Business Analyst - Health Practice Area - Financial and Strategic Solutions (FSS) Center of Excellence

$55,000 - $75,000/Yr

Public Consulting Group - Des Moines, IA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Des Moines, IA

1,001-5,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Business Analyst position at Public Consulting Group (PCG) focuses on supporting the Provider Payment Modeling team, particularly in healthcare finance. The role involves conducting business analysis, preparing reports, and assisting with project implementation, all aimed at improving public sector solutions in health, education, and human services.

Responsibilities

• Conducts business analysis for various business platforms.
• Prepares and presents parts of written status reports for clients.
• Completes analysis on large data sets.
• Develops competency in enterprise IT system analysis and development.
• Develops competency in federal and state policy, specifically federal funding requirements.
• Assists with the implementation of major project phases or tasks.
• Participates on proposal writing teams, including writing and coordinating submissions.
• Assists with preparation of other written reports, major deliverables, and other materials for clients.
• Collects and enters project related data.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of project budgets and prepares client invoices.
• Other responsibilities as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience in consulting, IT or other relevant field.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, research, presentation, time management, problem-solving, and oral and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented problem solving approach to business and technical issues.
• Flexibility and willingness to embrace change.
• Self-starter possessing intellectual curiosity.
• Enthusiasm for life-long learning and staying well-informed about current industry issues.
• Commitment to deliver exceptional client service.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to review IT systems and analyze policy and legislation.
• Ability to work both in a team situation and autonomously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, particularly Access, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Nice-to-haves

• IIBA and/or PMI certifications a plus.

Benefits

• Medical and dental care benefits
• 401k
• PTO
• Parental leave
• Bereavement leave