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Business Analyst
Lead II - Business Analysis
Who We Are
Advantasure is a growing company and a member of the UST HealthProof family, Advantasure champions innovative solutions with an eye on the futureproviding health plans with the flexibility to adapt to a changing regulatory environment and evolving business needs. Leveraging the industrys leading experts in government-sponsored health plans, Advantasure offers solutions for administrative cost management, quality patient outcomes and experiences, enrollment growth, risk adjustment, and quality and provider engagement initiatives.
We achieve this mission together through teamwork, communication, collaboration, and focus. Our employees are our greatest assets, and we invite you to apply to be a part of our journey toward making a difference in healthcare in the United States.
You Are
The Business Analyst is responsible for ensuring that business requirements are documented, and every functionalbusiness consideration is identified before implementing each project. This position must clearly understand and reviewconfirm with the client and internal departments before functional requirements are finalized - alternative approaches are suggested where viable. The Business Analyst is also responsible for functional requirements that are completely documented and understood, along with innovative solutions with best practices identified and explored for the most prevalent use cases.
The Opportunity
Creates functional specifications. Collects, understands, and transmits business requirements for projects and translates them into functional specifications, database designs, and detailed test plans.Works with client business to understand requirements. Partners with clients to gather all requirements to formulate business process specifications and translates those into application functionality, understanding the value proposition(s) of the project and deciding when to advocate and when to compromise to arrive at mutually acceptable solutions.Works with technical staff to translate requirements. Assists the technical team in translating application functionality into application architecture and the production of system functionality documents.Communicates business directives, goals, and needs to the technical team and serves as a client interface for managing user expectations and client satisfaction.Manages development life cycle. Manages projects and processes as required.Works with the product team to stay abreast of overall product strategy, roadmap(s), and release management processes.Assists in the definition of business cases and Cost-Benefit Analyses that effectively inform prioritization decisions.Support capacity planning to optimize the effectiveness of the department.Assists in the leading organization and execution of user acceptance testing.Ability to learn the resolution of technological challenges such as workflow, scheduling, testing processes, and procedures. Builds relationships with key business unit resources to gain an understanding of overall business unit direction. Partner with internal team members to lead IT activities for small to medium business initiatives using appropriate project management methodologyContributes to status and management reports as required.Participates in configuration changes in systems.
This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.
What You Need
Ability to be innovative, creative, and think outside of the box when presented with roadblocks.Ability to solve practical problems in potentially chaotic environments Ability to learn the resolution of technological challenges such as workflow, scheduling, testing processes, and procedures. Ability to understand impacts on other areas and project interdependencies.Knowledge of Business Models, Process Models, Data Models, Workflow Models, and Object Models as needed.Ability to develop workflow and business rules diagrams in Visio.Ability to interact with clients in difficult situations.Ability to convey pertinent information to the technical team.Strong presentation skills and analyticalproblem-solving skills.Ability to work in both a structured and unstructured environment. Demonstrated excellence in a rapid product-developing environment. Expertise in gathering requirements, designing products (database and UI), and achieving high-quality results within specified timeframes.Knowledge of the application of departmental procedures processes and workflows.Ability to learn how to create functional documents such as requirement documents, statements of work, proposals, use cases, and other technical documentation standards.Knowledge of the current state of the IT industry related to requirements gathering. Ability to learn how to translate business goals into IT demand.Knowledge of project management tools and processes.Functional and technical writing skills.Ability to support projects using a variety of project management methodologies (bi-modal) Ability to learn how to define all levels of business and technology requirements.Strong communication and negotiation skills.Ability to work with and empower others on a collaborative basis to ensure the success of the unit team.Bachelors degree in a related field. A relevant combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Continuous learning, as defined by the Companys learning philosophy, is required. Certification or progress toward certification is highly preferred and encouraged.4-8 years experience as a Business analyst in healthcare or health insurance, Medicare, and commercial business lines
Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. As required by local law, UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York City, or Washington as set forth below.
Role Location: Range of Starting Pay for Role
Remote: $78,000-$118,000
Our full-time, regular associates are eligible for 401K matching, and vacation accrual and are covered from day 1 for paid sick time, healthcare, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance benefits. Depending on the role, some associates may also be eligible for stock options.
What We Believe
Were proud to embrace the same values that have shaped UST and its subsidiaries since the beginning. Since day one, weve been building enduring relationships and a culture of integrity. And today, it's those same values that are inspiring us to encourage innovation from everyone to champion diversity and inclusion and place people at the center of everything we do.
Humility: We will listen, learn, be empathetic, and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.
Humanity: Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.
Integrity: We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
UST HealthProof is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Areas of ExpertiseProject managementElectrical draftingQuality controlEnergy management systemsEngineering softwareTeam player
Professional Experience10/2007to11/2014Electrical Engineer, CCM, PMLeidos|Tobyhanna,PA,Procurement and Project Management (PM) Responsible-In-Charge on the Design team for the infrastructure design, preparation of the SOW, Procurement, Installation, Testing and Turn-Over of all low voltage infrastructure(s) systems for internal Loudoun County (LC) Government.Low Voltage systems for new or renovated construction Projects, include, but are not limited to: the Security, Tele/Data, Antenna Masting/Antennas, BDA systems, A/V system, Interview Rooms-covert cameras and audio recordings for use in a Court of Law; Westnet fire station Alerting system, and the Wireless Access System.Responsible-In-Charge for writing proposals , procurement and then installation of various low voltage systems on new construction Projects.I worked closely with the Office of Procurement and was authorized to sign contracts.Responsible for Authoring the RFP that resulted in the Procurement of a new Fire Station Alerting system for Fire & Rescue.The new technology replaced the (antiquated) method of Station thru the use of "minuters".The technology provided compliance with Code required response time; Inter-Operability between Jurisdictions surrounding LC for Mutual Aid responses, with 24/7 local and remote Network monitoring.Provided Intra-Agency coordination, Procurement and Construction Management of a large classified project for DOD Pentagon in PA.Responsible for the writing the scope of Work and RFP for the multi-million dollar expansion Project that was procured through a Design Build contract.The scope of work included increasing the existing power system from 1.0 Mega-Watt to 6.0 Mega-Watt.Provided CM and PM for the build-out of several Telecommunication Data sites in support of CCSP- Command Communications Survivability Program for DOD Pentagon, including Procurement of Design, Construction and Security systems Over-sight as a Responsible -In-Charge CCM.Provided Quality Control Management as On-Site Certified QC Manager of a 7.0 million dollar DOD Contract to provide the Design and Installation of a Mass Notification /voice Communication (Paging) system at DOD Pentagon.Electrical Design/Specification and Team Building Provided the Electrical Design and Specification in excess of 150 million dollars for clients of Correctional Facilities (Low, Medium and Maximum security levels) in Salt Lake City Utah, Maryland, Virginia and the INS located in Batavia, NY.VDOC requirements and regulations applied to several VA State correctional facilities we built.Developed Contingency Plans and Emergency Response guidelines for immediate implementation in the event of a Y2K system malfunction in 1999, for the all exterior site utility systems (Plumbing, Electrical, and Jet fuel, Natural Gas, Water and Sanitary Sewer) for the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) at Ronald Reagan National Airport and Dulles International Airport.Responsible for the Design, Coordination, Procurement and Construction of Telecommunication "Carrier Hotels" through-out the United States for various Web hosting clients.Developed and promoted standard PENREN (Pentagon Renovation Program) Construction Processes for Design Build teams to use in an effort to streamline the Transition and Final Acceptance of Government Construction Projects for DOD Pentagon, while working on the Transition Team.Experienced in team relationship building and motivating team players for the successful completion of construction projects for Government, Correctional, Public and Private Sector Clients.Responsible for reviewing electrical plans from A/E's for compliance with County Standards for all new County Construction Projects; Participate in A/E selection Process with the County Contracting Officers and other Department members; Provide electrical oversight of the system design from hired A/E firms; Conduct Site visits to establish scopes of work;  Write RFP's for new County Projects  or Services;  Energy Cabinet Liaison for our Department ( DTCI) and responsible for energy saving reductions County wide;  Development and installation of technical systems on County Projects, such as Video-Conferencing, Fire Station Alerting; A/V, CCTV, and LPS systems, antenna/radio communications and wireless technologies.Responsible for managing vendor installation(s) for building low voltage systems, including performance and payment activities.Initiated statistical analysis project that resulted in sound recommendations adopted by entire department.Reduced costs of [procedure] by [$X] by [action].Spearheaded documentation of classified reports.Managed numerous projects simultaneously within budgetary restrictions.Collaborated with engineers and project managers regarding design parameters for client projects.Directed customer installations maintaining cost efficiencies based on space and power allocation.Designed space plans to account for ongoing departmental growth and/or reduction.Operated computer-assisted engineering and design software to complete engineering tasks by deadline on an ad hoc basis.Prepared accurate specifications for purchase of materials and equipment for  purchasing department.Created detailed technical drawings of structural designs according to specifications for residential, retail, commercial and industrial projects.Drew sketches to accurate scale showing relation of proposed installations to existing facilities and exact specifications and dimensions.Tested and monitored product safety, leading to safer electronic communications products.2006to2007Project ManagerViasat|Austin,TX,Responsible for gathering project requirements from clients (Architect or construction management firms); establishing schedule and managing budgets for the delivery of fully designed MEP systems (Mechanical, Electrical and plumbing) for commercial, Government and public sector clients.These clients include the International Monetary Fund (IMF), DOT, Nextel International, L3 Communications, Terremark and U.S.Sprint.Responsible for the complete design and specification of electrical systems using computer aided design software (AutoCAD) for the production of Contract Documents (CD's) for Construction Projects.Spearheaded documentation of classified reports.Managed numerous projects simultaneously within budgetary restrictions.Collaborated with engineers and project managers regarding design parameters for client projects.Designed space plans to account for ongoing departmental growth and/or reduction.Directed customer installations maintaining cost efficiencies based on space and power allocation.Prepared accurate specifications for purchase of materials and equipment for  purchasing department.01/2004to01/2006Project Manager/Construction Manager and Transition Technical Specialist IIIThe Kraft Heinz Company|Holland,MI,Responsible CM Team member for the Renovation of DOD Pentagon, on a Wedge-by-Wedge basis, under a Design-Build Contract.Provided technical planning and authored a SOW for a Federal/DOD Facility that required major infrastructure upgrades to the Power, Water and Ventilation systems in support of Mission Critical functions; Responsible for the Transition (close-out) of completed construction Projects for acceptance by DOD Pentagon.01/2002to01/2004Quality Control ManagerEsco Corporation|Billings,MT,for IDIQ I (Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity) Contract for HITT, at DOD Pentagon.Responsible for ensuring General Contractor compliance with DOD specs by DOD Procurement/CO's for multiple space renovations for Military or Gov't Users.Responsible for ensuring all construction projects were installed in accordance with their DOD contract, Unit pricing Schedules and in compliance with the DOD Scope of Work.Project responsibilities included development and use of project logs, daily reports, inspections, QC reports, material delivery inspections, pricing and obtaining final Government Acceptance and Use of the completed space(s).01/2000to01/2004Project EngineerThe Kraft Heinz Company|Ontario,OR,Responsible for the Design and Specification of electrical power distribution systems (Ac and DC) for Telecommunications and Data Center clients throughout the United States.01/1998to01/2000Team LeaderNovo Construction|San Francisco,CA,for site surveys of existing telecommunications infrastructures at Ronald Regan and Washington Dulles Airports.Also Project team member on Building Security Upgrades at Phillip Morris USA Facilities in Richmond, VA and Charlotte, NC.01/1995to01/1998Project EngineerDaniel, Mann, Johnson & Mendenhall -DMJM A/E Firm|City,STATE,Responsible for the Design and Specification of electrical power distribution systems for Correctional Facilities in Virginia, Maryland, Salt Lake City Utah and New York.01/1991to01/1995Assistant Project ManagerRosendin Electric, Inc|City,STATE,Responsible for all electrical Projects under 1 million dollars including the design and development of Power Systems  One-Line diagrams for Design Build pricing, managing field personnel, change-order pricing, project Take-offs and Time/Material billings and Project Deliverables.
EducationExpected intotoBachelor's Degree|Electrical Engineering Power Distribution SystemsSan Francisco State University,,CA.GPA:Electrical Engineering Power Distribution SystemsExpected intotoAssociate Degree|,Alexandria,VA.GPA:Expected intotoMaster's Degree|,,GPA:University of phoenix- started. Not completed, occasional WIP.
Skillsstreamline, Architect, Agency, audio, AutoCAD, billings, budgets, computer aided design, CD, CCSP, Construction Management, contracts, Clients, DC, Delivery, Electrical Design, electrical systems, energy saving, Government, Team Building, Law, managing, Mechanical, Access, Office, Natural Gas, Network, new construction, personnel, cameras, Plumbing, power distribution, pricing, Processes, Procurement, Project Management, proposals, Quality Control, radio, relationship building, Renovation, renovations, RFP, Specification, surveys, system design, telecommunications, Telecommunication, Upgrades, Ventilation, Video-Conferencing, Web hosting, Y2K>>. The result is, No Fit

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