Highmark - Associate IT Systems Analyst

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Title	Associate IT Systems Analyst
Location	Pittsburgh, PA
Description	Provides application development services typically in a defined project. Develops requirements and supplemental specifications for new applications or analyzes change requests/enhancements in existing applications. Collaborates closely with the customer/partner/business areas to identify application needs, projects specifications, business case development and cost sheet analysis. Responsible for verification that the delivered application code meets the customer needs based on the specifications, ensuring minimal defects in both UAT and production. Accountable for identification and documentation of risks, defects and issues throughout the project lifecycle. Responsible for assisting in the resolution of risks, defect and issues. For smaller projects or initiatives may be accountable for project schedule. Accountable to provide project status back to the appropriate Management group or customer, release co-coordinator and/or various PMO groups. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Work with customers, application developers, architects, project mnagement and team members to understand business requirements that drive the analysis and design of quality business solutions. Involved in the full systems development lifecycle and is responsible for creation and maintenance of project lifecycle documents/deliverables (vision document, supplemental specifications, testing plan, testing schedule, testing scenarios, testing outcomes, approvals, and training materials). Provide assistance and/or lead application development project deliverables -- e.g. vision document, supplemental specifications, user design, testing plan, testing schedule, testing scenarios, testing outcomes, approvals, and training materials. Manage job and project requirements so that projects are completed on time,in scope, within budget, with minimal defects. May help to maintain documentation such as design documents, architecture and flow diagrams. Provide required business and/or technical support for both project and production related activities. Assure compliance to required standards and all necessary approvals have been obtained throughout the project lifecycle. Interfaces with the business areas, customers, partners, vendors, technical staff and project teams to drive value, return on investments and innovative solutions. This includes providing alternative solutions, including vendor solution acquisitions, with maximum benefits while reducing cost (e.g. cost benefit analysis, pros/cons of solutions). Accountable for all aspects of testing (e.g. testing plan, scenarios, documentation, defect management) to ensure minimal production and UAT defects are realized. Will interface closely with the business and technical staff on the team during all phases of the project, including unit and system testing, integration and UAT testing culminating with implementation checkout and post implementation support. Required Qualifications: High School Diploma / GED Minimum 0 to 2 years' experience in Business Analysis Preferred Skills Oracle Query skills Experience with writing Use Cases Experience with iterative development Excellent communication skills Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Highmark Health and its affiliates take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.