Business Systems Analyst - Remote

Optum; La Crosse (WI); Remote; USD 73,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Business Systems Analyst to join our remote team nationwide. The role focuses on translating business needs into technical software requirements and working with product, architecture, and engineering teams to deliver solutions.

Candidates should have 3+ years of experience, strong technical writing, and the ability to travel up to 10%. This position may involve government contract work requiring suitable credentialing.

Qualifications

• 3+ years developing technical requirements for new software.
• Experience with technical writing and software documentation.
• Liaison between IT professionals and operations stakeholders.
• Understanding of how enterprise applications interact and data flows.
• Ability to work independently or in lead/support roles and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.
• Security clearance eligibility may be required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate business processes, anticipate requirements, identify improvements.
• Facilitate communication between stakeholders; translate needs to tech.
• Collaborate with product areas and feature teams to implement solutions.
• Document functional requirements; work with architects on non-functional requirements.
• Develop end-to-end test plans for epics/workstreams.
• Write and maintain documentation describing program development and changes.

Skills

Requirements analysis

Technical writing

Liaison IT stakeholders

Data flow understanding

Independent worker

Analytical skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or MIS

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Description - Business Systems Analyst - Remote (2389157)

Business Systems Analyst - Remote - 2389157

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Optum Serve is dedicated to serving our nation's military and Veterans. We have the honor to support federal agencies in their efforts to advance the United States health care system and improve the overall health and well-being of all those who serve or have served our country. Our health services are designed to help everyone live healthier lives.

Business Analysts help derive, interpret, and translate detailed business requirements into in-depth technical software requirements and specifications through analysis on large projects or business contract pursuits.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Evaluating business processes, anticipating requirements, uncovering areas for improvement, and alternatives


• Facilitate communication between different stakeholders, translating between business needs and technical requirements


• Collaborate and communicate with product areas and their respective feature teams to develop and implement solutions


• Documenting functional requirements and collaborating with Architect and Engineering partners on non-functional requirements to drive solution decisions


• Develop comprehensive functional end-to-end test plans for epics/workstreams to validate feature delivery meets documented functional requirements


• Write and maintain documentation which could include descriptions of program development, logic, coding, testing, changes, and/or corrections

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience developing technical requirements for the implementation of new software


• Experience in technical writing and/or software documentation


• Experience working as a liaison between IT professionals and operational stakeholders


• Foundation understanding of how enterprise applications interact, including data flow across business functions


• Proven capability to work independently as well as on a team in both a lead and support role and prioritize work while meeting critical deadlines


• Demonstrated solid analytical and problem-solving skillsi>
  
• Ability to travel up to 10%


• If you are offered this position, you will be required to provide extensive personal information to obtain and maintain a suitability or determination of eligibility for a Confidential/Secret or Top Secret security clearance as a condition of your employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Management Information Systems (MIS) or other related field with an emphasis in MIS


• 2+ years of experience working as a liaison between IT, internal and external business leads and end user community


• 1+ years of experience developing test cases for implemented software


• Experience working in a health care environment


• Experience supporting government contracts


• Solid understanding of database structures and a foundational grasp of how applications interact and share data across systems

All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 - $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline:

This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call 1-866-566-8715 to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

UnitedHealth Group is a registered service mark of UnitedHealth Group, Inc. The UnitedHealth Group name with the dimensional logo, as well as the dimensional logo alone, are both service marks for the UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.