Business Analyst II

Elevance Health•Atlanta, GA

5d•$61,680 - $106,398•Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Analyst II is responsible for translating basic business needs into application software requirements. This role requires expertise in Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) to drive key project deliverables. The role involves implementing and maintaining 834 and proprietary eligibility, COB, and group files for various health plans. The role is hybrid, requiring associates to be in the office 1-2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered. Candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. Carelon Behavioral Health, formerly Beacon Health Options, offers superior clinical mental health and substance use disorder management, a comprehensive employee assistance program, work/life support, specialty programs for autism and depression, and insightful analytics to improve the delivery of care.

Requirements

Requires a BA/BS and minimum of 3 years related business analysis experience, or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of systems capabilities and business operations is strongly preferred.
The ability to be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and with minimal oversight preferred.
Able to quickly develop a comprehensive understanding of the business rules, core platforms, and applications for the data used in EDI exchanges preferred.
Develop comprehensive documentation outlining business rules, process flows, and technical specifications preferred.
Conduct end-to-end testing with prior experience in developing and performing test scenarios preferred.
Beginner to Intermediate Excel skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyzes business needs to determine optimal means of meeting those needs.
Determines specific business application software requirements to address specific business needs.
Works with programming staff to ensure requirements will be incorporated into system design and testing.
Acts as liaison with users of the software to address questions/issues.
Facilitate the design and implementation of innovative end-to-end frameworks for processing eligibility exchanges, ensuring they meet both business needs and industry standards.
Facilitate discussions with plans and other stakeholders to identify and clarify requirements, review test cases, and ensure alignment on project objectives and deliverables.
Communicating effectively throughout the process.