Business Technical Analyst

Position Purpose: Provides functional business knowledge and technical support to the business unit through developed and ad hoc analysis/reporting, as well as designing and programming new processes/reports.  Acts as subject matter expert for department or business unit on business systems/applications.  Analyzes company functions, processes, and activities to improve computer-based business applications for the most effective use of money, materials, equipment, and people.  Performs application/system design and implementation.  Documents development requirements.  Consults with end users to test and debug applications to meet client needs.

Key Details: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, or CPT.

Hands-on SQL experience, including the development of complex queries, scripts, and automation solutions, highly preferred.

Experience with SAS or Python for scripting, programming, and process automation, highly preferred.

Experience with Databricks, particularly in data processing, scripting, or automation environments, highly preferred.

Experience developing and implementing automation solutions to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual processes, preferred.

Experience with healthcare claims data, claims processing, or configuration operations, preferred.

Experience with Power BI and data visualization tools, preferred.

Experience translating business requirements into technical solutions and collaborating with business and technical stakeholders, preferred.

• Develops ad hoc reports to conduct data analysis and validation.
• Confers with the area or department to analyze current operational procedures and trends and identify problems.
• Conducts business analysis and recommends alternative technical solutions to management regarding the course of action that best meets the organization's goals.
• Researches, evaluates, and assesses the financial impact of issues identified in data and processes.
• Supports, troubleshoots, and maintains systems and applications as required, optimizing performance, resolving problems, and providing timely follow-up on identified issues.
• Analyzes requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to improve existing business systems.
• Creates multiuser, real-time, robust database solutions.
• Acts as a content expert to provide business and technical expertise in requirements solicitation, system analysis, technical design, programming, and documentation of business applications/systems.
• May be responsible for monitoring and reporting to management on the status of departmental projects; anticipates and identifies issues that could inhibit achieving project goals and objectives; and implements corrective actions and mitigation strategies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Additional Responsibilities: Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Education/Experience:

• Required A Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent work experience in technical data analysis, conducting system analysis meetings, developing system design documents, developing project plans with achievable milestones and deadlines, and mediating different department demands to gain approvals on system scope and design.
  Preferred, a Master's degree in a related field, i.e., Mathematics, Computer Science, etc may be considered in lieu of some of the required experience (not to exceed 2 years).
• Preferred 1+ year of experience in Healthcare.
• Required 2+ years of experience in relevant programming to include SAS, SQL, VB.NET, or Oracle (or similar depending upon departmental requirements).
• Required 3+ years of experience in related business analysis.
• Preferred 1+ year of experience in ASP/ASP.NET.

At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.
 

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules.  Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status.  Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act