Business Systems AnalystDuration: 6-9 month contractLocation: Hybrid (1-2 days a week) - Newark, NJ VISA - All except H1B & CPT Rate - DOEThis position is responsible for analyzing, understanding and translating business needs into business/technical requirements. Leads and coordinates teams of other resources to ensure alignment of technical solutions with business requirements for medium to complex issues (quantity and magnitude).- Takes ownership of the analysis and understanding of medium to complex issues, and coordinates the documentation of business needs- Leads Business Requirements Gathering process, including the creation of deliverables- Leads and manages the process for identifying and recommending improvements; leads the verification and validation of requirements, obtaining approvals on solution requirements and traceability- Conducts detailed research- Coordinates analysis necessary to identify viable solution alternatives- Defines success criteria for projects- Follows the Company's business requirement's documentation process utilizing the appropriate tools- Creates and delivers work estimates to customer(s)- Creates and coordinates the creation of technical documents and high level solution designs- Provides input on the solution design, technical feasibility/limitations, performs Proof Of Concepts as required.- Coordinates with architecture, security and other IT areas to ensure the solution adheres to enterprise standards- Coordinates the development, testing and implementation of system specifications.- Works with the testing teams on developing automated test scripts/process- Provides consistent, accurate and timely communications to the stakeholders and project teams- Ensures appropriate transition to the operations teamEducation:- Bachelor's Degree preferredWork Experience:- 6-8 years of related IT work experience preferably in the health insurance industry- Demonstrated experience in a key role in major company initiatives and demonstrated leadership experience- Demonstrated progression of professional responsibilityKnowledge:- Requires knowledge of system development life cycle and implementation methodologies- Requires excellence in structured query languages, or analysis techniques- Requires strong ability to apply structure to loosely defined complex problems- Demonstrates understanding of core business functionsSkills:- Requires skillful project execution experience and knowledge- Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills- Requires knowledge of programming, development, and technical architecture