Business Systems Analyst

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield; Little Rock (AR); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Business Systems Analyst to gather and translate business requirements into functional specifications. The role involves analyzing and configuring application systems, ensuring effective implementation, and collaborating across departments. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree or equivalent experience, along with strong analytical and communication skills. This full-time position offers opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 5 years' health-related experience.
• 3 years' business systems analysis experience or 1 year with Master's.

Responsibilities

• Designing new projects and evaluating current practices.
• Developing and executing test scripts for user acceptance testing.
• Collaborating to interpret business requirements.

Skills

Systems analysis

Data and software testing

Problem sensitivity

Workflow analysis

Attention to detail

Technical and analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to build collaborative relationships

Ability to interpret complex documentation

Use of query tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Management

Tools

MS Office Suite

Excel

Access

Job description

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Applicants must be eligible to begin work on the date of hire and be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. ARKANSAS BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD will NOT sponsor applicants for work visas in this position.

Arkansas Blue Cross is seeking remote applicants from the following states: Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Job Summary

The Business Systems Analyst gathers business requirements and translates them into functional and technical specifications. This role involves analyzing and configuring application systems, modifying existing systems to improve workflow or serve new purposes, and ensuring functionality, user acceptance, and effective implementation of changes.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Healthcare Management, or related field. In lieu of degree, five (5) years' health-related non-clerical experience with an insurance, managed care, healthcare, or technology organization will be considered.

Experience: Minimum three (3) years' business systems analysis experience with complex systems, or applicable Master’s with minimum one (1) year of experience. Knowledge of insurance technology systems such as claims processing, marketing, membership, enrollment, customer service, financial, and provider systems.

Skills

• Systems analysis
• Data and software testing
• Problem sensitivity
• Workflow analysis
• Attention to detail
• Technical and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Excel and Access
• Ability to build collaborative relationships
• Ability to interpret complex documentation
• Use of query tools

Responsibilities

• Designing new projects and programs, evaluating current practices, defining scope, goals, and resources
• Developing and executing test scripts, maintaining test cases, and ensuring user acceptance testing
• Collaborating across departments to interpret business requirements
• Developing requirement and technical specification documents
• Conducting training and developing training materials
• Integrating data from multiple sources, ensuring data integrity, and supporting decision-making
• Performing root-cause analysis and process audits
• Configuring systems and devising solutions to problems and opportunities
• Preparing reports and summaries for system changes
• Guiding research, design, testing, and implementation of enterprise systems
• Leading small to medium projects

Certifications and Security

This position is classified as level three (3) and requires maintaining the confidentiality and security of records, adhering to segregation of duties guidelines, and following company policies.

Additional Details

Employment type: Regular, Full-time. ADA requirements include office work, occasional lifting up to 40 lbs, and travel within walking distance of the primary work location.