Premera
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.**Business Analyst III** and transform complex, cross‑functional business needs into outcomes that matter. You’ll be at the center of initiatives with visible reach across the organization—unlocking automation opportunities, accelerating decisions, and delivering solutions that make a measurable difference.In this role, you’ll map end‑to‑end workflows, spot high‑ROI use cases for automation and AI agents, and co‑create low‑code/no‑code solutions (think Power Apps and Copilot) that teams adopt. From translating requirements to validating performance, you’ll champion digital innovation—driving continuous improvement, scalability, and real business value.The **Business Analyst III** works to proactively and creatively solve for business needs through broad cross-functional collaboration. Responsible for eliciting, documenting, and defining business requirements and contributing to process development for moderately complex projects and/or initiatives with visible impact to the business and / or systems. Leverages experience in influencing business decisions to deliver key insights and optimize solutions that have a visible impact to the business.**What you will do:*** Translate ambiguous business needs into solid business and functional requirements for small to large projects with moderate complexity.* Identify opportunities and contributes recommendations based on analysis of requirements and future impacts.* Partner with teams to understand needs and uncover opportunities for process improvement, automation, and AI-driven solutions.* Analyze workflows and identify use cases where automation or AI agents can deliver measurable business value.* Create detailed Use Cases, User Stories and other documents to illustrate business needs.* Collaborate with teams to design and implement low-code/no-code automation workflows and AI-enabled solutions, ensuring adoption and impact.* Translate business objectives into actionable requirements for enhancements.* Conduct research and evaluate emerging tools and platforms to recommend cost-effective automation and AI strategies.* Create user stories and process flows that illustrate opportunities for automation and AI integration, balancing clarity with agility.* Support testing and validation of automation and AI solutions to ensure alignment with business requirements and performance goals.* Facilitate workshops and discussions to drive stakeholder alignment on priorities and solution design.* Monitor and report on the success of implemented solutions, providing insights for continuous improvement and scalability.* Contribute to the evolution of business analysis practices by championing digital innovation, automation, and AI adoption across the organization.* Consult with others in the development of appropriate training materials to support the needs of functional areas.* May investigate and research system problems and enhancements, working collaboratively with IT to identify options and provide solutions.* Other duties as assigned.**What you will bring:*** Bachelor’s degree or four (4) years of work experience (Required).* Three (3) years of analytical experience in a technical or business environment, including at least 2 years performing business analysis functions (gathering business requirements, documenting process/data flows, and performing gap analyses) (Required).* Experience with Lean methodology or Six Sigma for process improvement.* Familiarity with **l**ow-code/no-code platforms (e.g., Power Apps, MS CoPilot) and exposure to automation or AI tools.* Experience in healthcare or other regulated industries, with an understanding of compliance requirements.* Hands-on experience performing business analysis for moderately complex initiatives, including identifying automation and AI use cases.**What you will gain:****AI and Automation Strategy*** You’ll deepen your ability to identify, evaluate, and implement AI-driven solutions and automation opportunities. This means not just using tools, but learning how to strategically select the right technologies, measure their impact, and adapt as new platforms emerge.**Cross-Functional Collaboration*** Work across teams and you’ll refine your skills in stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and consensus-building. As projects grow in complexity, so does the need to navigate diverse perspectives and drive alignment for digital transformation.**Process Improvement Methodologies*** You’ll expand your expertise in frameworks like Lean and Six Sigma, applying them to new business scenarios and integrating them with automation and AI. This includes learning how to balance efficiency, compliance, and innovation in regulated environments.**Low-Code/No-Code Solution Design*** You’ll continue to build proficiency in platforms like Power Apps and Copilot, moving from basic workflows to more sophisticated, scalable solutions. Staying current with emerging tools and best practices will be key to driving adoption and impact.**Data-Driven Decision Making*** You’ll hone your analytical skills to translate business needs into actionable insights, leveraging data to validate solutions and inform continuous improvement. This includes learning advanced techniques for measuring ROI and communicating results to stakeholders.**Physical Requirements:**
The following have been identified as essential physical requirements of this job and must be performed with or without an accommodation:
This is primarily a sedentary role which requires the ability to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. This role requires the ability to keyboard and to communicate clearly and understandably in person, and over the telephone.**Premera total rewards**Our comprehensive total rewards package provides support, resources, and opportunities to help employees thrive and grow. Our total rewards are more than a collection of perks, they're a reflection of our commitment to your health and well-being. We offer a broad array of rewards including physical, financial, emotional, and community benefits, including:* Medical, vision, and dental coverage with low employee premiums.* Voluntary benefit offerings, including pet insurance for paw parents.* Life and disability insurance.* Retirement programs, including a 401K employer match and, believe it or not, a pension plan that is vested after 3 years of service.* Wellness incentives with a wide range of mental well-being resources for you and your dependents, including counseling services, stress management programs, and mindfulness programs, just to name a few.* Generous paid time off to reenergize.* Employee recognition program to celebrate anniversaries, team accomplishments, and more.For our hybrid employees, our on-campus model provides flexibility to create your own routine with access to on-site resources, networking opportunities, and team engagement.* Commuter perks make your trip to work less impactful on the environment and your wallet.* Free convenient #J-18808-Ljbffr
.**Business Analyst III** and transform complex, cross‑functional business needs into outcomes that matter. You’ll be at the center of initiatives with visible reach across the organization—unlocking automation opportunities, accelerating decisions, and delivering solutions that make a measurable difference.In this role, you’ll map end‑to‑end workflows, spot high‑ROI use cases for automation and AI agents, and co‑create low‑code/no‑code solutions (think Power Apps and Copilot) that teams adopt. From translating requirements to validating performance, you’ll champion digital innovation—driving continuous improvement, scalability, and real business value.The **Business Analyst III** works to proactively and creatively solve for business needs through broad cross-functional collaboration. Responsible for eliciting, documenting, and defining business requirements and contributing to process development for moderately complex projects and/or initiatives with visible impact to the business and / or systems. Leverages experience in influencing business decisions to deliver key insights and optimize solutions that have a visible impact to the business.**What you will do:*** Translate ambiguous business needs into solid business and functional requirements for small to large projects with moderate complexity.* Identify opportunities and contributes recommendations based on analysis of requirements and future impacts.* Partner with teams to understand needs and uncover opportunities for process improvement, automation, and AI-driven solutions.* Analyze workflows and identify use cases where automation or AI agents can deliver measurable business value.* Create detailed Use Cases, User Stories and other documents to illustrate business needs.* Collaborate with teams to design and implement low-code/no-code automation workflows and AI-enabled solutions, ensuring adoption and impact.* Translate business objectives into actionable requirements for enhancements.* Conduct research and evaluate emerging tools and platforms to recommend cost-effective automation and AI strategies.* Create user stories and process flows that illustrate opportunities for automation and AI integration, balancing clarity with agility.* Support testing and validation of automation and AI solutions to ensure alignment with business requirements and performance goals.* Facilitate workshops and discussions to drive stakeholder alignment on priorities and solution design.* Monitor and report on the success of implemented solutions, providing insights for continuous improvement and scalability.* Contribute to the evolution of business analysis practices by championing digital innovation, automation, and AI adoption across the organization.* Consult with others in the development of appropriate training materials to support the needs of functional areas.* May investigate and research system problems and enhancements, working collaboratively with IT to identify options and provide solutions.* Other duties as assigned.**What you will bring:*** Bachelor’s degree or four (4) years of work experience (Required).* Three (3) years of analytical experience in a technical or business environment, including at least 2 years performing business analysis functions (gathering business requirements, documenting process/data flows, and performing gap analyses) (Required).* Experience with Lean methodology or Six Sigma for process improvement.* Familiarity with **l**ow-code/no-code platforms (e.g., Power Apps, MS CoPilot) and exposure to automation or AI tools.* Experience in healthcare or other regulated industries, with an understanding of compliance requirements.* Hands-on experience performing business analysis for moderately complex initiatives, including identifying automation and AI use cases.**What you will gain:****AI and Automation Strategy*** You’ll deepen your ability to identify, evaluate, and implement AI-driven solutions and automation opportunities. This means not just using tools, but learning how to strategically select the right technologies, measure their impact, and adapt as new platforms emerge.**Cross-Functional Collaboration*** Work across teams and you’ll refine your skills in stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and consensus-building. As projects grow in complexity, so does the need to navigate diverse perspectives and drive alignment for digital transformation.**Process Improvement Methodologies*** You’ll expand your expertise in frameworks like Lean and Six Sigma, applying them to new business scenarios and integrating them with automation and AI. This includes learning how to balance efficiency, compliance, and innovation in regulated environments.**Low-Code/No-Code Solution Design*** You’ll continue to build proficiency in platforms like Power Apps and Copilot, moving from basic workflows to more sophisticated, scalable solutions. Staying current with emerging tools and best practices will be key to driving adoption and impact.**Data-Driven Decision Making*** You’ll hone your analytical skills to translate business needs into actionable insights, leveraging data to validate solutions and inform continuous improvement. This includes learning advanced techniques for measuring ROI and communicating results to stakeholders.**Physical Requirements:**
The following have been identified as essential physical requirements of this job and must be performed with or without an accommodation:
This is primarily a sedentary role which requires the ability to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. This role requires the ability to keyboard and to communicate clearly and understandably in person, and over the telephone.**Premera total rewards**Our comprehensive total rewards package provides support, resources, and opportunities to help employees thrive and grow. Our total rewards are more than a collection of perks, they're a reflection of our commitment to your health and well-being. We offer a broad array of rewards including physical, financial, emotional, and community benefits, including:* Medical, vision, and dental coverage with low employee premiums.* Voluntary benefit offerings, including pet insurance for paw parents.* Life and disability insurance.* Retirement programs, including a 401K employer match and, believe it or not, a pension plan that is vested after 3 years of service.* Wellness incentives with a wide range of mental well-being resources for you and your dependents, including counseling services, stress management programs, and mindfulness programs, just to name a few.* Generous paid time off to reenergize.* Employee recognition program to celebrate anniversaries, team accomplishments, and more.For our hybrid employees, our on-campus model provides flexibility to create your own routine with access to on-site resources, networking opportunities, and team engagement.* Commuter perks make your trip to work less impactful on the environment and your wallet.* Free convenient #J-18808-Ljbffr