Senior Application System Analyst

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

401k match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is seeking a Business Analyst to elicit, prioritize, and translate complex business needs into precise system requirements. You’ll develop functional designs for new or enhanced IT solutions and ensure traceability from requirements to deployment.

In this Hybrid-Flex role based in Durham, you’ll collaborate with analysts, developers, designers, and stakeholders to define solutions, assess tradeoffs, and mentor junior team members while contributing to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required or equivalent experience.
• Experience analyzing business needs and translating to system requirements.
• Ability to develop functional designs for customized or enhanced systems.
• Experience with healthcare IT concepts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex business needs and end-to-end workflows.
• Prioritize and translate requirements into system-level solutions.
• Develop functional designs for new or enhanced systems.
• Identify impacts, gaps, risks, and dependencies.
• Partner with analysts, developers, and other teams to define solutions.

Skills

Business Requirements Analysis

Requirements Gathering

Systems Analysis

Design

Mentoring Staff

Solutions Development

Applications Development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

SQL / Database queries

Job description

Responsible for the elicitation, prioritization, and conversion of business/functional requirements to system requirements, as well as provision of analysis for applications in production (large and/or more complex initiatives). Responsible for the development of functional designs for new, customized, or enhanced systems. The ultimate outcome of this role is the production of clear, timely, precise and accurate technical designs that are traceable to documented business/functional requirements and guide the successful design, development and deployment of IT Solutions.What You’ll DoAnalyze complex business needs, system requirements, data challenges, and end-to-end business and technical workflows.Evaluate and prioritize business and functional requirements, identifying underlying business needs and translating them into clear system-level solutions.Develop functional designs and specifications for new, customized, or enhanced systems, including application interfaces and workflows.Identify system impacts, gaps, risks, dependencies, and operational considerations associated with proposed solutions.Partner with business analysts, developers, designers, subject matter experts, and other technical teams to define solutions and evaluate technical tradeoffs.Recommend system changes, enhancements, or retirements based on business requirements and existing system functionality.Maintain traceability from business requirements through design, development, and implementation to ensure solutions meet intended business objectives.Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced team members and coordinate work across larger or more complex initiatives.What You BringBachelor's degree or advanced degree (where required)5+ years of experience in related field.In lieu of degree, 7+ years of experience in related field.Bonus PointsExperience with the healthcare industry and concepts is a plusComfortability with database queries and database conceptsWhat You’ll GetThe opportunity to work at the cutting edge of health care delivery with a team that’s deeply invested in the communityWork-life balance, flexibility, and the autonomy to do great workMedical, dental, and vision coverage along with numerous health and wellness programsParental leave and support plus adoption and surrogacy assistanceCareer development programs and tuition reimbursement for continued education401k match including an annual company contributionLearn moreWhere You’ll WorkOur Hybrid Flex approach is built on presence with a purpose – giving you flexibility to work remotely with intentional in-person connection – that supports a workplace that’s flexible, connected, and future focused.In a Hybrid-Flex role, you’ll work in the office at least two days a week for collaboration and connection. In a Remote Flex role, you’ll work virtually, with a few in-office visits each year for meaningful moments that matter.Whether your role is Hybrid Flex or Remote Flex depends on the nature of the work and distance from our Durham headquarters. We welcome candidates from outside the local area and in any states listed on this job posting. Onsite expectations will be discussed during the interview process.Salary RangeAt Blue Cross NC, we take great pride in a fair and equitable compensation package that reflects market-price and our starting salaries are typically planned near the middle of the range listed. Compensation decisions are driven by factors including experience and training, specialized skill sets, licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs. Our base salary is part of a robust Total Rewards package that includes an Annual Incentive Bonus*, 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and competitive health benefits and wellness programs.*Based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance.$98,092.00 - $156,947.00SkillsApplication Development, Business Requirements Analysis, Design, Mentoring Staff, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Gathering, Solutions Development, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Technical Designs_____________________________________________________________________JOB ALERT FRAUD: We have become aware of scams from individuals, organizations, and internet sites claiming to represent Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina in recruitment activities in return for disclosing financial information. Our hiring process does not include text-based conversations or interviews and never requires payment or fees from job applicants. All our career opportunities are published on https://bcbsnc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/BCBSNC. If you have already provided your personal information that you suspect is fraudulent activity, please report it to your local authorities. Any fraudulent activity should be reported to: [e-mail].