Sr. Systems Analyst - SQL

Medica; Hopkins (MN); On-site; USD 89,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Holidays

Volunteer time off

401K contributions

Caregiver services

Job summary

Medica is seeking a senior-level systems analyst to perform cross-application analysis, document requirements, and support implementation across teams. The role emphasizes SQL/data analysis, collaboration with stakeholders, and improvements to data quality and processes.

You will partner with technology teams to translate business needs into technical specs, while ensuring effective communication with both technical and non-technical audiences. Office-based role with onsite work expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 5+ years of work experience beyond degree.
• Experience with systems analysis, SQL and data troubleshooting.
• Familiar with SDLC and communicating with stakeholders.
• Healthcare experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze applications, systems, data, and integrations to understand business logic.
• Gather, analyze, and document functional and system requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to capture needs and impacts.
• Translate requirements into system specifications and technical considerations.
• Use SQL and data analysis to investigate issues and quality.
• Work with developers and vendors to design and implement solutions.
• Assist with testing, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and data quality.
• Create and maintain system/process requirements documentation.
• Communicate clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Systems analysis

SQL

Relational databases

Data troubleshooting

SDLC

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Snowflake

Job description

Description

Medica is a nonprofit health plan with more than a million members that serves communities in Minnesota, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Missouri, and beyond. We deliver personalized health care experiences and partner closely with providers to ensure members are genuinely cared for.

We're a team that owns our work with accountability, makes data-driven decisions, embraces continuous learning, and celebrates collaboration - because success is a team sport. It's our mission to be there in the moments that matter most for our members and employees. Join us in creating a community of connected care, where coordinated, quality service is the norm and every member feels valued.

Senior-level professional position responsible for performing systems analysis across applications, processes, and data. Works with stakeholders and technical teams to define and clarify requirements, analyze system behavior and data, document solutions, and support implementation and ongoing system improvements.

Serves as a key resource between technology teams and stakeholders with minimal supervision.

Analyze systems and procedures, and design solutions to help the organization operate more efficiently and effectively. Performs other duties as assigned.

Key Accountabilities

• Analyze applications, systems, processes, data, integrations, and business logic.
• Gather, analyze, clarify, and document functional and system requirements.
• Work with stakeholders to understand needs, workflows, and system impacts.
• Translate requirements into clear system specifications and technical considerations.
• Use SQL and database analysis to investigate system and data issues.
• Collaborate with developers, technical teams, stakeholders, and vendors to support solution design and implementation.
• Assist with testing, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and system enhancements.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, workflows, and data quality.
• Develop and maintain system, process, and requirements documentation.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related field
• 5 years of work experience beyond degree
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with:
• Systems analysis and requirements definition.
• SQL and relational databases.
• System and process analysis.
• Application and data troubleshooting.
• Software development lifecycle methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Working effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Snowflake and cloud-based data platforms, including data querying and integration
• Healthcare industry experience desired.

This position is an Office role, which requires an employee to work onsite, on average, 3 days per week. We are open to candidates located near one of the following office locations: Minnetonka, MN, or Madison, WI.

The full salary grade for this position is $88,800 - $152,300. While the full salary grade is provided, the typical hiring salary range for this role is expected to be between $88,800 - $133,245. Annual salary range placement will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, education, work experience, applicable certifications and/or licensure, the position's scope and responsibility, internal pay equity and external market salary data. In addition to compensation, Medica offers a generous total rewards package that includes competitive medical, dental, vision, PTO, Holidays, paid volunteer time off, 401K contributions, caregiver services and many other benefits to support our employees.

The compensation and benefits information is provided as of the date of this posting. Medica's compensation and benefits are subject to change at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Eligibility to work in the US:

Medica does not offer work visa sponsorship for this role. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Employment is contingent on verification of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer, where all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment indiscriminate of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

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