Business Analyst II (4211)

Essential Functions

• Succinctly describe a business need; determine whether it is required or optional.
• Ensure that requirements are fully identified and defined.
• Conduct one-on-one, small, and large team interviews.
• Conceptualize and define the scope of a project. Gain an understanding of the breadth of requirements and be able to effectively explain them without getting lost in the details.
• Perform gap analysis as required.
• Document business requirements on the PMD-approved BRD templates.
• Prioritize requirements and ensure focus is on key business needs.
• Participate in joint sessions with developers and other project team members. (Backlog Grooming, Sprint Prioritization, and Daily Scrum Meetings).
• Create Smoke Testing scenarios and participate in smoke testing efforts.
• Create User Training material as required.
• Meet deliverable deadlines.
• Represent the project team’s interest in the business and manage user expectations.
• Support Project Planning and Reporting activities.
• Ensure business satisfaction and manage expectations.
• Clear PMD roadblocks.

Qualifications

• Excellent written communication – Ability to write clearly and effectively and to document requirements that are unambiguous, realistic, and testable.
• 3+ years of project management experience required.
• Utilize Microsoft Office toolset.
• Previous Business Analysis or Choice Administrator business knowledge and experience is preferred experience is preferred.
• Ability to quickly gain an understanding of the business and be able to effectively represent the business interests to the project team.
• Effectively communicate with and between various interest groups – some having opposing priorities and interests.
• Possess a clear understanding of software development processes and procedures (SDLC).
• Health insurance experience is a plus.
• Ability to manage business stakeholder expectations and multiple priorities.