Associate Systems Analyst- Chicago or Washington D.C. only at Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

This role is responsible for analyzing and designing solutions to meet business needs. This role involves partnering with customers to understand their requirements and creating both functional and non-functional specifications. As an application and data Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will advise and influence both business and technical partners throughout the entire product lifecycle, from development and testing to post-implementation operations.Ensure business requirements are thorough, detailed, and concise, and document exceptions for management approval. 20%Create, review, and obtain sign-off on Systems Analyst artifacts according to project management guidelines. 20%Provide application support, serve as the SME for relevant applications, and ensure product changes align with overall design and best practices. 20%Deliver weekly status updates, investigate and address customer issues, and escalate risks as necessary. 15%Foster positive relationships, collaborate effectively with internal and external customers, and contribute to process improvement initiatives. 15%Provide detailed estimates for Systems Analyst activities and artifacts. 10%Job Overview:This role is responsible for analyzing and designing solutions to meet business needs. This role involves partnering with customers to understand their requirements and creating both functional and non-functional specifications. As an application and data Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will advise and influence both business and technical partners throughout the entire product lifecycle, from development and testing to post-implementation operations.Essential FunctionsEnsure business requirements are thorough, detailed, and concise, and document exceptions for management approval.Create, review, and obtain sign-off on Systems Analyst artifacts according to project management guidelines.Provide application support, serve as the SME for relevant applications, and ensure product changes align with overall design and best practices.Deliver weekly status updates, investigate and address customer issues, and escalate risks as necessary.Foster positive relationships, collaborate effectively with internal and external customers, and contribute to process improvement initiatives.Provide detailed estimates for Systems Analyst activities and artifacts.QualificationsEducation Preferred Bachelor's Degree in computer science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.Experience 4+ Years IT work experience focused on systems development and programming RequiredKnowledge Skills and Abilities Advanced Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex problems, think critically, and strategize creative solutions.Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Cultivate positive working relationships through effective team-oriented communication and presentation skills.Adaptability to Technology: Agility in adopting new tools and innovations and applying them to business needs.Cross-Functional Involvement: Experience working on project teams in a cross-functional environmentExtra Posting information:Minimum four years of IT work experience focused on systems development and programming.Up to one year of experience with BCBS or the health insurance industry.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Experience in any current ERP software (Peoplesoft/Salesforce/SAP/etc.Advanced Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex problems, think critically, and strategize creative solutions.Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Cultivate positive working relationships through effective team-oriented communication and presentation skills.Adaptability to Technology: Agility in adopting new tools and innovations and applying them to business needs.Cross-Functional Involvement: Experience working on project teams in a cross-functional environmentFor this role, we are only considering candidates in the Chicago,ILor Washington D.C. metro areas.Weare not able tosponsor or transfer H-1 Visasat this time.The posted salary range is the lowest to highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the hiring range and this hiring range may also be modified in the future. A candidate's position within the hiring range may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs.This job is also eligible for annual bonus incentive pay.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 11 holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, generous 401(k) matching, lifestyle spending account and many other benefits to eligible employees.Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.