Discovery Health Systems (DHS)Business Analyst (Intermediate)About DiscoveryDiscovery's core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, selfdriven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.About Discovery Health Systems (DHS) – Care and Claims – Claims Processing SystemWorking in a high performance organization that prides itself in attracting the finest talent, we challenge ourselves to find solutions that make a difference in the world. Our environment is always buzzing with energy and smart, motivated people working on finding the best way to move forward. An intermediate business analyst position is available in the Care and Claims System team to work on dynamic new projects and product enhancements in order to improve business inefficiencies, gain competitive advantage on our products and ultimately to provide better service to our clients. Using knowledge of the organization's technology infrastructure and specific software applications, the intermediate business analyst will help the business to address changes through technology.Key PurposeWithin the Care and Claims system area, the Business Analyst must work to understand the overall business need, define the requirements, document the requirements using various approaches such as use cases then decompose the requirements to a sufficient level of detail allowing the implementation team to take action.The Business Analyst will support the project throughout the project lifecycle and will manage the release as well as post release monitoring.The Business Analyst in the Claims and Care area must be technically minded and be able to understand basic development principles.Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to:The successful candidate will be required to perform but not limited to the following key outputs in respect of the Care and Claims CPS portfolio:Run a requirements gathering/JAD workshop to gather new requirementsDocument business requirement specifications under supervision of a Senior BAAccurately document functional requirements specifications clearly defining project objectivesConstruct complex process models and can create UML modelsExecute user acceptance or system testingResolve requirements conflict through effective stakeholder engagementPresent options and recommendations to stakeholdersOffer support and guidance to junior business analystsIdentify and document project risks, issues, assumptions and dependenciesIdentify and perform process improvement workPerform quality assurance of business analysis deliverablesCompetenciesThe successful candidate must demonstrate the following competencies:Project ManagementRequirements developmentChange controlRelease managementSolution developmentSoftware TestingAnalytical thinking and conflict managementPersonal organisation and time management skillsBusiness writing skills and presentation and facilitation skillsCommunication skills (written, verbal/presenting and listening)Stress management skills and negotiation skillsInnovativeAbility to build relationships with people from all different backgrounds and at different job levelsEducation and ExperienceBSc Information Systems or am equivalent 3-year IT qualification5 years 'experience as a Business AnalystCertification in UML and BPMN courseExperience in PL/SQLExperience in Testing, Process mapping and UML modellingRequirements analysis experienceEMPLOYMENT EQUITYThe Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
