Business Systems Analyst

at  Centene

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world. As a diversified, national organization, Centene’s technology professionals have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

Position Purpose: The Business Systems Analyst identifies and presents business and technical specifications based on customer and business needs, industry best practices and available technology. Implements processes, systems and applications to meet the company’s business initiatives. Responsible for driving low to moderately complex systems requirements (6 or less participants and/or budget of less than $200K).

• Consults with management and staff to identify and document business needs and objectives, current operational procedures, problems, input and output requirements, data scope, usage, formatting, and security requirements.
• Communicates the business requirements and technical specifications to the technical/programming department.
• Develops, coordinates, and implements plans to test business and functional processes.
• Develops, tests, installs, and modifies functional software.
• Writes and maintains functional specifications for new or modified business systems. Creates or assists others in the writing of user documentation, instructions, and procedures. Monitors and documents post-implementation problems and revision requests.
• Consults and coordinates with systems analysts and programmers to design and develop automated business systems.
• Coordinates the implementation of technological functions to customer’s specifications.
• Develops, tracks and manages project plans including goals, strategy, resource scheduling, timelines, and budget.
• Provides end-user application support.
• Analyzes existing systems to determine more efficient processing methods or to identify errors.
• Conducts preliminary investigation for all project requests. Reviews requirements, specifications, testing plans, support and training plans to ensure they are in line with business objectives.

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Finance/Accounting, Business or other technical/analytical field or equivalent experience. Minimum three years analytical and data processing experience. IT experience preferred. Health Care or other applicable industry experience preferredPay Range: $67,400.00 - $121,300.00 per year
Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual’s skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.
Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Ac

• Consults with management and staff to identify and document business needs and objectives, current operational procedures, problems, input and output requirements, data scope, usage, formatting, and security requirements.
• Communicates the business requirements and technical specifications to the technical/programming department.
• Develops, coordinates, and implements plans to test business and functional processes.
• Develops, tests, installs, and modifies functional software.
• Writes and maintains functional specifications for new or modified business systems. Creates or assists others in the writing of user documentation, instructions, and procedures. Monitors and documents post-implementation problems and revision requests.
• Consults and coordinates with systems analysts and programmers to design and develop automated business systems.
• Coordinates the implementation of technological functions to customer’s specifications.
• Develops, tracks and manages project plans including goals, strategy, resource scheduling, timelines, and budget.
• Provides end-user application support.
• Analyzes existing systems to determine more efficient processing methods or to identify errors.
• Conducts preliminary investigation for all project requests. Reviews requirements, specifications, testing plans, support and training plans to ensure they are in line with business objectives