Systems Analyst III

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alaska, +26 more states.

📋 Description

• Serve as the representative of the business within an Agile delivery team and function as a bridge between business and IT.

• Build and nurture relationships with business stakeholders.

• Spearhead the elicitation and analysis of requirements for intricate initiatives.

• Facilitate sessions to break down projects and clarify scope, dependencies, risks, and delivery considerations.

• Create documentation for epics, features, user stories, acceptance criteria, use cases, requirements, UI specifications, and business rules.

• Employ techniques for business process analysis, cost-benefit analysis, workflow assessment, capability evaluation, and solution assessment.

• Discover automation opportunities and design low-code solutions.

• Conduct interviews, workshops, document analysis, story mapping, process mapping, and workflow analysis with stakeholders.

• Keep abreast of Premera systems, business processes, data assets, and technological capabilities.

• Investigate, assess, and propose business and technology solutions.

• Analyze data architecture, data flows, integrations, and reporting considerations.

• Utilize SQL and data tools to perform analysis, troubleshoot issues, validate data, generate metrics, conduct root cause investigations, and create ad hoc reports.

• Carry out data analysis and mapping, define transformation rules, and assist in integration design.

• Support the SDLC testing process, including planning, scenario development, execution, defect triage, validation, and UAT.

• Offer recommendations on backlog priorities, dependencies, risks, and release planning.

• Guide junior analysts and aid in their professional growth.

• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related field, or a comparable combination of education and experience.

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in business systems analysis.

• Proven experience in requirements elicitation, process analysis, stakeholder management, and delivery of technology solutions in a collaborative environment.

• Familiarity with a software development environment utilizing Agile delivery methodologies such as Scrum and SAFe.

• Understanding of Agile and Waterfall project delivery methodologies.

• Proficient in using SQL for data analysis, validation, troubleshooting, reporting, and supporting requirements.

• Knowledge of healthcare or health insurance processes and systems.

• Experience with Azure DevOps, Visual Studio, Confluence, and Product Plan.

• Skilled in working with SQL, large datasets, and data-validation techniques.

• Understanding of APIs, integrations, data pipelines, enterprise applications, and contemporary technology ecosystems.

• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server, Snowflake, and enterprise data platforms.

• Experience in developing dashboards, reports, and data visualizations using BI tools.

• Proficiency in designing and implementing automation solutions utilizing UiPath, Appian, and other low-code or workflow automation platforms.

• Capability to elicit, analyze, organize, document, prioritize, and trace requirements throughout the solution lifecycle.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong problem-solving, root cause analysis, and facilitation abilities.

• Capacity to thrive in ambiguous or rapidly evolving environments.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage with low employee premiums.

• Optional benefits, including pet insurance.

• Life and disability insurance.

• 401K with employer matching.

• Pension plan that becomes vested after 3 years of service.

• Wellness incentives, including counseling, stress management, and mindfulness programs.

• Generous paid time off.

• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees.

• Employee recognition program.

• On-campus resources, networking opportunities, and team engagement for hybrid employees.

• Commuter benefits.

• Free convenient on-site parking.

• Subsidized on-campus cafes.

• On-site health and wellness activities.

• Fitness and well-being center offering workouts and nutritional counseling.

• On-campus recreational activities.