Description Help people lead healthier lives with a rewarding career as a Business Systems Analyst in our Helena office. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana has two exciting opportunities for individuals who enjoy interviewing stakeholders to elicit detailed functional information in order to ensure unique business needs are properly translated to provide system solutions. As the Business Systems Analyst, the successful candidate will be responsible for working closely with business unit personnel, business experts, other technical staff, vendors, and contractors to understand business and system requirements that drive the analysis and design of system enhancements and project implementations. Responsible for proactively conducting interviews with all stakeholders to elicit detailed functional requirements, modeling requirements in an organized manner, then managing and communicating requirements throughout the system enhancement or project life cycle. Responsible for ensuring unique business needs are properly translated to provide a system solution. Recommends changes to configurations and/or software enhancements to improve efficiency and service. Requirements Our ideal candidate for the position of Business Systems Analyst will have the following attributes, abilities, and/or experience: Experience and demonstrated skill organizing and presenting complex technical information effectively. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as an integral member of a team Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field Five years progressive health insurance industry analyst, programming, or related Information Technology experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Working knowledge of PC software, i.e., Word, Excel Strong analytical and product management skills, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into application and operational requirements Proven excellent documentation and writing skills Knowledge and experience with healthcare processing systems or financial systems Knowledge and understanding of Business and Process Analysis best practices, techniques and tools Knowledge and understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Knowledge and understanding of project management methodologies. Basic programming, development or technical knowledge In return you will receive an excellent starting salary, an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, 401k with company match, retirement plan, vacation and personal time, tuition reimbursement, wellness program, and paid time off for community service activities. If you would like to be a part of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and its commitment to Montana, please complete your profile at www.bcbsmt.com or contact your local job service for immediate consideration. This position will remain open through July 22, 2009. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER To apply, please visit our website at: https://www.bcbsmt.com/Pages/globalhome.aspx Location: Helena, MT Compensation: tbd Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests. montana