TEKsystems is currently seeking Business Analysts for a client in the Philadelphia area with the following skills: Years of Experience: 7+yrs (Minimally) to over 10+ (Ideally) Technical Analysis Skills: -Use of and experience with structured requirements documentation -Strong knowledge and experience with Use Cases (Diagram and Narrative) -Experienced with Business Process improvement concepts -Demonstrated use of UML, Context diagrams, Swim Lane diagrams, Data Flow (DFD) diagrams, Visio...etc. -Able to execute the project plan for those areas of the SDLC that span from Planning to Testing. Analysis and PM Skills -Assists in managing large scale projects -Leads appropriate resources and determines project requirements and deliverables, to ensure successful implementations to meet user needs. -Able to execute the project plan for those areas of the SDLC that span from Planning through Testing -Communicates business or process solutions, recommendations and issues to management on a regular basis -Demonstrates a clear understanding of project goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and priorities --Strong knowledge of BA best practices (following BABOK) -Demonstrated use of BABOK's Six Areas of Knowledge Technical and Operating Environment Skills -MEDICARE experience (A, B, C, D) -Any of the following is a plus: Medical Management, Utilization Management, Provider, Claims and Payment systems -Facets, MHS, MACESS, EXP...etc. -Oracle, Sybase, SQL Server, .NET...etc. Education -Minimum Four-year degree in Information Systems or related work experience -Minimum Five years of progressive experience in Healthcare, Insurance, Pharmacy business environment with process re-engineering concentration and/or project management -2 years of experience with Medicare -Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Interested and qualified candidates should respond to this posting with a Word version of their resume along with a brief description of how their background meets the needs of our client. Third party, sub-vendor and corp-to-corp contracts are not being considered at this time. If you do not possess these required skills, please do not respond to this posting. Join TEKsystems() and get your career on the fast track. As the leading technology staffing and services firm, we are passionate about deploying high-caliber IT and communications expertise. To satisfy our constant need for expertise, we actively seek talented Technical Professionals with all levels of information technology and communications skills. TEKsystems knows that every professional has different needs, so we'll work together to determine a suitable benefits package. We offer options to our Technical Professionals that could include: a health plan, 401k, provisions for vacation and holiday pay, and technical and professional training. With a foundation as the nation's largest IT staffing firm, we've become a billion-dollar services company by blending superior client service with an unrivaled ability to source and manage talent to precise specifications, resulting in successful technology executions. Allegis Group and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. M/F/D/V