Sr Application System Analyst
Durham, NC - USA
Job Summary
Job Description
Responsible for the elicitation prioritization and conversion of business/functional requirements to system requirements as well as provision of analysis for applications in production (large and/or more complex initiatives). Responsible for the development of functional designs for new customized or enhanced systems. The ultimate outcome of this role is the production of clear timely precise and accurate technical designs that are traceable to documented business/functional requirements and guide the successful design development and deployment of IT Solutions.More specifically the Sr Systems Application Analyst will deliver solutions for an external web portal (Employer Portal) address the needs of business partners.
WhatYoullDo
Coordinate Analysis and Functional Design:
Quickly understand larger and/or more complex business issues and data challenges of the customer. Critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources reconcile conflicts and decompose high-level information into details; abstract up from low-level information to a general understanding.
Utilize expertise in analyzing end to end business and technical flows including impacts to operations.
Review edit and prioritize business requirements specifications processes and recommendations related to proposed solution. Distinguish user requests from the underlying true business need.
Translate business/functional requirements into system level functional solutions using various techniques that include: interviews document analysis requirements workshops surveys site visits business process descriptions use cases screen interface prototypes demos and/or business task and workflow analysis.
Coordinate the development of functional design specifications GUI and screen interface designs (internal applications) and VUI designs for customer engagements. Include project assumptions risks/issues considerations and dependencies based on the system impacts. Proactively identify the business process and organizational impact of proposed solutions.
Coordinate Technical Recommendations and Traceability
Guide project personnel to identify required system changes additions or retirement. Conduct gap analysis for business/functional requirements and current system functionality with support review and input from other Technical staff.
Collaborate with business analysts designers developers and subject matter experts to establish the technical vision and analyze tradeoffs between usability and performance needs. Provide expertise for dividing the project into multiple phases based on the business priorities design schedule and level of effort.
Ensure traceability from business/functional requirements through development of the solution to confirm system functionality and ensure the completed system fulfills the goals of the project as detailed in the specifications.
What You Bring
Bachelors degree or advanced degree (where )
5 years of experience in related field.
In lieu of degree 7 years of experience in related field.
Bonus Points
Understanding of technical development concepts delivery methodologies and project timelines.
Experience leading or collaborating with development teams to execute complex initiatives.
Strong cross-functional coordination skills with the ability to align technical and business stakeholders.
WhatYoullGet
The opportunity to work at thecutting edgeof health care delivery with a teamthatsdeeply invested in the community
Work-life balance flexibility and the autonomy to dogreat work
Medical dental and vision coverage along withnumeroushealth and wellness programs
Parental leave and support plus adoption and surrogacyassistance
Career development programs and tuition reimbursement for continued education
401k match including an annual company contribution
Salary Range
At Blue Cross NC we take great pride in a fair and equitable compensation package that reflects market-price and our starting salaries are typically planned near the middle of the range listed. Compensation decisions are driven by factors including experience and training specialized skill sets licensure and certifications and other business and organizational base salary is part of a robust Total Rewards package that includes an Annual Incentive Bonus* 401(k) with employer match Paid Time Off (PTO) and competitive health benefits and wellness programs.
*Based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance.
Skills
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
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