**JOB SUMMARY** The Business Analyst I performs activities to support systems, applications and reporting that are essential to core business processes. **HIRING DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE:** + Works with subject matter experts (SMEs) and decision makers in Supply Chain and Finance to gather and develop operational requirements for the purpose of general business processes and document business requirements. + Analyzes trends around invoices, receipts and POs, reversals and participate in finance/AP related initiatives, help identify root causes related to invoice processing. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE** + Coordinates and facilitates process improvement initiatives, new product implementations as well as system upgrades from administrative and other idea source areas. + Meets with department subject matter experts and judgment makers to gather and develop operational requirements for the purpose of improving on general business processes and document business requirements. + Facilitates business workgroups for the purpose of enhancing business processes, operations and information process flow. + Diagnoses problems and find solutions to meet user requirements. + Examines and knows business problems for the unit. + Analyzes and understands user requirements, procedures and problems to enhance, improve or automate. + Acts as a liaison between business owners, end users and the information systems solution team. + Develops, documents and provides ongoing management of the department standard operating procedures relative to maintaining and helping department applications and systems. + Ensures that business requirements are traceable and testable. Accountable for sharing and incorporating organizational best practices into business applications. + Collects information from multiple sources and create written reports and visual representations for presentation and dissemination. **HIRING DEPARTMENT KEY SUCCESS FACTORS** + Knowledgeable in supply chain, ERP, finance, source to pay business processes master data, inventory and warehouse management. + Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and capable of working with minimal supervision and ability to quickly learn new software and applications. + Advanced skills and competency in data analysis, Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, SQL, SharePoint, Visio. + Strong understanding of financials, GL, accounts payable (AP) and invoice processing including Invoice capture, verification, matching, receipts, approvals and payments. + Detail oriented, quality minded, team focused with adherence to organization's processes and procedures, and ability to meet deadlines and performance metrics. + Self-motivated, multitasking independent team player with excellent organizational and communication skills. + Commitment to customer service and be able to proactively review existing processes and procedures to continually enhance service quality, service delivery and support. **KEY SUCCESS FACTORS** + Bachelor’s degree in Business or Finance preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience in healthcare or managed care operations, prescription benefit management (PBM) and/or business processes + Experience in business or quality analysis and the ability to make effective decisions, able to identify, document and support implementation of efficient business, processes and solutions. + Able to identify, document and help implementation of efficient business solutions + Programming language knowledge preferred + Excellent data and problem-solving skills + Proficient verbal and written communication skills + Excellent business and technical writing skills, able to develop business requirements documents and functional specifications. + Able to work well within a team environment and on separate projects **BENEFITS** Our competitive benefits package includes the following + Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits + 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% + Tuition Reimbursement + PTO accrual beginning Day 1 Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level **QUALIFICATIONS** + EDUCATION - Bachelor's or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualification + Hiring department requesting Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Management Information Systems (MIS), Business or Finance with working knowledge of Supply Chain business processes. + Hiring department requesting some experience in Supply Chain/Financials. + EXPERIENCE - 2 Years of Experience + Hiring department requesting more than 2 years of experience in business analysis supporting supply chain, finance, business operations, preferably in healthcare or managed care operation. + Proficient with PC based systems including Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and SaaS applications. + Experience with good interpersonal and organizational skills with ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical customers. As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.