Sr Business Systems Analyst II - Palmetto GBA

Position Purpose:

Defines customer needs in technical and business contexts. Ensure the proposed technical and business solutions meet the customer's objectives for the work effort. Provide guidance with planning and prioritization of business analysis activities in support of large, high-visibility project and support efforts. Provide guidance for less experienced staff to ensure they remain on target for meeting customer requirements.

What You'll Do:

• Elicit and document user requirements to meet a business objective. Sets customer expectations on feasibility. Identify and validate requirements and organize the information into a logical document using business analysis models that are understood by the customer and Information Systems.

• Act as the Subject Matter Expert for one or more lines of business on various projects. Mentor less experienced business systems analysts.

• Ensure understanding of why the business solution was chosen and guide both technical and customer departments in the development of the systems.

• Facilitate the transfer of knowledge about the "big picture" direction of the business units to others who support them. Provide guidance to less experienced team members so they can transfer this knowledge to technical departments.

• Ensure the accurate deployment of solutions through review of problem logs, assisting with test plans and test matrices, and other analysis activities.

• Provide the business direction for system changes.

• Validate the business need for solutions to business problems and process improvements.

To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need:

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree

Degree Equivalency:

• Associate's degree plus an extra 2 years of job-related work experience for a total of 10 years of required work experience (see "required work experience")

• 12 total years required job-related work experience

Required Work Experience:

• 8 years of IT business analysis experience.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated expertise in the concepts of the supported business unit.

• Demonstrated knowledge of standard industry practices and procedures for the business unit.

• Able to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, including the ability to express complex technical and business concepts to all management levels, peers, and the business units.

• Able to act as a liaison between the business unit and I/S.

• Able to influence and negotiate solutions to business problems.

• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.

• Understands how IT affects an organization and is able to link it to business processes.

• Excellent analytical and conceptual skills.

• Able to read and comment on test plans and test matrices, project plans, and scope and design documents.

• Has a conceptual understanding of project management techniques.

Required Software and Tools:

• Microsoft Office.

What We Can Do for You:

We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have access and opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

• Subsidized health plans and free vision coverage

• Life insurance

• Paid annual leave - the longer you work here, the more you earn

• Nine paid holidays

• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations

• Wellness programs and a healthy lifestyle premium discount

• Tuition assistance

• Service recognition

What to Expect Next:

After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements. Management will be conducting interviews with those candidates who qualify with prioritization given to those candidates who demonstrate the preferred qualifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains affirmative action programs to promote employment opportunities for individuals with disabilitiesand protected veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, pregnant individuals, individuals with pregnancy-related conditions, and individuals needing accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs, provided that those accommodations do not impose an undue hardship on the Company.

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