Job Description

Title:  Business Analyst - Contract to Hire

Location: Remote

Schedule: Core Hours – 9am-3pm EST

Job Description:

• Analyzes data and processes to develop viable, business-driven and cost-effective solutions: gathers information; tests and probes assumptions; analyzes data; interprets systems requirements, using current and emerging technologies to develop and validate effective solutions; collaborates with system architects, developers, analyst, leaders, and business sponsors, using appropriate analytical testing and/or project management tools; uses appropriate analytic techniques to promote continuous improvement.
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  Uses appropriate project management techniques and methods to produce project deliverables: defines and manages project scope and objectives; develops, maintains, and monitors project plan and deliverables; develops desktop procedures and trainings; defines and manages project scope and objectives to include identification and recommendation of creative and cost effective solutions; conducts and/or oversees documentation, testing, implementation, and pre- and post-implementation review and sign-off; presents project deliverables to appropriate audiences; identifies and implements contingency plans and performs risk management assessments.
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  Develops business solutions to satisfy project goals and objectives.
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  Conducts problem solving resolution and decision making sessions for issues and projects.
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  Promotes a culture of performance excellence by: enhancing job skills through quality process improvement and tools training/certification; participating in process and operational improvement initiatives; building and maintaining effective relationships throughout the organization.
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  Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Experience:

• 4-6 years of experience as a BA
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
  • Experience with SQL query writing
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Documentation skills
  • Organized
  • Problem solving
  • Detail oriented
  • Standard BA role
  • Claims experience preferred
  • Mainframe experience preferred
  • Agile experience preferred
  • Healthcare experience preferred