What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Analyst position at TALENT Software Services?
SCOPE OF THE PROJECT:
The Delivery of Automated Systems for Healthcare (DASH) Program is a multi-year effort to replace the State's aging MMIS and related applications with more modern capabilities along with corresponding business operations services.
The DASH program will be incremental and modular in nature with a focus on configurable and scalable integrations, which allow for more flexibility and reduces time and cost necessary to respond to federal and state enhancements.
DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Business Analyst – Advanced will serve as a liaison between the business community and the IT organization to provide technical solutions to meet user needs. Possesses expertise in the business unit(s) they support, as well as, an understanding of the IT organization's systems and capabilities. Analyzes business partner's operations to understand their strengths and weaknesses to determine opportunities to automate processes and functions. Assists in the business process redesign and documentation as needed for new technology. Translates high level business requirements into functional specifications for the IT organization and manages changes to such specifications. Educates the IT organization on the direction of the business. Negotiates agreements and commitments by facilitating communication between business unit(s) and IT from initial requirements to final implementation. Possesses an understanding of technological trends and uses this knowledge to bring solutions to business units supported to enhance the enterprise's competitive edge. May make recommendations for buy versus build decision.
General Duties and Responsibilities:
Meet with Business Area staff to conduct research and analysis required to complete Governance documentation – examples include project summaries, project scope, Level of Effort estimates, Cost estimates, summary of organizational impact (process, policy, stakeholders, beneficiaries, etc.)
Analyze decision topics with input from Subject Matter Experts
Prepare briefing materials for Enterprise Governance Leaders or Agency Executives to ensure everyone approaches discussion and decision-making with the same baseline level of context and background
Manage meeting logistics, including agenda development and participant coordination
REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
Bachelor's degree in a technical, business, or healthcare field or equivalent experience.
The Delivery of Automated Systems for Healthcare (DASH) Program is a multi-year effort to replace the State's aging MMIS and related applications with more modern capabilities along with corresponding business operations services.
The DASH program will be incremental and modular in nature with a focus on configurable and scalable integrations, which allow for more flexibility and reduces time and cost necessary to respond to federal and state enhancements.
DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Business Analyst – Advanced will serve as a liaison between the business community and the IT organization to provide technical solutions to meet user needs. Possesses expertise in the business unit(s) they support, as well as, an understanding of the IT organization's systems and capabilities. Analyzes business partner's operations to understand their strengths and weaknesses to determine opportunities to automate processes and functions. Assists in the business process redesign and documentation as needed for new technology. Translates high level business requirements into functional specifications for the IT organization and manages changes to such specifications. Educates the IT organization on the direction of the business. Negotiates agreements and commitments by facilitating communication between business unit(s) and IT from initial requirements to final implementation. Possesses an understanding of technological trends and uses this knowledge to bring solutions to business units supported to enhance the enterprise's competitive edge. May make recommendations for buy versus build decision.
General Duties and Responsibilities:
Meet with Business Area staff to conduct research and analysis required to complete Governance documentation – examples include project summaries, project scope, Level of Effort estimates, Cost estimates, summary of organizational impact (process, policy, stakeholders, beneficiaries, etc.)
Analyze decision topics with input from Subject Matter Experts
Prepare briefing materials for Enterprise Governance Leaders or Agency Executives to ensure everyone approaches discussion and decision-making with the same baseline level of context and background
Manage meeting logistics, including agenda development and participant coordination
REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
- Proficiency in Microsoft desktop tools such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, TEAMS
- Health Care/Medicaid work experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to work in a professional office environment with a diverse group of teammates
- Must have exceptional attention to detail
Bachelor's degree in a technical, business, or healthcare field or equivalent experience.
