Consulting Business Analyst - Remote in the California market

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Job Posting Title

Consulting Business Analyst - Remote in the California market

Job Description

The Consulting Business Analyst (BA) will execute on medium to large projects as a liaison among business operations, technology groups, clients, business partners, vendors, and project/program team. The Consulting BA will understand, analyze, and facilitate business needs, requirements, and impacts of business changes as a result of strategic initiatives, operational changes, compliance requirements, client needs, and technology or operational improvements. Collaborates with functional teams to develop detailed design specifications according to standards. Additionally, this role will participate with leadership to define and implement the best practice activities for Business Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Required Bachelor’s degree (preferred in Computer Science or Information Technology) and 10+ years of experience in Health Care BI analysis and development OR higher degree (Masters/Ph.D.) with 5+ years of Health Care analytics/architecture experience.

• Experience in implementing BI enterprise-scale data model & analytical systems.

• Strong business and IT background to architect software, hardware, network or any IT solution that gives the best results to the business.

• The ability to translate business issues / requirements and objectives into technical solutions.

• Strong knowledge of IT business processes and practices and skilled in partnering with internal customers at all levels to define problems, identify solutions, and be a change agent to promote positive change in the organization.

• Proficiency in Big Data, Cloud and Business Intelligence related tools and technologies.

• Knowledge of distributed systems, complex data pipelines and data transformation concepts.

• Strong history and track record of completing quality projects on time, as well as coaching and mentoring others to success.

• Requires strong analytical, conceptual and problem-solving abilities.

• Lead prototyping of potential analytic and reporting solutions.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, and assess/adjust quickly to changing priorities.

• Must possess combination of technical depth, written/verbal communication and client management skills.

Additional Responsibilities

• Executes independently on medium to large sized projects or as part of a team of BAs on large sized or complex projects working closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure superior customer and client experience

• Documents requirements, system impact analysis, systems design, and process analysis and testing (including reasonableness checks) using software development methodology to provide efficient, cost-effective solutions as directed

• Conducts root cause analyses, gathering data to pinpoint problem areas on which to focus, validating that the analysis is data driven, recommending and implementing solutions and evaluating those results, and recommending controls to monitor consistent use of the solution.

• Identifies impact of solutions on existing and future systems and functionality

• Captures, defines, and validates business needs with project team

• Plans overall business analysis approach and activities for projects

• Prepares for, facilitates, and documents requirements elicitation sessions

• Assists in the production of user documentation and training materials. 

• Manages requirements traceability to solution scope, objectives, and system requirements

• Adheres to business analysis discipline and standards in accordance with the Prime Project Lifecycle methodology

• Other duties as assigned

Additional Qualifications

• Advanced understanding of business analysis concepts and methodologies

• Demonstrated drive to deliver result

• Demonstrated verbal, written communication, facilitation skills, conflict management, consensus building, problem solving, analytical skills, and creative thinking skills

• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills.

• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks with high degree of attention to detail

• Self-directed and strong personal initiative and accountability

• Team player, comfortable with fast paced, changing enviro