IT Systems Analyst Advisor

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To develop and manage project assignments through completion; to communicate results; to make recommendations to management; and to provide training. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES: Identifies required resources; researches project data procedures and history for a thorough understanding of project direction. Generates and analyzes statistical data reports. Develops prepares and manages project plan through completion. Communicates activity progress to involved parties. Resolves issues that arise involving client when appropriate. Transitions program to management personnel. Participates in oral presentations. Develops and provides training to management and colleagues as needed. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs other duties as assigned. Supports the organizations quality program(s). Travels as required. QUALIFICATIONS: Education & Licensing: Bachelors degree with major in Business Administration Statistics or Quantitative Analysis from an accredited college or university preferred. Computer Sciences courses preferred. Experience: Eight (8) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include three (3) years project management office operations management managed care insurancerelated and/or statistical analysis experience required. Supervisory experience preferred. Skills & Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of related field procedures or insurancerelated procedures and/or managed care systems and operations Strong knowledge of project management Strong knowledge of statistical analysis Excellent oral and written communication including presentation skills PC literate including Microsoft Office products Leadership/management/motivational skills Analytical and interpretive skills Strong organizational skills Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent negotiation skills Ability to work in a team environment Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies 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 workrelated 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. The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions duties or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.