Senior Application System Analyst

Job Description

Responsible for the elicitation, prioritization, and conversion of business/functional requirements to system requirements, as well as provision of analysis for applications in production (large and/or more complex initiatives). Responsible for the development of functional designs for new, customized, or enhanced systems. The ultimate outcome of this role is the production of clear, timely, precise and accurate technical designs that are traceable to documented business/functional requirements and guide the successful design, development and deployment of IT Solutions.

What You’ll Do 

• Analyze complex business needs, system requirements, data challenges, and end-to-end business and technical workflows.

• Evaluate and prioritize business and functional requirements, identifying underlying business needs and translating them into clear system-level solutions.

• Develop functional designs and specifications for new, customized, or enhanced systems, including application interfaces and workflows.

• Identify system impacts, gaps, risks, dependencies, and operational considerations associated with proposed solutions.

• Partner with business analysts, developers, designers, subject matter experts, and other technical teams to define solutions and evaluate technical tradeoffs.

• Recommend system changes, enhancements, or retirements based on business requirements and existing system functionality.

• Maintain traceability from business requirements through design, development, and implementation to ensure solutions meet intended business objectives.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced team members and coordinate work across larger or more complex initiatives.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (where required)

• 5+ years of experience in related field.

• In lieu of degree, 7+ years of experience in related field.

Bonus Points 

• Experience with the healthcare industry and concepts is a plus

• Comfortability with database queries and database concepts

What You’ll Get

• The opportunity to work at the cutting edge of health care delivery with a team that’s deeply invested in the community  

• Work-life balance, flexibility, and the autonomy to do great work   

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage along with numerous health and wellness programs   

• Parental leave and support plus adoption and surrogacy assistance   

• Career development programs and tuition reimbursement for continued education   

• 401k match including an annual company contribution   

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Where You’ll Work

Our Hybrid Flex approach is built on presence with a purpose – giving you flexibility to work remotely with intentional in-person connection – that supports a workplace that’s flexible, connected, and future focused.

In a Hybrid-Flex role, you’ll work in the office at least two days a week for collaboration and connection. In a Remote Flex role, you’ll work virtually, with a few in-office visits each year for meaningful moments that matter.

Whether your role is Hybrid Flex or Remote Flex depends on the nature of the work and distance from our Durham headquarters. We welcome candidates from outside the local area and in any states listed on this job posting. Onsite expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Salary Range

At Blue Cross NC, we take great pride in a fair and equitable compensation package that reflects market-price and our starting salaries are typically planned near the middle of the range listed. Compensation decisions are driven by factors including experience and training, specialized skill sets,  licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs. Our base salary is part of a robust Total Rewards package that includes an Annual Incentive Bonus*, 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and competitive health benefits and wellness programs.

*Based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance.

$98,092.00 - $156,947.00

Skills

Application Development, Business Requirements Analysis, Design, Mentoring Staff, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Gathering, Solutions Development, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Technical Designs