Horizon BCBSNJ employees must live in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut or Delaware Job Summary: This position has oversight for the analysis and translation of business needs into business/technical requirements. Leads teams and other resources to ensure alignment of technical solutions with business requirements for complex issues (quantity and magnitude). Acts as a representative of IT to the Enterprise regarding Enterprise Initiatives. Leads and owns the analysis of complex issues and coordinates the documentation of business needs. Oversees the creation of technical documents and high level solution designs. Oversees the development, testing and implementation of system specifications. Recommends best practices for delivering business solutions. Acts as Subject Matter Expert in systems and technologies. IT Specific Requirements: Leads and manages the process for identifying and recommending system and process improvements. Manages a diverse set of stakeholders and integrated complex current state structures to effectively optimize the future state process; understanding organizational culture, structure and impact on the business capabilities. Understanding of enrollment/eligibility and billing is preferred but not required. Education: Bachelors Degree preferred or relevant work experience required in lieu of a college degree. HS Diploma or GED Required. Note that licensing requirements still apply for internal candidates. Graduate studies or professional development activities preferred. Work Experience: 8 years of related IT work experience preferably in the health insurance industry Demonstrated experience in a key lead role in major company initiatives and demonstrated leadership experience. Demonstrated progression of professional responsibility Special Licensing or certifications: Professional Certification preferred. Knowledge: Requires knowledge of system development life cycle and implementation methodologies Requires strong ability to apply structure to loosely defined complex problems. Demonstrates understanding of core business functions. Skills: Requires skillful project execution experience and knowledge Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills Requires knowledge of programming, development, and technical architecture Salary Range: $106,400 - $145,215 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 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. About Us We are the leading health insurer in New Jersey, trusted by generations of families and businesses. We are dedicated to enriching the lives and health of our members and the New Jersey communities we serve, because we live and work here too. Our Mission We empower our members to achieve their best health. Our Vision We are New Jersey’s health solutions leader driving innovations that improve health care quality, affordability and member experience in the markets we serve.