Systems Analyst

Delta Dental of Washington

$78K — $118K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 4+ years relevant business analysis experience or equivalent in a technical/business setting.
  • Strong critical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in SQL for querying and manipulating structured data.
  • Experience with complex projects from concept to delivery.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a multifaceted environment.
  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for complex concept delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Define problems and analyze data to draw conclusions.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance business technology systems.
  • Set automated system requirements through business analysis.
  • Develop technical specifications from business requirements.
  • Research and recommend systems solutions to meet business objectives.
  • Perform business needs assessments and cost/benefit analyses.
  • Contribute to test case development, testing strategies, and analyze test results.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Engagement with technology-driven solutions to improve business processes.
  • Experience in a mission-driven organization focused on health services.
Full Job Description
The Systems Analyst will use strong analytical and critical thinking skills to optimize our claims processing platform. This will include working predominately with our claims and benefits management system. You will operate in cross-functional teams to understand business processes, goals, problems and/or opportunities that may be addressed through the use of technology.

The pay range for this position In Western Washington varies between $78,800 - $118,200 and for Eastern Washington varies between $67,200 - $105,500. Washington Dental Service and its affiliates, including Arcora Foundation, Delta Dental of Washington, and TriForza Corp. intends to offer the selected candidate a base pay within this range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. Base pay will also be adjusted based on the candidate's geographic location.

Essential Responsibilities include the following: The list of responsibilities listed is not intended to be comprehensive. Washington Dental Service and its affiliates, including Arcora Foundation, Delta Dental of Washington, and TriForza reserve the right to change the responsibilities at any time with or without notice.
  • Define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw conclusions
  • Find opportunities for improvement in business technology systems
  • Define automated system requirements by analyzing business structure, policies and operations
  • Analyze business requirements to define technical system specifications
  • Research and recommend systems solutions that achieve business objectives and address future customer needs
  • Conduct business needs assessments and cost/benefit analyses to assist in aligning investments with automated system solutions
  • Contribute to test case development, testing strategy, and analyze test results as needed
  • Responsible for quality control and quality assurance adherence of system functionality
  • Create end-user documentation and deliver training as needed
  • Analyze system operating logs and error messages for problem identification
  • Create and maintain system documentation such as system processes, process schedules, data flows, and design documentation

The experience, skills, and education needed to succeed in the position are outlined below. These requirements are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the essential functions of the role.
  • Strong critical thinking, analysis, and problem solving skills
  • Solid grasp of SQL to query and manipulate structured data
  • Experience using project management systems
  • Experience working with complex projects end to end from concept to delivery
  • Ability to work in a multifaceted environment with competing priorities.
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environment
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to communicate complex concepts to customers
  • Experience with website, database and software as a service (SaaS) applications
  • Bachelor's degree and 4+ years' relevant work experience performing business analysis related tasks, or equivalent experience in technical or business environment.

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