Business Analyst Software Development

Overview

The Business Analyst is responsible for helping to develop solutions that support business ideas and product concepts through gathering and translating testable requirements into application software solutions. To be successful, the Business Analyst is required to work independently and collaborate with a diverse agile team including product managers, software developers, testers, and teams such as Client Services, Operations, and File Processing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct meetings to gather requirements from a cross-discipline team to elicit understanding of business needs
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to drive a solution that meets the program level objectives and vision
• Write testable requirements and user stories with clear acceptance criteria; be an integrated scrum team member to assure requirements are understood fully.
• Conduct application testing along with documenting results in order to deploy clean and accurate products.
• Interface with product managers, and other cross functional teams on relevant product documentation and training material
• Work with Product Management to write business cases to justify an investment
• Work with TPOs to maintain and groom the PI / Sprint backlog
• Work with Engineers to maintain and groom technical / innovation stories
• Complete all responsibilities as outlined on annual Performance Plan.
• Complete all special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change as the needs of Cotiviti and requirements of the job change. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in Healthcare Informatics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Science, Mathematics, Public Health, or a related field
• Minimum of 4 -6 years of relevant work experience, 4+ years working in healthcare industry.
• Excellent verbal communication, and interpersonal skills; is a team player
• Strong written skills showing the ability to convey functional details accurately in a well-structured and precise manner that describe end user problems and solutions.
• Proven problem-solving skills, is logical and analytical
• Experience in writing requirements functional / non-functional (features / story authoring is a must)
• Ability to work with distributed teams
• Ability to learn healthcare domain quickly (healthcare experience desired)
• Proficient skills in analysis, documentation, and presentation tools, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.
• Knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Solid experience in Scrum Agile development or Scaled Agile Framework
• Preferred experience in the following areas:
  • Health Care domain experience
  • Requirements writing for complex software platforms
  • Knowledge of SQL
• Requirements / AGILE Tools: JIRA / ASANA

Mental Requirements:

• Critical Thinking: Ability to think critically and evaluate information objectively, considering different perspectives and potential implications before drawing conclusions or making recommendations.
• Attention to Detail: must have a keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy in data analysis, interpretation, and reporting.
• Quantitative Aptitude: Strong numerical skills are essential for conducting quantitative analysis, working with statistical methods and models, and manipulating data using mathematical operations.
• Data Interpretation: skilled in interpreting data visualizations, charts, graphs, and other forms of data presentation to extract meaningful insights and communicate findings effectively.
• Communication Skills: Effective communication skills are crucial for conveying complex technical concepts and insights to non-technical stakeholders clearly and understandably through written reports, presentations, and verbal discussions.
• Curiosity and Learning Agility: A strong desire to learn and explore new methodologies, techniques, and tools in the field of data analysis and insights generation is essential for staying current with industry trends and best practices.
• Resilience: The ability to handle pressure, adapt to changing priorities, and overcome setbacks is important in a fast-paced and sometimes ambiguous analytical