Senior IT Business Analyst

Make a positive impact by contributing directly to the health and well-being of Kansans. Join one of the most trusted companies in Kansas with over 80 years of commitment, compassion, and community.

Benefits & Perks

• Base compensation as part of a competitive Total Rewards package
• Incentive pay program (EPIP)
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• 6 weeks paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers
• Fertility and adoption assistance
• 2 weeks paid caregiver leave
• 401(k) plan matching up to 5%
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health & fitness benefits, discounts, and resources

About the Role

The IT Senior Business Analyst serves as a liaison between business areas and information technology, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality business solutions. This role leads the analysis, documentation, and management of business requirements throughout project lifecycles, ensuring alignment between business needs and technical implementation. Adhering to the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), the analyst collaborates with leadership to understand business strategy and communicates direction to IT staff.

This position is eligible to work remote, hybrid, or onsite in accordance with our Telecommuting Policy. Applicants must reside in Kansas or Missouri or be willing to relocate as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis, documentation, and management of business requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure technical teams fully understand business requirements before solution design and implementation.
• Work closely with executive management to align IT initiatives with business strategy.
• Collaborate with other Senior Business Analysts to identify enterprise-wide business solutions.
• Conduct business process re-engineering and improvement projects.
• Utilize project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) to drive projects through Initiate, Plan, Execute, Close, and Monitor/Control phases.
• Develop business cases using cost-benefit analysis for potential software solutions.
• Conduct impact analysis of technology changes on business processes and existing systems.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior and mid-level Business Analysts.
• Participate in vendor user groups and industry forums to advocate for critical application functionalities.
• Assist with user acceptance testing (UAT) and ensure system changes align with business needs.

Requirements

• Strong analytical skills with experience in data analysis, process modeling, and requirements elicitation.
• Strong understanding of healthcare data exchange.
• Expertise in software development lifecycles and applying project management principles to lead large-scale initiatives.
• Experience with business process re-engineering and system improvement projects.
• Ability to translate technical solutions into business-friendly language.
• Proven ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Foster collaboration with business stakeholders, executives, and IT teams.
• Proficiency in SQL, database design, and programming languages.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, Project).
• Knowledge of software release schedules, testing standards, legacy system integration, and modern application development environments.
• Familiarity with ITIL, COBIT, Agile methodologies, and data modeling techniques.
• Experience in defining test scenarios, conducting system impact analysis, and supporting Enterprise testing teams to verify system functionality.
• Proficiency in Agile/Scrum and Waterfall delivery methods.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.