Business Analyst, Integrated Planning / Job Req 704925657

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Business Analyst, Integrated Planning, under the direction of the Senior Program Manager - State Directed and Special Programs, will assist the Senior Program Manager in planning, coordinating, and monitoring enterprise-wide initiatives, including All Plan Letters (APLs) and other policy guidance, across multiple functions and levels as well as examining external economic, social, political, and environmental costs and benefits for Alameda Alliance. Combining internal and external integration provides the ability to evaluate all options and to plan a suitable course of action for the Alliance.

Principal responsibilities include:

• Connect the planning functions of multiple business units or departments for enterprise-wide initiatives with a focus on aligning operations, strategy, and financial performance.
• Assist in the development and socialization of a culture of integrated planning.
• In conjunction with the Project Management Office (PMO), prepare and disseminate integrated planning documents that identify potential resource constraints against future activities.
• Manage resources in a matrixed environment to drive appropriate action exhibited by the capacity to free up and reallocate existing resources.
• Identify potential areas for improvement, track and trend over time to inform the Senior Program Manager
• Compares project, financial, and operational benchmarks against similar managed care organizations.
• Work with external partners, including consultants, as required.
• Prepare and present progress/status reports to the Senior Program Manager and all key stakeholders.
• Evaluate business processes, anticipate requirements, uncover areas for improvement, and develop and implement solutions.
• Manage small-scale policy implementations or provide project coordination support, as appropriate.
• Complete other duties and special projects as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Responsible for the development and management of documentation from planning through final implementation of any assigned activity.
• Monitor and maintain reporting tools in order to monitor department-level activities for potential resource constraints.
• Prepare detailed and summary level documents that track enterprise-wide activities to ensure resources are available when needed.
• Manage small to medium-level initiatives which may require coordination with external partners.
• Provide support to PMO and various enterprise-wide activities based on availability.
• Attend project-related meetings, as necessary.
• Update, implement, and maintain procedures.
• Communicate effectively and efficiently internally and externally to the business organization and external partners.
• Make oral presentations.
• Lead and participate in internal or external committees and meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Comply with the organization's Code of Conduct, all regulatory and contractual requirements, organizational policies, procedures, and internal controls.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant and close visual work at desk or computer.
• Constant sitting and working at desk.
• Constant data entry using keyboard and/or mouse.
• Frequent use of telephone headset.
• Frequent verbal and written communication with staff and other business associates by telephone, correspondence, or in person.
• Frequent lifting of folders and various other objects weighing between 0 and 30 lbs.
• Frequent walking and standing.

Number of Employees Supervised: 0

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION OR TRAINING EQUIVALENT TO:

• Bachelor's degree in a health-related discipline required or equivalent experience.

MINIMUM YEARS OF ADDITIONAL RELATED EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum three years progressive, broad-based business experience within a health plan environment required.
• Two to three years of technical and/or business process analysis and redesign experience.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS (SKILLS, ABILITIES, LICENSE):

• Strong interpersonal skills, mature judgment, and diplomacy required to interact effectively with a broad spectrum of people, both individually and in groups.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Extremely well developed organizational and planning skills.
• Strong networking and negotiation skills to ensure positive working relationships with all staff, consultants, development partners, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to positively influence and create buy-in across groups.
• Independent, self-starting, self-motivated performer.
• Customer focused with strong analytical skills.
• Solid problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary company.
• Proficient experience in use of various computer system software including Windows, Microsoft Word, MS Project, Excel, Access, Outlook, Visio, and PowerPoint.

SALARY RANGE $105,853.04-$158,779.55 ANNUALLY

The Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and merit. We strive to have the best qualified person in every job. Our policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, religion, veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. M/F/Vets/Disabled.