Sr. Technical Business Analyst PBM (Pharmacy Benefit Management)

at  Techstra Solutions

Techstra is seeking an experienced Sr. Technical Business Analyst / Lead with Pharmacy Benefit Management systems (PBM) with a minimum of 10 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have experience and strong knowledge of PBM systems and related business processes.
In addition, there will be an oversight that includes but is not limited to the RFP database, specialty medical benefits management program, clinical programs, and evolution, and numerous other PBM delegated pharmacy programs from sales proposals to group implementations to outcomes monitoring and lead evaluation of new program opportunities related to the pharmacy benefit, as well as the strategy to drive sales performance through internal process and marketing initiatives.
From the day you join, you will hit the ground running surrounded by amazing people. Here is a look of some of the expectations and responsibilities for this position:

Responsibilities:

• Work with stakeholders to evolve the “Current State” process to a more robust and improved “Future State”
• Assist in the modernization of an existing legacy based PBM software system to a more modern Java / Cloud based application.
• Create User Stories and Features to drive App development
• Demonstrated experience with Agile Scrum
• Demonstrates the experience and ability to independently analyze and produce accurate and thorough requirement documentation
• Develop user stories and acceptance criteria in collaboration with the Product Owner.
• Assists with various tasks throughout the development life cycle of a project.
• Mentors and is sought out by less experienced associates for product and application analysis knowledge.
• Is typically assigned complex projects and situations that have a high degree of customer exposure or company liability.
• Lead requirement analysis, requirement clarification, backlog grooming, story breakdown, and work prioritization for the team by talking to our Product Owner and / or stakeholders.
• Research and analyze existing functionalities of the systems / applications, work together with the team to design technical solutions.
• Ensure compliance with State, Federal, and Blue Association regulations and rules.
• Establish reliable oversight, testing and validation processes.
• Liaison to technology and business teams, must be able to interpret requirements in both directions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and / or 5 years of work-related experience
• Strong experience with Scrum
• Product development experience working within an Agile project methodology
• Experience in accurately gathering, translating, and documenting user stories, requirements / designs to serve as functional specifications from which technical solutions can be developed
• Prior PBM / Health Plan experience background required
• Strong analytical skills, interpersonal skills, and written communication skills
• Strong mid-level to senior technical business analyst.
• Software application development lifecycle experience including discovery & requirements / story development
• Knowledgeable in Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM) required
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and presentation skills

Location:
This position is remote.
At Techstra Solutions, we help top companies and brands achieve the business value of Digital and Talent Transformation. We believe there are three components in successful business transformation: Business Strategy, Technology and Talent. It is the coming together of these three disciplines that enable companies to take full advantage of opportunities. It differentiates us. Our approach is holistic and all encompassing. We consider the full picture as we guide our clients on this journey.
We are experts in transformation, business strategy, technology, innovation, and human capital management. We deliver our expertise through client consulting, innovative staffing solutions and software development. From strategy through implementation, we are dedicated to bringing our clients world-class business and talent solutions that fit strategic requirements and most importantly, deliver results.

• Work with stakeholders to evolve the “Current State” process to a more robust and improved “Future State”
• Assist in the modernization of an existing legacy based PBM software system to a more modern Java / Cloud based application.
• Create User Stories and Features to drive App development
• Demonstrated experience with Agile Scrum
• Demonstrates the experience and ability to independently analyze and produce accurate and thorough requirement documentation
• Develop user stories and acceptance criteria in collaboration with the Product Owner.
• Assists with various tasks throughout the development life cycle of a project.
• Mentors and is sought out by less experienced associates for product and application analysis knowledge.
• Is typically assigned complex projects and situations that have a high degree of customer exposure or company liability.
• Lead requirement analysis, requirement clarification, backlog grooming, story breakdown, and work prioritization for the team by talking to our Product Owner and / or stakeholders.
• Research and analyze existing functionalities of the systems / applications, work together with the team to design technical solutions.
• Ensure compliance with State, Federal, and Blue Association regulations and rules.
• Establish reliable oversight, testing and validation processes.
• Liaison to technology and business teams, must be able to interpret requirements in both directions