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Business Analyst III

Location:The ideal candidate will reside within a reasonable distance of one of the following offices. Atlanta, GA; Columbus, GA, Waukesha, WI; Norfolk, VA, Indianapolis, IN, Louisville, KY, South Portland, ME and Manchester, NH.

Hybrid 1: This role requires associates to be in-office1 - 2days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.

• Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unlessaccommodationis granted as required by law.

Schedule: Monday through Friday 9AM-5PM/8AM-4PM EST.

• The position will sometimes require testing that has to be done outside of normal business hours, usually 1-2 hours on a Saturday.

The Business Analyst III will be responsible for serving as the liaison between the business and IT in translating complex business needs into business solutions while performing data analysis, claims validation, data validation, trend analysis, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support business objectives.

How you will make an impact:

• Analyzes complex end user needs to determine optimal means of meeting those needs.

• Determines specific business application software requirements to address complex business needs.

• Develops project plans and identifies and coordinates resources, involving those outside the unit.

• Works with programming staff to ensure requirements will be incorporated into system design and testing.

• Acts as a resource to users of the software to address questions/issues.

• May provide direction and guidance to team members and serves as an expert for the team.

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires a BA/BS and minimum of 5 years business analysis experience; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:

• Knowledge of systems capabilities and business operations is strongly preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and reporting.

• Knowledge of medical coding concepts (e.g., ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS) is preferred.

• Experience with healthcare claims data analysis and validation is preferred.

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.

If this job is assigned to any Government Business Division entity, the applicant and incumbent fall under asensitive positionwork designation and may be subject to additional requirements beyond those associates outside Government Business Divisions. Requirements include but are not limited to more stringent and frequent background checks and/or government clearances, segregation of duties principles, role specific training, monitoring of daily job functions, and sensitive data handling instructions. Associates in these jobs must follow the specific policies, procedures, guidelines, etc. as stated by the Government Business Division in which they are employed.

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.