Lead Programmer Analyst

Overview

To lead and participate in the development of complex software systems and programs at PHC.Collaborates with the IT Director in the analysis, design, programming utilizing specificationsand applying programming standards, troubleshooting, problem resolution, maintenance, anddocumentation of software systems and programs. Oversees all aspects of designated applicationand program support including development, code installation, incident management, problemmanagement, proactive maintenance, problem resolution

Responsibilities

• Works with IT Director and teammates to craft accurate estimates for assigned softwaredevelopment tasks, delivering reliable software programs and systems on time and onbudget.
• Assumes technical leadership over one or more systems by planning and coordinatingtechnical activities necessary to implement, enhance, and maintain them.
• Provides oversight of other resources including associates and contractors.
• Leads functional and technical specifications reviews, and application code reviews andensures assigned project deliverables stay within stated timelines, scope, and costs.
• Coordinates resources and organizes activities necessary to complete project tasks.
• Gathers and translates business requirements into detailed functional specifications,and/or functional specifications into technical specifications, and managing requests forchanges to the specifications.
• Develops software estimates and maintain project schedules.
• Arranges project requirements in programming sequence by analyzing requirements;prepares a work flow chart and diagram using knowledge of computer capabilities,subject matter, programming language, and logic.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Maintains computer systems and programming guidelines by writing and updatingpolicies and procedures.
• Recommends system enhancements and modifications to improve performanceefficiency.
• Employs standards to ensure data accuracy, security and privacy of information to whichs/he has access as a result of her/her duties.
• Participates in the development and evaluation of System Life Cycle deliverables andcoding standards; other duties as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business or a related fieldpreferred. A minimum of eight years of experience in InformationSystems required. Two to five years of experience in health carepreferred. Demonstrated experience with large, highly complexprojects.

Special Skills, Licenses and Certifications

Extensive understanding of business process design and experienceusing and building a System Development Lifecycle Methodology.Significant experience in designing, building, and implementingenterprise level software solutions. Ability to create, analyze, andevaluate information systems proposals. Extensive knowledge ofrelevant multi-user computer systems, applications, and programs.Knowledge of current technology developments and trends. Experiencedeveloping and executing integrated test plans. Practical projectmanagement capabilities and a demonstrated ability to develop goodworking relationships with business area management and other teammembers.

Performance Based Competencies

Strong written and oral communication skills with ability to interpretand understand technical requirements. Excellent analytical skills totroubleshoot and resolve systems problems.

Work Environment And Physical Demands

More than 50% of work time is spent at a video display terminal. Maybe required to bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, or work in other non-standingand non-sitting positions to install cabling, systems hardware and otherrelated equipment.

All Healthplan employees are expected to:

• Provide the highest possible level of service to clients;
• Promote teamwork and cooperative effort among employees;
• Maintain safe practices; and
• Abide by the Healthplan’s policies and procedures as they may from time to time be updated.

HIRING RANGE:

$136,296.78 - $177,185.82

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE

The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform.  The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or work environment change.

Salary : $136,297 - $177,186