CMU ERPsim Competition -Associate IT Analyst

Company:
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Industry:
Health Insurance and Health Care

Level:
Non-Manager

Job Family:
Information Technology

Compensation:
Competitive Total Compensation Package

When you think of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for health insurance, you can know you’re getting much more. We're a company founded on a tradition of affordable, quality health care for everyone, improving the present and investing in the future.

We offer:

• Plans for employers and individuals that meet today’s needs, budgets and lifestyle
• The largest network of doctors and hospitals in the state
• Lower health care costs Higher quality health care
• Grants and programs that promote better health throughout Michigan

Mission: We commit to being our members’ trusted partner by providing affordable, innovative products that improve their care and health.

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The IT Analyst is responsible for helping business partners implement technology solutions by determining the requirements of a business unit, project, initiative, or program, and assisting teams in translating these requirements into user stories and features. The IT Analyst provides general analytical support across projects, initiatives, and business units, as well as the entire organization, and understands key business processes, drivers, strategy, and related technologies.

• Gather data to support the addressing of specific problems.
• Assist in the development of impact and gap analyses.
• Participate in collaboration sessions to understand how to define the business impact of opportunities and problems through financial and non-financial analysis; take notes for reference by the team.
• Assist other analysts with bridging requirements and mapping business to technical requirements.
• Participate in user story discovery sessions and assist in the development of session documentation.
• Assist in investigating, resolving, and escalating problems, under the direction of others.
• Participate in project/program planning sessions to define goals, business/IT requirements, capabilities, and scope.
• Collaborate on technical support work with team members.
• Contribute to development of findings, takeaways, and trends for discussion in planning meetings.
• Participate in cross functional team collaboration sessions to develop design documentation.
• Perform industry research as directed and gather evidence to support analysts in inspiring stakeholders about the art of the possible.
• Work closely with analysts to learn about products, platforms, services, and projects.

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree preferred. Or equivalent work experience. One (1) year of relevant system solution development, testing and implementation or intern work experience preferred. Experience analyzing data preferred. Fundamental analytical and conceptual thinking skills.

Skills: Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work independently, or within a team environment. Knowledge of Agile methodologies preferred, although not required. Knowledge of information gathering, planning, and organizing methods and principles.

Other related skills and/or abilities may be required to perform this job.