Associate Internal Business Systems Analyst

Job Title

Business Analyst

Job Description

This job performs business analysis tasks by supporting stakeholders of a specific system application(s), handling user inquiries/issues, and handling enhancements to the system. The incumbent understands a specific application or set of applications he/she supports, how users use the application, and what other systems integrate with the application. Understands how work is being conducted, and through analysis, determines solutions to the issue(s). Works with stakeholders to identify solutions that may include training, process change, or modifications to business rules. Traces business requirements through to test plans and cases, reducing time to fix issues and identify anomalies. The incumbent may interface with Application Development or roles involved in the analysis of the overall business process(es). Develops experience and competence working closely with experienced colleagues to advance professional track career.

Essential Responsibilities

• May work with customers, Application Developers, and other team members to capture capability needs and drive quality business solutions. Support creation and maintenance of deliverables such as business vision, requirements, personalization to different clients, and user interface design.
• Support the full software development life cycle by actively participating on project teams based upon experience and need.
• Provide business and/or subject matter expertise for both project and production related activities on less complex issues, including new strategic programs or initiatives impacting current and existing systems.
• Ensure compliance for required standards (e.g. SOC 2) and obtainment of all necessary approvals throughout the project life cycle.
• Assist in supporting various aspects of requirements testing (e.g. testing plan, testing scenarios, documentation, defect management) to ensure minimal production defects are realized and completing analysis of the results tying back to customer impacts.
• Run system reports and/or create simplistic ad-hoc reports, pulling data from various sources. Assist in the analysis of the reports to ensure system performance and/or results.
• Effectively communicates with team members, customers, partners and management, including assisting with or conducting requirement walkthroughs and sprint reviews, reporting project status, enabling vendor solutions and providing accurate and concise documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Required

• High School Diploma/GED

Substitutions

• None

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems or Business Administration/Management

Experience

Required

• 1 - 3 years in a relevant operational area (e.g. customer service, claims, enrollment and billing, etc.) to include 0 - 1 years of technical application experience

Preferred

• 0 - 1 years in the Health Insurance Industry
• 0 - 1 years in the Healthcare Industry
• 0 - 1 years in Lean/Six Sigma

Licenses and Certifications

Required

• None

Preferred

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• (Lean) Six Sigma

Skills

• Leadership
• Process Improvement
• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Communication Skills
• Presentation Delivery
• Customer Service
• Strategic Thinking
• Experience with Network Adequacy software
• Time and Distance Applications
• Regulatory Reporting
• SQL or SAS coding experience
• Jira or Agile working methodology

Language (Other than English)

None

Travel Required

0%- 25%

Physical, Mental Demands and Working Conditions

Position Type

Office-Based

Teaches / trains others regularly

Rarely

Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

Rarely

Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)

Never

Physical work site required

Yes

Lifting: up to 10 pounds

Rarely

Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds

Never

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds

Never

Compliance Requirement

This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Pay Range

Pay Range Minimum:

$25.02

Pay Range Maximum:

$38.76

Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate's qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below.

For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at View email address on click.appcast.io

California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice