Business Analyst III (contract)

Elevance Health; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevance Health is seeking a skilled Business Analyst to translate business needs into application software. This contractor role, managed by BCForward, focuses on bridging business and IT to deliver effective solutions.

The ideal candidate holds a BA/BS and 5+ years of business analysis experience, with flexibility for a work-from-home setup and periodic onsite requirements within 50 miles of Elevance Health locations.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree and 5+ years business analysis experience required.
• Strong knowledge of systems capabilities and business operations preferred.
• Background checks and sensitive data handling may apply for government divisions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze end user needs to determine optimal solutions.
• Define business software requirements for complex needs.
• Develop project plans and coordinate resources.
• Collaborate with programmers to incorporate requirements into design and testing.
• Serve as a resource to software users for questions and issues.
• Provide guidance to team members as an expert.

Skills

Business Analysis

Requirements Gathering

Project Planning

Stakeholder Communication

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCForward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

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.

Responsible for serving as the liaison between the business and IT in translating complex business needs into application software.

Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

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.

Knowledge of systems capabilities and business operations is strongly preferred. If this job is assigned to any Government Business Division entity, the applicant and incumbent fall under a 'sensitive position' work designation and may be subject to additional requirements beyond those associates outside Government Business Divisions.

Requirements include but are not limited to more stringent and frequent background checks and/or government clearances, segregation of duties principles, role specific training, monitoring of daily job functions, and sensitive data handling instructions.

Associates in these jobs must follow the specific policies, procedures, guidelines, etc. as stated by the Government Business Division in which they are employed.

Job Type:

Contract (one year)

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Please note: This is a work from home opportunity that doesn't require you to be in office.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, contractors 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. Candidates must reside within 50 miles or 1-hour commute each way of a relevant Elevance Health location.

About BCForward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCForward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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