This position is responsible for analyzing, understanding and translating business needs into business/technical requirements with minimal supervision. Conduct unsupported requirements interviews with stakeholders; to capture and validate information provided in elicitation sessions, unstructured reviews and Joint Application Development (JAD) sessions. Support the translation of business requirements into the estimation and business case development process Experienced in using tool and methodologies (e.g. SIPOC) to identify process and operational efficiencies in business current and future state models

Job Description

Performs Business Requirements Gathering process, including the creation of deliverablesConducts detailed researchPerforms analysis necessary to identify viable solution alternativesFollows the Horizon's business requirement's documentation process utilizing the appropriate toolsDelivers work estimates to client(s)Creates technical documents and high-level solution designParticipates in the complete system development life cycleMay perform testing including User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

 

IT Specific Requirements:

Conduct unsupported requirements interviews with stakeholders; to capture and validate information provided in elicitation sessions, unstructured reviews and Joint Application Development (JAD) sessions.Support the translation of business requirements into the estimation and business case development processExperienced in using tool and methodologies (e.g. SIPOC) to identify process and operational efficiencies in business current and future state models

Education:

Bachelor's Degree preferred, or relevant work experience required in lieu of degree.

Experience:

4-6 years of related IT or Business Analysis work experience preferably in the healthcare insurance industryHas played a key role in major company initiatives and demonstrated some leadership experience.

Specific Knowledge:

Federal Employee Program (FEP) knowledge is highly preferred.NASCO Claims Experience desiredBlues Plan Experience preferredKnowledge of system development life cycle (SDLC) and implementation methodologiesDemonstrates proficiency in structured query languages or analysis techniquesDemonstrates ability to apply structure to a loosely defined problemDemonstrates understanding of core business functions

Skills:

Requires ability to multitask and handle multiple projects simultaneouslyRequires excellent verbal and written communication skillsRequires strong PC skillsRequires excellent organizational skillsRequires strong analytical and problem solving skillsPrefer working knowledge of programming, development, and technical architecture

Additional:  Willingness to Travel within United States  (approx. 5%) for offsite meetings

Horizon BCBSNJ employees must live in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut or Delaware

Salary Range:

$86,000 - $117,390

​This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity.  This range has been created in good faith based on information known to Horizon at the time of posting.  Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. Horizon also provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes:

Comprehensive health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision)

Retirement Plans

Generous PTO

Incentive Plans

Wellness Programs

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Disclaimer:
This job summary has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by colleagues within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of colleagues assigned to this job.

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability and any other protected class as required by federal, state or local law.  Horizon will consider reasonable accommodation requests as part of the recruiting and hiring process.