Business Analyst 1 year Contract

DESCRIPTION - BUSINESS ANALYST

8-5 Mon thru Fri

Project: Health Care Reform Operational Changes

Description:
Advises and recommends areas of program planning, business requirements management, budget execution and program coordination.

Prepares needs assessment.
Validates resource requirements and develops cost estimate models.
Conducts and coordinates financial, product, market, operational, and related research to support strategic and business planning within the various departments and programs of the client group.
Interprets, evaluates, and interrelates research data, and develops integrated business analyses and projections for incorporation into strategic decision-making.
Plans and coordinates the development of primary and secondary market research studies in support of strategic planning and specific marketing initiatives, as required, and presents findings of studies to client committees.
Provides consultative, advisory, technical, and staff support, as appropriate.

Current phase the life cycle of the project is in:

Requirements gathering has already been completed and the manager is looking for someone to come in and hit the ground running.

Top daily responsibilities:
1. business process documentation (work flows in visio)
2. update department policies and procedures
3. update project plan under supervision
4. inform creation of training material

REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to use survey and market research methodologies, systems, and techniques.
BA or BS preferred and minimum 3+ years of direct relevant experience.
Business process implementation management
Policy and Procedures
Gap Analysis
Work flow documents and CHANGE MANAGEMENT.

Top 3 skills needed:
1. business analytical experience
2. business process documentation ie policies and procedures
3. business operations experience
Top 3 personality characteristics:
1. flexible
2. self starter
3. dependable/reliable