Product Analyst

Description Product Analyst to break down user stories to deploy functional work.

Prefer 5+ years experience.

Preferred Healthcare.

Preferred strong technical acumen.

Experience with agile teams, ambitious and go getter attitude, good with fast paced work

CST hours preferre.

Teams' core hours are 9-3pm CST for meetings.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Product Analyst to join our team for new client implementation projects. You will play a pivotal role in gathering requirements, bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions, and ensuring a successful project rollout.

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• Requirements Gathering and Analysis:
  Conduct in-depth interviews and workshops with the client's product owner and business stakeholders to understand their needs, workflows, and pain points.
• Collaborate with product owner to clarify requirements and define project scope.
• Document and analyze user stories, ensuring clarity and completeness.
• User Story Creation and Acceptance Criteria:
  Develop user stories that detail system functionalities from the user's perspective.
• Define clear and measurable acceptance criteria for each user story to validate successful implementation.
• Agile Project Management:
  Schedule and facilitate user story grooming sessions to prioritize and refine the backlog.
• Run daily standup meetings to keep the project team aligned and on track.
• Escalate any questions or roadblocks to the appropriate parties.
• Communication and Reporting:
  Facilitate clear communication between the business team, product owner, and development team.
• Proactively update stakeholders on project progress and identify potential risks.
• Prepare and present key team metrics during sprint review meetings.
• Mentorship and
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Create a respectful and collaborative work environment.
• Pair with junior Business Analysts to provide guidance and support their development.

• Minimum 4+ years of experience as a Business Systems Analyst or similar role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and user story development.
• Proficiency in requirements gathering techniques (interviews, workshops, use case analysis).
• Understanding of software development life cycles (SDLC) & strong technical acumen.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Proactive, responsive, and eager to learn.
• Proficiency in Visio.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).
• Proficiency in Jira.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

• Healthcare industry experience – Payer side or PBM – knowledge of claims, adjudication process, member data, eligibility data, etc.
• Client implementation project experience.
• IIBA Agile Analysis Certification or other Agile Analyst Certifications.

• BCBS Medical with 3 Plans to choose from (PPO and High deductible PPO plans with Health Savings Program)
• Delta Dental plan with 2 free cleanings and insurance discounts
• Eye Med Vision with annual check-ups and discounts on lens
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance paid by company
• John Hancock 401(k) Retirement Plan with discretionary company match
• Voluntary Insurance programs such as:
  Hospital Indemnity, Identity Protection, Legal Insurance, Long Term Care, and Pet Insurance.
• Flexible work environment with some remote working opportunities
• Strong fun and teamwork environment
• Learning, development, and career growth