Senior Business Analyst
Location: Augusta Maine
Description: Molina Healthcare Inc. is currently seeking to employ Senior Business Analyst right now, this career will be placed in Maine. More complete informations about this career opportunity kindly read the description below. Opportunity Snapshot
This dynamic position offers you the opportunity to play a lead role in a variety of significant projects , learning new skills and challenging yourself in th! e process. As Project Manager your activities will focus on driving projects, and you'll be a key player throughout all stages of small and larger assignments -- from requirements gathering to problem solving and implementation. You'll also demonstrate your leadership skills and ability to deliver results -- qualities that are in demand as Molina continues to grow. History shows that employees at Molina can shape their career paths , and we take pride in our dedication to professional growth and development. Along the way you'll support Molina's mission to provide quality healthcare for financially vulnerable individuals and families while using your experience in Medicaid to make a direct impact on key initiatives and projects.
Since its founding more than 30 years ago, Molina Healthcare has grown into one of the leaders in providing quality healthcare to the underserved. Currently, Molina Healthcare arranges for the delivery of healthcare services or offers healt! h information management solutions for nearly 4.3 million indi! viduals and families who receive their care through Medicaid, Medicare, and other government-funded programs in 16 states. Molina is a publicly traded company with approximately 4,500 employees and revenues of $4.6 billion, and we recently were named to the 2012 Fortune 500 list.
The Requirements
To be a good fit for the Sr. Business Analyst opportunity, you will have:
8+ years of requisite business analysis experience
Considerable project management experience, preferably including a time spent working in Medicaid, Medicare, or a related healthcare sector.
A bachelor's degree with an emphasis in business operations, project management and/or healthcare, or equivalent work experience.
SME level Microsoft Project knowledge, preferably 2010.
Knowledge of various support tools (Risk Radar, RQMS, CQTM) and Microsoft Office.
The ability to resolve/escalate issues in a timely manner.
Strong analytical ski! lls.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
The ability to abide by Molina’s policies, to maintain attendance to support the required quality and quantity of work, and to maintain confidentiality and comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
An ability to establish and maintain positive and effective work relationships with coworkers, clients, members, providers and customers.
Preferred but not required:
A master's degree in Engineering or a technical discipline, or an MBA.
PMP certification.
Experience managing healthcare implementations.
Broad knowledge of HCM or similar domain product/systems.
The Role
Reporting to the Proposal Manager in Augusta, as Project Manager you will serve as the critical focal point for the customer, managing and controlling various aspects of the project and processes to ensure a timely, efficient, and successf! ul implementation. You will manage and track new initiatives, change re! quests and mandates by working cross-functionally and ensuring everyone involved in each project stays on the same page throughout every stage.
You will lead multiple projects simultaneously. The majority will be trouble or change requests, which are generally short in duration, These projects can last a day or two or up to a month, and you'll manage many every month. While your role will center on these short-term projects, you could also be involved in larger initiatives that could last six months to two years. It will be your role to work with and coordinate various cross-functional project teams that could include developers, SMEs for key solutions areas, configuration analysts, and business analysts. In other words it will be your role to effectively work between business and technical areas to achieve project goals and objectives.
More specifically, you will:
Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing ! needs and requirements.
Identify resources needed and recommend assignments based on workload and availability.
Prepare for (assist Molina management) and facilitate various meetings (Risk Committee, Work Plan Review, Change Control Board, Status); conduct appropriate follow-up based on meetings.
Prepare project schedules, reports and budgets; track and monitor all deliverables.
Manage day-to-day operational aspects of the project; effectively communicate relevant project information to Molina management and client; anticipate problems/situations that could impact project goals.
Work with the project controller, monitor project performance (actual vs. planned) to ensure schedule and budget goals are met or exceeded.
Provide leadership guidance and direction to personnel to ensure proper, timely completion of work. Provide personnel with timely, constructive, and actionable feedback that increases individual and team effe! ctiveness.
Collect, input and prepare weekly and monthly statu! s reports as required; explain deviations from plan. Prepare and support management reviews and QARs.
Work with the project controller, determine appropriate revenue recognition and ensure timely invoicing.
Identify opportunities for improvement and make constructive suggestions for change.
Develop lasting relationships with client personnel that foster client ties.
Continually seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.
Why Molina
Autonomy and support -- we'll give you the "elbow room" you need to succeed, and welcome your initiative and ideas. At the same time, we've developed a solid support network to provide you the resources to help you be effective. After all, Molina arranges for the delivery of healthcare services or! offers health information management solutions for nearly 4.3 million individuals and families who receive their care through Medicaid, Medicare, and other government-funded programs in 16 states.
Professional development -- at Molina we support your professional development by providing strong initial training and additional supplemental training as needed. If you’re hungry and want to grow your career, this role could serve as a springboard to other opportunities within Molina. Work hard, demonstrate your talent and gain new skills and, depending upon your interests and abilities, you could pursue career advancement positions both inside and outside of data.
Great environment -- you’ll be joining a highly motivated, dedicated, and high-performance team. The work we do is critical, and this is a great environment to work in. You will be regularly challenged, but the right processes and the right team are in place to help you to perform at your best. !
Vision-driven -- at Molina we have built success by adhering t! o our vision, and we'll look to you to ensure the vision and values play a central role in this new program. Our vision: Molina Healthcare is an innovative health care leader providing quality care and accessible services in an efficient and caring manner.
Our Core Values:
We strive to be an exemplary organization.
We care about the people we serve and advocate on their behalf.
We provide quality service and remove barriers to health services.
We are healthcare innovators and embrace change quickly.
We respect each other and value ethical business practices.
We are careful in the management of our financial resources and serve as prudent stewards of the public's funds.
Right solutions, right time -- managed care is an optimal solution to the challenges that healthcare reform is intended to address, positioning Molina for ongoing success. The whole industry is shifting, and the Medicaid and Medicare ma! rkets will be growing even faster than others . . . with Molina leading the way.
High-performance company -- since our founding in 1980 we have grown from a single health clinic to a multi-state industry segment leader. We continue to post strong numbers. Our 2011 premium revenues were $4.6 billion, up 15% over 2010, while annual cash flow from operations was 40% higher than in 2010, at $225.4 million. Guidance for 2012 is set at $5.8 billion in premium revenue.
Excellent compensation -- in addition to a competitive salary, we offer comprehensive benefits that include all you would expect -- such as insurance and PTO -- plus some pleasant surprises. For example, we provide two paid days off annually for employees to perform volunteer work at the charity of their choice, tuition reimbursement for those continuing their education, and more.
Keys to Success
To excel in this role, you will leverage your stellar communication and interpersonal skil! ls to effectively take point on a variety of projects. While the projec! ts are technical, we don’t expect you to be a technical expert (of course, we’ll train you on change requests and other internal processes and systems). We're looking for a true PM who can drive projects from a high-level view; someone who can take a proactive approach to their work, facilitate meetings, coordinate cross-functional work flow, oversee timelines and ensure that the process from launch to implementation runs smoothly, delivers quality and concludes on-time. Strong communication and timeline generation and adherence will be key to your success.
To be an outstanding Project Manager you will be a proven multitasker with strong prioritization and organizational skills. There is always plenty going on, so you'll need to be able keep a lot of balls in the air without dropping any. You'll also need to remain adaptable as Molina grows, and as the Medicaid / Medicare environment evolves.
About Molina
Molina Healthcare, Inc. is a multi-state he! althcare organization with flexible-care delivery systems focused exclusively on government-sponsored healthcare programs for low-income families and individuals. We are among the most experienced managed healthcare companies serving patients who have traditionally faced barriers to quality healthcare, including individuals covered under Medicaid, and Medicare, the Healthy Families Program, state Children's Health Insurance Programs (CHIP) and other government-sponsored health insurance programs.
Quality is a top priority for Molina, and all eligible Molina health plans are accredited by the National Committee on Quality Assurance, while Molina's 24-hour nurse advice line is accredited by URAC.
Molina has operations in California, Michigan, New Mexico, Ohio, Texas, Utah, Washington, Florida, Louisiana, Idaho, Maine, New Jersey, West Virginia, Virginia and Wisconsin. It also has 17 primary care clinics in California, two clinics in Washington, three in Virg! inia and one clinic in both Florida and New Mexico. Molina's corporate ! headquarters are in Long Beach, California.
Pictured: Our corporate offices located in Long Beach, California. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). M/F/V/D
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This career starts available on: Fri, 29 Mar 2013 13:36:58 GMT