Senior Business Analyst (Guidewire BillingCenter)

The Senior Business Analyst is responsible for ensuring that business requirements are documented, and every functional/business consideration is identified before implementing each project. This position must clearly understand and review/confirm with the client and internal departments before functional requirements are finalized - alternative approaches are suggested where viable. The Senior Business Analyst is also responsible for functional requirements that are completely documented and understood, along with innovative solutions with best practices identified and explored for most prevalent use cases. Consultant to business units and technical teams for detailed data availability, location, lineage, and quality.Works within the Development Life Cycle.nn * Ensures delivery according to project timelines. Coordinates with stakeholders to define go-live activities. Tracks progress performs follow-up communication, and documents resolutions to maintain project timelines. Analyzes possible impacts to the schedule for requested changes and makes updates as needed to the project timeline within reason.n * Develops and executes presentations. Prepares and documents workgroup meetings and presentations. Facilitates meetings (in person and online) and conference calls to orient new clients, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and address concerns. n * Works with the project manager to manage the project plan. Provides tasks, dates, and resource responsibilities based on the scope of the project. Provides statuses to work in progress and completed tasks. n * Creates functional specifications. Collects, understands, and transmits business requirements for projects and translates into functional specifications, database designs, and detailed test plans.n * Works with client to understand requirements. Partners with clients to gather all requirements to formulate business process specifications and translate those into application and/or operational functionality, understanding the value proposition(s) of the project and deciding when to advocate and when to compromise to arrive at mutually acceptable solutions.n * Works with technical staff to translate requirements. Assists the technical team in translating application functionality into application architecture and the production of system functionality documents. Communicates business directives, goals, and needs to the technical team and serve as a client interface for managing user expectations and client satisfaction.n * Works with operational business staff to translate requirements. Assists the operations team(s) in updating documentation and processes to accommodate the products offered. Communicates business directives, goals, and needs to the business team and serves as a client interface for managing user expectations and client satisfaction.n * Manages development life cycle. n * Creates and/or updates project documentation. Documents objectives, decisions, accomplishments, and deliverables for the work stream. Places documentation on the internal storage mechanism (Confluence) to provide a written account of the project activities.n * Represents the business and/or project as the subject matter expert in the designated work stream.n * Manages projects and processes as required. n * Works with product team to stay abreast of overall product strategy, roadmap(s), and release management processes.nEDUCATIONnn * Bachelor's degree in a related field. n * Relevant combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.n * Continuous learning, as defined by the Company's learning philosophy, is required. n * Certification or progress toward certification is highly preferred and encouraged.nEXPERIENCEnn * Five years of relevant experience as a business analyst in healthcare or health insurance, Medicare, and commercial business lines, or related industry.nQUALIFICATIONS nn * Ability to manage multiple assignment