Lead Business Systems Analyst - Telecommute

Do you have compassion and a passion to help others? Transforming healthcare and millions of lives as a result starts with the values you embrace and the passion you bring to achieve your life's best work.(sm)

You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Defines project scope and objectives based on business unit needs combined with a thorough understanding of enterprise business systems and industry requirements
• Performs a major role in the development and implementation of major systems. This role may interface with multiple business units such as accounting / finance, claims, operations, physician clinics, customer service, executive management, and sales and marketing
• Serves as an expert resource regarding the alignment of enterprise system strategies with the business goals and strategic drivers
• Applies knowledge of managed care operating environment and underlying systems data to all major production systems used for delivery of services to internal and external clients
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with both internal/externals customers at the senior management and executive level in order to influence project teams and gain consensus on the selection of the most viable solutions. The position acts as a key team member to both IT and the assigned business unit
• Uses solid critical thinking skills along with managed care, or physician office business knowledge to have insight and understanding of business concepts, tools and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the contact of the company's business
• Performs quality assurance application testing to include validation of design to business requirements, writing test plans, conducting functional and performance testing to include application and system integration testing
• Tracks progress and notifies management of issues that require escalation and assumes responsibility for resolving or coordinating the resolution of system and process issues
• Supports and delegates project estimates and workloads to business unit/business system analysts
• Collaborates on and oversees various projects as assigned that are cross-functional in nature
• Provides project task level supervision to Developers, Business System Analysts, and / or Sr. Business System Analysts on a project specific basis
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related technical field (4+ years of comparable work experience beyond the required years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a bachelor's degree)
• 7+ years of experience in developing requirements and performing system analysis
• 7+ years of experience of major systems implementation experience
• 2+ years of experience with SQL Server to include writing T-SQL queries and database analysis
• Experience executing all steps within the SDLC to include experience with Agile and/or Waterfall

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project management experience leading technical projects or teams
• Extensive knowledge of Health Care Industry and related business functions
• Experience with Data Warehouse implementation/support
• Ability to communicate ideas and problem solutions
• Ability to effectively work with both internal and external clients

UnitedHealth Group requires all new hires and employees to report their COVID-19 vaccination status.

Careers with WellMed. Our focus is simple. We're innovators in preventative health care, striving to change the face of health care for seniors. We're impacting 550,000+ lives, primarily Medicare eligible seniors in Texas and Florida, through primary and multi-specialty clinics, and contracted medical management services. We've joined Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of companies, and our mission is to help the sick become well and to help patients understand and control their health in a lifelong effort at wellness. Our providers and staff are selected for their dedication and focus on preventative, proactive care. For you, that means one incredible team and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Colorado Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $79,700 to $142,600. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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