Job Summary:

The Business Analyst (BA) elicits business unit requirements using interviews, document analysis, requirements workshops, surveys, visits, business process descriptions, use cases, scenarios, business analysis, tasks, and workflow analysis as it relates to the system. The BA critically evaluates information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, decompose high-level information into details, abstract up from low-level information to a general understanding, and distinguish user requests from the underlying true needs. They Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and at times function as the liaison for User Acceptance tester(s) and consultants, when appropriate. The BA is responsible for writing and executing test plans and test cases for regression and integration testing for existing systems. The BA is responsible for applying proven analytical and critical thinking skills to help validate Data Management and IT processes through careful testing to maximize the benefit of business investments.

Education: Bachelors Degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field required. Insurance course work and Business Analyst certification a plus.

Experience: Three to seven years of demonstrated work-related business analysis experience in an IT or DM environment. Strong requirements gathering, analysis and documentation skills. UAT experience; skills writing test cases / scripts. Experience in reporting and / or collecting any workers compensation industry data sets such as policy data, unit statistical data, medical call data, financial call data, IAIABC FROI/SROI or POC. PMP a plus.

Skills Required: Strong analytical and project management skills required, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into application and operational requirements. Strong organizational, written and decision making skills with the ability to work independently and adapt to various situations. Strong communication skills and the ability to convey ideas, instructions and information well and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, and subject matter experts. Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work effectively within time constraints. Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite specifically including Microsoft SQL Excel, Word, and Access.

Normal Bureau Hybrid Flex time is available. Employee must be flexible when needed as projects or deadlines may sometimes necessitate extended hours.