Business Analyst Job in Oakland, California US
Business Analyst
Our client is currently seeking a Business Analyst. Top Daily Responsibilities: * Perform SQL queries * Perform root cause analysis * Communicate with end users * User Acceptance testing Additional Responsibilities: * Advises and recommends areas of program planning, business requirements management, budget execution and program coordination * Prepares needs assessment * Validates resource requirements and develops cost estimate models * Conducts and coordinates financial, product, market, operational, and related research to support strategic and business planning within the various departments and programs of the client group * Interprets, evaluates, and interrelates research data, and develops integrated business analyses and projections for incorporation into strategic decision-making * Plans and coordinates the development of primary and secondary market research studies in support of strategic planning and specific marketing initiatives, as required, and presents findings of studies to client committees * Provides consultative, advisory, technical, and staff support, as appropriate Top Required Skill Sets: * Ability to perform SQL queries and comfortable working with large data sets * Good root cause analysis capabilities * Experience working with end users preferred * Ability to use survey and market research methodologies, systems, and techniques * BA or BS required plus minimum 3+ years of direct relevant experience Additional Requirements: * ICD10 knowledge a plus, but not required * Ability to perform SQL queries and comfortable working with large data sets * Good root cause analysis capabilities * Experience working in a production support team is a plus but not required * Experience with software development or project teams required * Capability to work within a highly matrixed team * Independent person who will take self-initiative and accountability over their work * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Ability to translate complex technical speak to non-technical stakeholders * Must maintain a positive attitude and deal well with ambiguity Desired Background: * Ability to perform SQL queries and comfortable working with large data sets * Good root cause analysis capabilities * Experience working with end users preferred * User Acceptance Testing * Capability to work within a highly matrixed team * Independent person who will take self-initiative and accountability over their work * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Ability to translate complex technical speak to non-technical stakeholders