Business Analyst III

Elevance Health; Grand Prairie (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevance Health is seeking a Business Analyst III to bridge business needs and IT, translating requirements into application software and ensuring alignment with strategic goals. The role supports collaboration across teams and drives effective solutions.

The position follows a hybrid work model with in-office 1-2 days per week; alternate locations may be considered. A BA/BS and 5+ years of BA experience are required, with a focus on delivering value to members and the business.

Qualifications

• Requires a BA/BS and minimum of 5 years business analysis experience; or any combination of education and experience providing equivalent background.
• Knowledge of systems capabilities and business operations is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the liaison between the business and IT to translate complex business needs into application software.
• Analyzes end user needs to determine optimal meeting methods.
• Determines specific software requirements to address complex business needs.
• Develops project plans and coordinates resources, including external units.
• Works with programming staff to ensure requirements are incorporated into design and testing.
• Acts as a resource to users of the software and may guide team members.

Skills

Business analysis

Requirements gathering

Stakeholder management

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

Business Analyst III

Location: This role requires associates to be in-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.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid work, 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.

The Business Analyst III is responsible for serving as the liaison between the business and IT in translating complex business needs into application software.

How you will make an impact:

• Analyzes complex end user needs to determine optimal means of meeting those needs.

• Determines specific business application software requirements to address complex business needs.

• Develops project plans and identifies and coordinates resources, involving those outside the unit.

• Works with programming staff to ensure requirements will be incorporated into system design and testing.

• Acts as a resource to users of the software to address questions/issues.

• May provide direction and guidance to team members and serves as an expert for the team.

Minimum Requirements:

Requires a BA/BS and minimum of 5 years business analysis experience; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:

• Knowledge of systems capabilities and business operations is strongly preferred.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the Accessibility Accommodation Request Form (https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=8giMvgesLESaRuvu61vU17EJaA0EP3FIissI8zmZ_NpUNUgyTFRUMkY5NE5JNDFWMkhaUzQxMkJLWS4u&route=shorturl) and a member of the team will be in contact.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (https://info.flclearinghouse.com/).