Business Systems Analyst III

MedImpact•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Business Systems Analyst III is a liaison between end-users (clients or vendors) and the Company’s internal IT software development team. The position is responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating basic to moderately complex business systems and user needs. Formulates systems to parallel overall business strategies; writes detailed description of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer programs.

Requirements

BS/BA and 4+ years’ experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Proficient in operating in the latest Windows environments
Proficient in all Microsoft Office tools
Basic UNIX command level experience
Intermediate working SQL query knowledge, PL/SQL a plus
Intermediate understanding of relational database concepts, experience with Oracle a preferred
Intermediate understanding of Agile and Waterfall software development methodologies
Comfortable in requirements gathering and creating flow diagrams, experience with Microsoft Visio and Project preferred
Ability to work collaboratively on project teams and/or matrix-managed teams.
Ability to appropriately schedule and prioritize projects to ensure timely and effective delivery of IT solutions.
Good written and verbal communications skills with emphasis on translating technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Results oriented and ability to juggle projects with changing priorities and deadlines
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Nice To Haves

Certified Business Analysis Professional (preferred)
Familiarity with PBM business model (plans, programs, and practices) as well as pharmaceutical practices (nomenclature, medications) helpful.

Responsibilities

Interviews end-users/customers to define business requirements for complex software modifications and enhancements.
Meets with internal or external clients to discuss enhancement requests as needed.
Translates business requirements by reviewing, analyzing and evaluating needs into functional specifications.
Coordinates and responds to requests for changes from original specifications.
Facilitates design sessions with the business and technical resources to ensure that proposed solutions meets the needs of the business.
Consults with technical teams on design and database issues.
Defines/documents requirements and business rules to assist in the development of software specifications to include system requirements, flow charts, as well as report mock-ups.
Drives and/or leads projects to completion for assigned projects.
Develops project plans, prioritizes project tasks, and provides regular status updates on project progress to management and stakeholders.
Develops business processes to ensure developed application meets all project requirements.
Ensures that projects are completed on time and are accurate according to defined specifications as well as within budget.
Performs quality control checks on software before it is released to the QA department.
Provides support to software development and QA staff as needed.
Handles, prioritizes and manages multiple Service Requests (SR’s) throughout entire software development life cycle.
Handles software release management of designated applications.
May mentor and provide functional work direction to less experience Business Systems Analysts.