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Location

Columbia, SC | United States

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Job description

Summary

Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but for more than seven decades we’ve been part of the national landscape, with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina … and much more. We are one of the nation’s leading administrators of government contracts. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast. We also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies that allows us to build on a variety of business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team!

Description

Position Purpose:

Defines customer needs in technical and business contexts. Ensure the proposed technical and business solutions meet the customer's objectives for the work effort. Provide guidance with planning and prioritization of business analysis activities in support of large project and support efforts.

What You'll Do

• Elicit and document user requirements to meet a business objective. Identify and validate requirements and organize the information into a logical document using business analysis models that is understood by the customer and Information Systems.
• Respond to questions and ensure understanding of why the business solution was chosen. Guide both technical and customer departments in the development of the systems.
• Ensure the accurate deployment of solutions through review of problem logs, assisting with test plans and test matrices, and other analysis activities.
• Validate the business need for solutions to business problems and process improvements.
• Facilitate the transfer of knowledge about the "big picture" direction of the business units to others who support them.
• Provide input on the business direction for system changes.
• Mentor less experienced business systems analysts.

To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need:

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or other job-related field, OR
• Four years of job-related work experience, OR
• Two years of job-related experience plus an associate’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or other job-related degree

Required Work Experience:

• Six years of IT business analysis experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated expertise in the concepts of the supported business unit.
• Demonstrated knowledge of standard industry practices and procedures for the business unit.
• Able to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, including the ability to express complex technical and business concepts to all management levels, peers, and the business units.
• Able to influence and negotiate solutions to business problems.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Understands how IT affects an organization and is able to link it to business processes.
• Excellent analytical and conceptual skills.
• Able to read and comment on test plans and test matrices, project plans, and scope and design documents.
• Has a conceptual understanding of project management techniques.

We Prefer That You Have:

• Stong Research Skills
• Project Management
• Ability to take technical information and translate/explain to non-technical people for them to understand impact to system, system processes, end-users, etc.

Preferred Software:

• Visio, MS Project or similar software, data mining using DB2, SQL, and/or other tools.

Preferred Licenses and Certificates:

• Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), HIPAA, LOMA

What We Can Do For You:

We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have access and opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

• Subsidized health plans and free vision coverage

• Life insurance

• Paid annual leave — the longer you work here, the more you earn

• Nine paid holidays

• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations

• Wellness programs and a healthy lifestyle premium discount

• Tuition assistance

• Service recognition

What to Expect Next:

After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements. Management will be conducting interviews with those candidates who qualify with prioritization given to those candidates who demonstrate the preferred qualifications.

We participate in E-Verify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains Affirmative Action programs to promote employment opportunities for minorities, females, disabled individuals and veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [email protected] or call 1-800-288-2227, ext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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