Business Consultant

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Business Consultant

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To lead the business analysis efforts for technology and claims management processes supporting operations; to review, analyze and document internal and client user needs; and to ensure alignment of software and related business processes to strategic goals of operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads the requirements management efforts for large projects; devises and executes a requirements management plan for assigned projects; and takes ownership of the business analysis role throughout the project.
• Works with project managers, project requestors, operations, business representatives, IT representatives and clients to ensure complete understanding of software requirements; reviews software requirements work of other team members to ensure alignment to requirements management governances for the requirements management discipline.
• Produces project requirements documentation including written documents, process diagrams, report mock-ups, wire frames and other documentation as required, using standard templates.
• Provides business related IT knowledge to clients and business representatives during the requirements management process.
• Completes client data conversions by working with vendors within expected timeframes set by Implementation.
• Prepares reports using various system programs and coordinating with other departments.
• Maintains and verifies client parameters in the claims management system and researches issues to resolution.
• Ensures the process/procedural changes are developed and communicated to field offices, IT, Legal and other applicable business units in regard to regulatory requirements and changes.
• Assists in delivery of focused training.
• Works with Product Manager in monitoring field performance and determining priority of training even requirements; works with Sedgwick University in coordination and planning of training events and in perfecting training tools.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).
• Travels as required.

QUALIFICATION

Education & Licensing

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.

Experience

Six (6) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Experience in multi-line claims management processes and system requirements strongly preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Analytical and interpretive skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Self motivated
• Ability and willingness to take initiative
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed Service Expectations

WORK ENVIRONMENT

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking

NOTE: Credit security clearance, confirmed via a background credit check, is required for this position.

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