Business Analyst, Sr

Health Net, Inc. (NYSE: HNT) is among the nation’s largest publicly traded managed health care companies. Health Net’s mission is to help people be healthy, secure and comfortable. The company’s POS, HMO, insured PPO, behavioral health and government contracts subsidiaries provide health benefits to more than 7 million individuals. For more information on Health Net, Inc., please visit the company’s Web site at www.healthnet.com

 

JOB SUMMARY:

 

The Senior Business Analyst represents multiple business specialties or cross-functions on formal project teams, and is responsible for gathering and analyzing data, defining specifications, and analyzing and documenting business processes.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Identifies, evaluates and documents business needs and objectives, operational processes and procedures, problems and requirements. Recommends operational and process improvements based on efficiencies and available technologies. Maintains a repository of performance metrics, and generates management reports illustrating statistical data, text and graphics Conducts secondary research using a variety of publications, services and health statistic databases. Produces documentation, including project plans, analytical reports, decision backup, information research reports, budget analyses, training plans, business justifications, and graphics. Responsible for project modeling and forecasting. May manage a singular effort on a given project or lead a team to address a specific concern. May also be assigned lower level management functions. Coordinates with stakeholders to develop business cases for potential new products or initiatives. Documents and maintains workflow and business process models related to assigned projects. Models Processes and events. Works with other departments to identify and document business requirements, workflow, policies and procedures  Evaluates or assesses vendor features, functions, products, and attributes. Creates and executes user test plans. Documents project-planning assumptions, functional requirements, product features and specifications for programmers. 

REQUIREMENTS:

 

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Health Administration, Marketing, Finance, or related field required.


Certification/License:


 

Experience:

Minimum five years experience with responsibility for cross-functional business analysis, preferably in the Health Care industry, including minimum three years on large projects in business or financial planning with a large company.  In addition, experience conducting business studies and recommending solutions.

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Ability to collect, analyze and present data.Strong analytical and problem solving skills and ability to conduct business studies and recommend solutions.Knowledge of functional area policies, procedures, processes, and standards.Excellent writing skills for preparing narrative reports and correspondence.Abilities in math, accounting and/or financial principles, as well as fundamental knowledge of and skill in statistical analysis.Demonstrated mastery of the basic techniques of financial modeling, statistical analysis, accounting, business plan development and graphical displays of data.Knowledge of process improvement, workflow, benchmarking and evaluation processes.Knowledge and ability to apply advanced features of PC based programs and database management systems.Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines.Thorough knowledge of the features and capabilities of PC based software programs and automated database management systems.Highly collaborative work and communication styles. Strong human relations skills and the ability to interact with various levels of personnel..Excellent oral communication skills and the skill to prepare and deliver presentations in a variety of formats.Demonstrated initiative and independence under minimal supervision in a fast-paced work environment.Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple task, and meet deadlines with competing priorities.

 

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Any combination of academic education, professional training or work experience, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

 

Health Net, Inc. supports a drug-free work environment and requires pre-employment background and drug screening.

 

Health Net and its subsidiaries are an Equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/V/D.