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective work relationships with co-workers, clients, members, providers and customers Qualifications Required Education: Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience 5+ years’ experience in application development support with proven analytical experience Demonstrates expertise in a variety of concepts, practices, and procedures applicable to job-related subject areas Broker (Medicare) experience – worked with process or systems for brokers Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr