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you ready to make a difference? Choose to work for one of the most
trusted companies in Kansas.
Why Join Us?**
Make a Positive Impact: Your work will directly contribute to
the health and well-being of Kansans.
Family Comes First: Total rewards package that promotes the
idea of family first for all employees. Paid vacation and sick leave
with paid maternity and paternity available immediately upon hire
Professional Growth Opportunities: Advance your career with
ongoing training and development programs.
Dynamic Work Environment: Collaborate with a team of passionate
and driven individuals in a work environment that promotes
flexibility.
Trust and Stability: Work for one of the most trusted companies
in Kansas with over 80 years of commitment, compassion and
community.
Inclusive Work Environment: We pride ourselves on fostering a
workplace where everyone is valued and respected.
Benefits & Perks
Base compensation is only one component of your competitive Total
Rewards package
Incentive pay program (EPIP)
Health/Vision/Dental insurance
6 weeks paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers
Fertility/Adoption assistance
2 weeks paid caregiver leave
401(k) plan matching up to 5%
Tuition reimbursement
Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources
Job Summary
The IT Senior Business Analyst serves as a liaison between business
areas and information technology, ensuring cost-effective and
high-quality business solutions. This role leads the analysis,
documentation, and management of business requirements throughout
project lifecycles, ensuring alignment between business needs and
technical implementation. Adhering to the System Development Life Cycle
(SDLC), the analyst collaborates with leadership to understand business
strategy and communicates direction to IT staff.
\"This position is eligible to work remote, hybrid or onsite in
accordance with our Telecommuting Policy. Applicants must reside in
Kansas or Missouri or be willing to relocate as a condition of
employment.\"
What you\'ll do
Lead the analysis, documentation, and management of business
requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
Ensure technical teams fully understand business requirements before
solution design and implementation.
Work closely with executive management to align IT initiatives with
business strategy.
Collaborate with other Senior Business Analysts to identify
enterprise-wide business solutions.
Conduct business process re-engineering and improvement projects.
Utilize project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall)
to drive projects through Initiate, Plan, Execute, Close, and
Monitor/Control phases.
Develop business cases using cost-benefit analysis for potential
software solutions.
Conduct impact analysis of technology changes on business processes
and existing systems.
Provide mentorship and training to junior and mid-level Business
Analysts.
Participate in vendor user groups and industry forums to advocate
for critical application functionalities.
Assist with user acceptance testing (UAT) and ensure the system
changes aligned with business needs.
What you need
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Strong analytical skills with experience in data analysis, process
modeling, and requirements elicitation.
Strong understanding of healthcare data exchange.
Expertise in software development lifecycles and applying project
management principles to lead large-scale initiatives.
Experience with business process re-engineering and system improvement
projects.
Ability to translate technical solutions into business-friendly
language.
Proven ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing,
translating complex technical solutions into business-friendly language.
Foster collaboration with business stakeholders, executives, and IT
teams.
Proficiency in SQL, database design, and programming languages, and
Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, Project).
Knowledge of software release schedules, testing standards, legacy
system integration and modern application development environments.
Familiarity with ITIL, COBIT, Agile methodologies, and data modeling
techniques.
Experience in defining test scenarios, conducting system impact
analysis, and supporting Enterprise testing teams to verify system
functionality.
Proficiency in Agile/Scrum and Waterfall delivery methods.
Strong time management and prioritization skills.
