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Join a truly mission-driven organization! Independent, nonprofit UCare is recognized as one of the Minnesota's leading health plans. We provide more than 600,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin with the health coverage plans and services they need to maintain and improve their health. The innovative coverage we create makes a difference for Medicare-eligible individuals, individuals and families enrolled in Minnesota Health Care Programs, such as MinnesotaCare and Medical Assistance, and disabled adults with special health care needs.

UCare is growing in size, membership, products, geographic coverage, and employees. We're an organization that's going places. Be part of a team that cares about you, be part of UCare.

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Enter a highly collaborative environment where people are truly engaged, and feedback is valued. You'll enjoy a competitive salary and benefits, as well as a host of other perks, including a nationally recognized wellness program, and a bright, open, award-winning office space in Northeast Minneapolis just minutes from major freeways and retail centers.

At UCare, we welcome and employ a diverse employee group committed to meeting the needs of UCare, our members, and the communities we serve.

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ABOUT UCARE

UCare offers Medicare, Medicaid, Individual and Family health plans - powered by the hardest working people in the industry. Our people powered teams de-complicate, advocate and always go the extra mile to help our members. We serve with integrity, compassion and commitment to do right by members, providers and government partners. Above all, we come to work excited to provide members a path for the best health of their lives.

WORKING AT UCARE

Working at UCare is more than a career; it's a mission. A mission that defines us as professionals, unites us as an organization and shapes how we interact with our members and each other. Employees join UCare and stay because of the opportunity to have a purpose-driven job.

Our strong culture has established UCare as a Star Tribune Top 200 Workplace for 13 consecutive years since the awards program began. It's a culture that embraces innovative ideas, strategic partnerships, and exemplary customer and provider experiences. Working at UCare is being a part of a people powered team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of our members and communities.

BUSINESS ANALYST - DATA QUALITY

Work Location: Work from Home or Office for Your Day

The health and safety of our employees, members, providers, and our community is our highest priority. Therefore, all new employees are expected to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to starting at UCare, subject to limited exceptions such as for a sincerely held religious belief or for medical reasons.

Position Description

As the Business Analyst - Data Quality, you will perform analysis, document and execute data quality measures for Enterprise Data projects incorporating the needs of Health Care Economics and other UCare business units as directed. Partner with appropriate Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to understand business problems and perform necessary data analysis to gather, document and confirm business and technical requirements along with any identified gaps. You will collaborate with Enterprise Data technical resources to ensure an understanding of requirements and create development schedules, as well as execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities. In addition, you will create and maintain data governance artifacts; effectively manage and communicate testing results, remediation plans, risks, barriers and success as appropriate to stakeholders; and ensure requirements and solutions conform to departmental and technical standards as specified. Serve as the liaison between the business and Information Technology (IT) to ensure alignment.

• Collaborate with appropriate project SMEs to gather, document, and confirm complex business and technical requirements.

• Perform data analysis from various data sources, as needed, to assist in the gathering of business and technical requirements.

• Perform gap analysis and recommend technical solutions.

• Assist the technical resources in understanding and translating business requirements for the purpose of developing functional requirements.

• Provide effective written and oral communication to key data stakeholders to report progress and to identify risks and barriers.

• Develop and maintain data governance documentation and artifacts.

• Coordinate with technical Enterprise Data resources on priorities and timelines of projects.

• Collaborate cross-departmentally to ensure that IT and Enterprise Data resources are aware of ongoing and upcoming projects in order to ensure that efforts are not overlapping or conflicting.

• Define UAT plans and execute UAT scripts. Escalate issues for remediation with technical partners.

• Provide post-implementation support and ensure solutions continue to meet business requirements.

• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Education

BS/BA in a Computer Science, Business or related field; demonstrated work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Required Experience

At least three years of Business and/or technical analysis experience. Demonstrated knowledge of Enterprise Data Warehouse environments. Experience with specific phases of the software development life cycle, especially requirement development analysis, test planning and execution. Experience working with data queries for data analysis and validation. Experience in translating business requirements into testing specifications and test scenarios. Strong analytical skills and experience with test automation.

Preferred Experience

Knowledge of the HMO industry. Experience with software such as SQL, Python, and Metadata Management Tools.

THE UCARE DIFFERENCE

The UCare difference is our people power - employees actively working on the behalf of our members to get them access to the health care they need. We value and respect each individual's ideas and contributions, and provide the freedom to grow both personally and professionally. We are centrally located, and offer onsite education, equipment and wellness resources, and a myriad of volunteer activities. If you're looking for an inclusive environment that celebrates your people power, helps you build on your strengths and gives you the opportunity to truly make a difference, we invite you to apply.

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, we welcome and employ a diverse employee group committed to meeting the needs of UCare, our members, and the communities we serve.

JOB POST DATE: 1/17/2023