Internal Business Systems Consultant

Highmark Health•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This job performs business analysis tasks by supporting stakeholders of a specific system application(s), handling user inquiries/issues, and enhancements to the system. Has a deep understanding of a specific application or set of applications he/she supports, how users use the application, and what other systems integrate with the application. The incumbent understands how work is being conducted, and through analysis, determines solutions to the issue(s). Works with stakeholders to identify solutions that may include training, a process change, or modifications to business rules. Traces business requirements through to test plans and cases, reducing time to fix issues and identify anomalies. The incumbent interfaces with positions that are directly involved in the hard-key programming of applications as roles involved in the analysis of the overall business process(es). Uses functional and organizational knowledge to mentor junior resources.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
7 years in a relevant operational area (e.g. customer service, claims, enrollment and billing, etc.)
5 years of technical application experience
Leadership
Process Improvement
Analytical Skills
Problem-Solving
Communication Skills
Presentation Delivery
Customer Service
Strategic Thinking

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Business Administration or Business Management
5 years in the Health Insurance Industry
5 years in the Healthcare Industry
5 years with Lean Six/Sigma
(Lean) Six Sigma
Project Management Professional (PMP)

Responsibilities

Take a lead role with customers, Application Developers, and other team members to capture capability needs and drive quality business solutions on complex issues.
Create and maintain deliverables such as business vision, requirements, personalization to different clients, and user interface design.
Lead full project life cycle by actively taking a lead role on project teams, based upon experience and need.
Provide required business and/or subject matter expertise for both project and production related activities on complex issues, including new strategic programs or initiatives impacting current and existing systems.
Ensure compliance for required standards (e.g. SOC 2) and all necessary approvals have been obtained throughout the project lifecycle.
Interface with the business areas, technical staff, and project teams to drive value, return on investments and innovative solutions. This includes providing alternative solutions with maximum benefits while reducing cost (e.g. cost benefit analysis, pros/cons of solutions).
Take lead role in supporting various aspects of requirements testing (e.g. testing plan, testing scenarios, testing schedule, testing outcomes, user task analysis, documentation, defect management, results analysis) to ensure minimal production defects are realized.
Create ad-hoc reports pulling data from various sources and/or run system reports. Conduct complex analysis on reports to ensure system performance and/or results.
Communicate in an exemplary manner with team members, partners and management, including reporting project status, enabling solutions, and providing accurate and concise documentation.
Provide thought leadership and strategic direction in Product and Technology Solutions.
Other duties as assigned.