Business Analyst I or II

Description

Pharmacists Mutual Insurance has an opening for a Business Analyst. The Business Analyst is responsible for improving the Company’s competitiveness and performance across a broad spectrum of criteria. Works closely with Project Managers, Business Sponsors, IT Managers, Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts and business units to ensure that projects are delivered with high quality, on time and within budget.

Business Analyst I

• Responsible to perform or facilitate key steps and deliverables for small to large corporate and strategic projects as needed, including:   
  • Project requirements / specifications gathering and documentation
  • Business Use Cases and Wireframes (data and workflow designs)
  • User Training Materials support
  • Change Request process execution
  • Project Launch Communications
• Effectively facilitates group meetings.
• Breaks down business problems into actionable items in the planning phase for the development team.
• Demonstrates analytical and questioning skills.
• With assistance, executes SDLC processes (e.g. Waterfall, Agile, etc.) as needed for effective project results.                                                                                                                                                                                   

Business Analyst II

• Responsible to perform or facilitate key steps and deliverables for large scope and corporate-level projects with minimal guidance.
• Demonstrates advanced analytical and questioning skills.
• Executes SDLC processes (e.g. Waterfall, Agile, etc.) as needed for effective project results.

Essential Functions

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:    

• Independently manages key project responsibilities.
• Provides guidance to Quality Assurance Analysts.
• Utilizes systems and resources to carry out analysis in support of corporate goals.
• Reviews and analyzes system processes and procedures to determine the most efficient and cost effective business solutions for the Company.
• Recommends alternative solutions regarding courses of action that best meet the corporate goals and solve computer-based business system matters.
• Performs duties concerned with the design and improvement of computer-based business systems.
• Analyzes requirements and procedures to automate processing or to improve existing business systems.
• Confers with stakeholders to analyze current operational procedures, identify problems, document use cases and propose solution improvements.
• Works with cross-functional teams to understand, analyze, document and communicate business needs.
• Develops materials used to represent and communicate key findings and recommendations.
• Work with software engineers/developers to clarify and ensure understanding of business specifications.
• Understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle, including but not limited to Waterfall and Agile methodologies.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of and ability to apply Company project management principles and practices.
• Ability to successfully meet project management triangle of time, budget, and scope.
• Actively participates in all ‘Responsible for’ stages of project planning, building, testing and implementation.
• Ability to identify, document, and validate system requirements.
• Demonstrate initiative and apply innovative thinking.
• Effectively organize and prioritize work.
• Demonstrates English usage, spelling, grammar, vocabulary and punctuation.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships in a team environment through written and oral communication.
• Ability to work independently, make critical decisions and analyze complex issues.
• Contribute effectively to the accomplishment of all goals and objectives.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations.
• Ability to obtain and utilize sensitive information with discretion and objectivity.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports/correspondence.
• Reads, interprets, and inputs data efficiently and accurately.
• Effectively determines when to escalate concerns to the appropriate level of management.
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter with excellent research, analytical and above average computer skills and knowledge.

Qualifications

Experience and Education Qualifications

Business Analyst I

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 5 years of related experience; or
• Associate’s Degree and 3 years of related experience; or
• Bachelor’s Degree

Business Analyst II

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 7 years of related experience; or
• Associate’s Degree or equivalent and 5 years of related experience; or
• Bachelor’s Degree and 3 years of related experience; or
• Master’s Degree