Business Analyst II-1

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina•Columbia, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Conducts business process analyses, needs assessments and preliminary cost/benefit analyses in an effort to align operations solutions with business initiatives. Prepares functional, system and program specifications. Provides management support in review of various internal/external reports/data. Provides assistance with testing efforts and may provide security administration to application supported by area when the appropriate written and approved request is received. Description Logistics: Palmetto GBA – one of BlueCross BlueShield's South Carolina subsidiary companies. Location: This position is full-time (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday in a typical office environment. You will work an 8-hour shift scheduled during our normal business hours of 8:30AM-5:00PM This role is located at 17 Technology Circle, Columbia, SC 29203. SCA Benefit Requirements: BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and its subsidiary companies have contracts with the federal government subject to the Service Contract Act (SCA). Under the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), employees cannot opt out of health benefits. Employees will receive supplemental pay until they are enrolled in health benefits 28 days after the hire date. What You’ll Do: Evaluates the activities, performance and systems within a specific area for standards and workflow simplification. Compiles data for analysis and prepares reports and presentations for management using applicable programming languages and/or software products. Reviews system enhancements/upgrades to determine applicability of customer file modification requirements. Facilitates timely and accurate updates to reference files based on customer requests. Coordinates testing and debugging of new or modified software. Creates test matrices and supporting documentation. Develops and executes formal test plans to ensure delivery of quality software applications. Monitors software implementations for exceptions and to verify that changes to the systems' operational process had the desired effect. identifies and documents systems problems and assists in their resolution. Researches system problems and identifies potential solutions. Investigates and diagnoses system problems, formulates solutions, initiates change sheets, defines business requirements, and tests corrections. Researches any questionable standard system or local component problematic situations to assure compliance and accuracy. Under general direction, defines business requirements, tests, and leads small to moderate projects. Assists management in performing business reviews by analyzing internal/external projects and changes. Ensures changes do not have a negative impact on productivity and procedures. Makes recommendations to improve productivity, cost effectiveness and timeliness. Communicates with management and departmental personnel to document workflow procedures. Assists in preparing verbal and written communication about business changes with management or other staff members. Prepares written reports and analyses pertaining to testing results and related data, including recommendations for customers on improving operational workflows.

Requirements

Bachelor's.
Degree Equivalency: 4-years job related work experience OR Associate's and 2-years job related work experience
2-years of job-related business systems analysis, research and/or customer support experience.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Working knowledge of business support and systems concepts.
Able to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, including the ability to express basic technical and business concepts to management, peers, and the business units.
Good teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Good analytical and conceptual skills.
Fundamental understanding of user acceptance test plans and test matrices, project plans, and scope and design documents.
Working knowledge and understanding of how projects and implementations affect an organization and can effectively link it to business processes.
Working knowledge of mainframe electronic data processing system change methodology.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree-in Computer Science, Business Administration, or other job-related field.
3-years of job-related business systems analysis, research and/or customer support experience.
Experience with Durable Medical Equipment (DME) enrollment
Experience with Provider Enrollment
In-depth knowledge of procedures for the supported business unit.
Computer programming skills.
Proficiency with BCBSSC/subsidiary systems.
Knowledge of programming languages and/or concepts, DB2, or related.

Responsibilities

Evaluates the activities, performance and systems within a specific area for standards and workflow simplification.
Compiles data for analysis and prepares reports and presentations for management using applicable programming languages and/or software products.
Reviews system enhancements/upgrades to determine applicability of customer file modification requirements.
Facilitates timely and accurate updates to reference files based on customer requests.
Coordinates testing and debugging of new or modified software.
Creates test matrices and supporting documentation.
Develops and executes formal test plans to ensure delivery of quality software applications.
Monitors software implementations for exceptions and to verify that changes to the systems' operational process had the desired effect.
identifies and documents systems problems and assists in their resolution.
Researches system problems and identifies potential solutions.
Investigates and diagnoses system problems, formulates solutions, initiates change sheets, defines business requirements, and tests corrections.
Researches any questionable standard system or local component problematic situations to assure compliance and accuracy.
Under general direction, defines business requirements, tests, and leads small to moderate projects.
Assists management in performing business reviews by analyzing internal/external projects and changes.
Ensures changes do not have a negative impact on productivity and procedures.
Makes recommendations to improve productivity, cost effectiveness and timeliness.
Communicates with management and departmental personnel to document workflow procedures.
Assists in preparing verbal and written communication about business changes with management or other staff members.
Prepares written reports and analyses pertaining to testing results and related data, including recommendations for customers on improving operational workflows.