Combo Business Analyst / Project Manager

Key Skills:  Health Care, ACCESS, T-SQL

Location: Phoenix, AZ
Duration:  6 month contract --- Only LOCAL Candidates  --  NO THIRD 
PARTY please 
Start/End: To be determined
Environment:  HealthCare
Role:  Business Analyst with project lead skills
Environment:  Access, T-SQL
Company profile:  Large company in Phoenix -- manages health plans 
in several states -- seeks a seasoned Business Analyst.  
*  They need someone with a solid background in the development of 
technical requirements for the purposes of creating applications and 
reports, preferably with a healthcare background. 
*  The technical skills needed for this are a solid working 
knowledge of MS Office, including Access and the ability to write 
queries in T-SQL (Microsoft Transact SQL). 
*  You need to be able to look at T-SQL code and understand what it 
is doing. 
*  They use T-SQL to query the main ERP application used for claims, 
provider, member, finance, etc,
*  They also use T-SQL along with .Net to develop in house queries 
and applications. 
*  T-SQL and the other types of SQL out there are similar, but the 
syntax differences are enough that they prefer folks with T-SQL 
experience.

Objectives:  
*  Evaluates business application needs, recommends solutions and 
resources required to implement solutions.  
*  Writes business requirements for the system enhancements, 
develops and implements testing strategies for system changes and 
ensures system operations meet business needs.  
*  Additional responsibilities include implementation of system 
changes and serving as project leader for small to medium projects 
or components of larger projects.
*   Responsible for the design and development of enterprise IT 
solutions. 
*   Analyzes business needs for resolution through the use of 
information technologies.  
*   Gathers information, defines work problems, develops work plans, 
and designs computer programs or business processes to resolve 
problems.  

Responsibilities:  
*  Participates in the overall planning of individual projects, 
adapting standard activities and methods to meet the needs of 
project objectives.
*  Leads process to evaluate user requirements for system 
enhancements as required by SAI business, and/or contractual 
requirements.  This includes performing a thorough analysis to 
determine whether programming, system configuration and/or 
operational procedure changes offer the "best choice" solution.
*  Works with management to evaluate requests for system 
enhancements and/or changes to determine appropriate distribution of 
workload to meet deadlines and maximize use of available resources. 
*  Responsible for preparing detailed test plans and reviewing those 
prepared by junior level staff to ensure smooth production 
implementation.  
*  Coordinates with operational staff to gather test data and 
resources necessary for test execution.  Reviews test results with 
operational staff to ensure they meet user approval and obtain sign-
off prior to implementing changes to production.
*  Leads small projects or portions of larger projects; may assist 
in the preparation and management of large project plans.  
*  Builds Microsoft Access or SQL queries in order to perform 
complex system testing. 
*  Develops ad hoc reports for data testing and analysis.
*  Performs "train the trainer" instruction for operational areas 
regarding system changes.  Prepares written documentation.  Supports 
operational areas in development of departmental procedures relating 
to systems to ensure accuracy and completeness.
*  Works in a manner that is not disruptive to peers, supervisors 
and subordinates.
*  Performs other duties, assignments and responsibilities as 
assigned or required.

Knowledge and Skills:
*  Proven experience in overseeing the implementation of software 
solutions, systems, or products.
*  Extensive experience with core software applications, including 
Word, Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio and Project.
*  Excellent understanding of the organization's goals and 
objectives.
*  Good project management skills.
*  Excellent written and oral communication skills.
*  Excellent listening and interpersonal skills.
*  Ability to conduct research into systems issues and products as 
required.
*  Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly 
language.
*  Highly self motivated and directed.
*  Keen attention to detail.
*  Proven analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.
*  Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-
pressure environment.
*  Strong customer service orientation.
*  Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Education and Work Experience:
*  Bachelor's degree in the field of computer science, information 
science, management information systems, or business administration 
and 2-4 years related work experience, or experience equal to the 
education/time requirements.  
*  Training in systems analysis and design; systems development life 
cycle methodology, and client server development tools is 
desirable.  
*  Two to four years of information technology, of which one year 
must be in applications systems support.

Ref #:  16075

Contact:
Anita Tonnessen - Sr. Technical Recruiter 
Systems Integration Solutions, Inc. 
T: 925/465-7400 or 800/244-4990 
atonnessen@xxxxxxxxxx 










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