Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : IT Healthcare Consultant - Business Analyst (Hybrid)
Location : Columbia, SC
Duration : 12 Months
Job Description :
The Business Analyst will serve as a liaison between the business community and the IT organization to provide technical solutions to meet user needs. They will work with the Program Manager and the Lead Project Managers and will support the Project Management team to ensure the principles, business goals and values of the program are met.
The Business Analyst will :
- Possess expertise in the business unit(s) they support, as well as an understanding of the IT organization's systems and capabilities
- Analyze business partner's operations to understand their strengths and weaknesses to determine opportunities to automate processes and functions
- Assist in the business process redesign and documentation as needed for new technology
- Translate high level business requirements into functional specifications for the IT organization and manage changes to such specifications
- Educate the IT organization on the direction of the business
- Negotiate agreements and commitments by facilitating communication between business unit(s) and IT from initial requirements to final implementation
- Possess an understanding of technological trends and use this knowledge to bring solutions to business units supported to enhance the enterprise's competitive edge
General Duties and Responsibilities :
Perform business process analysis and performance assessments for the assigned projectsTrain and mentor team members in delivering high quality business solutions that meet the overall strategy and visionBuild positive relationships with clients and proactively address specific needsLead business design sessions within assigned modules and work streamsAdvocate and lead business integration in support of the MES ModernizationDrive, though dynamic discussion, efficient configuration of data within the core modules of MES ModernizationProvide liaison role between business and IT verticalsEnsure project deliverables for each project connect to the operational principlesCoordinate priorities and resources between multiple projects.Provide updates on status and issues for all assignmentsParticipate in scheduled operational meetings and routine team leads meetingsLead cross-functional meetings and produce business designs that integrate functionality across modulesFacilitate sessions to effectively resolve issues if anyProvide recommendations of appropriate resources if necessary to ensure assignments are completed within given time and budgetCreate and maintain key performance indicators to indicate project progress toward business integration goals.Required Skills (rank in order of importance) :
7 years of experience in commercial healthcare6 years of experience eliciting, mining, and documenting business rules / processes3 years of experience in State Medicaid payer system integration and delivery3 years of experience with inner workings of cross functional projects3 years familiarity with Medicaid Information Technology Architecture (MITA) business architecture principles3 years familiarity with standard data structures, electronic data interchange, processes and related file formats3 years ability to effectively work and communicate, in both oral and written, with all levels of the Agency from frontline workers to Executive Staff as well as the Contractor(s)Ability to work in a professional office environment with a diverse group of teammatesMust have exceptional attention to detail.Required Education / Certifications :
Bachelor’s degree in a technical, business, healthcare, or related field. Years of experience can substitute for formal education.Preferred Skills (rank in order of importance) :
Knowledge of CMS Federal Certification requirements and processesProject managementMMIS experience (project or operations)Powered by JazzHR
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