Business Analyst – Questar

Summary:
In this position you will be accountable for defining, documenting and eliciting requirements for one or more external client and/or software development projects. The individual is responsible for partnering and collaborating with internal Subject Matter Experts, Program Managers, Product Managers and other stake holders to ensure we capture all requirements and document them in order to proceed with development to implement a client project and/or to deliver features for a technology product.  The Business Analyst must be able to meet with all stakeholders – on the program management team, product management team, across other business units – in the formulation of requirements that are used by the development teams for successful, efficient project delivery.  The Business Analyst must be able to understand where our current client implementations are today and formulate the blueprint of what needs to be done to utilize existing features and capabilities or when new features are needed for successful project outcomes.

The Business Analyst also participates in both the technical and business teams in the definition of tasks across multiple projects.  Presently, Questar uses a mix of SDLC methodologies; this position will assist the project management and business analysis team in the ongoing improvement and evolution of our methodologies, workflows and technology products.   Experience with agile story writing a plus in this position, but we will train those without that experience but have all the other experience and attributes of a successful candidate.  Participating across technology and cross-functional teams, this position will help in contributing to projects from beginning to end with goals of increased efficiency, transparency and quality.  As a part of the project management and business development team, the Business Analyst contributes requirements (stories) to the backlog of work and collaborates with team members to execute sprints and releases. This position requires an ability to think critically to prioritize work and meet deadlines.

Working with the various functional teams (internal and external), the program management team, the product management team and the product development teams, the Business Analyst will contribute to a compelling strategic differentiation of Questar’s current and future products and services. The Business Analyst also works closely with the Project Manager to ensure projects are properly scoped, completed on-time and on-budget.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and maintain relationships (through expertise and influence) with cross-functional and technology teams resulting in an environment of highly effective collaboration, communication, and execution of programs/processes across the organization
• Work closely with Program Management, Product Management, Operations (internal teams) and various developers (internal and offshore) to evolve the project methodologies and identify appropriate use as needed per project/solution.
• Define, implement and evolve a communication plan/path to provide leadership with appropriate status updates that include risk assessment, product release options/schedules, and organizational impact.
• Act as an internal process improvement consultant for other internal groups looking to maximize their process, documentation and other work products surrounding project planning and requirements.
• Act as a liaison to Questar’s external audience including potential clients/partners, current client/partners, and consortia leaders as it pertains to the overall user-experience, design considerations, and product specifications for Questar’s products and services.
• Elicit requirements and business objectives from key stakeholders –internal and external – for future application or technology-related solutions.
• Document system requirements and functional specifications based upon internal and external customer needs
• Critically evaluate information from multiple sources, decompose high-level information into detailed process flow/requirements
• Coordinate and facilitate program/project meetings with business leaders and technical staff including but not limited to: requirements gathering, prioritization, sprint/project planning, and demonstrations/retrospectives.
• Participate in and facilitate the prioritization, sizing and business justification of future product enhancements
• Lead and/or participate on internal and client project team meetings including Agile sprint teams
• Work closely with the User Experience, Web Design, Front End and Back End Developers, Architects and key subject matter experts in defining and delivering solutions
• Work collaboratively with QA team to prepare and execute acceptance test cases for application development projects to help ensure quality throughout development life cycle
• Work collaboratively with Product Managers to facilitate the preparation of features and functionality documentation and updates configuration manuals in support of product releases
• Clarify requirements and use cases with Developers and QA Analysts to ensure a common understanding of project scope
• Participate in discussions in department-wide and smaller team meetings
• Coordinate with developers and project team members to triage and resolve issues
• Escalate risks that will directly impact project timelines and deliverables to the Project Manager

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or similar discipline, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ years in any combination of business analysis roles in high-paced internet-based organizations or within website departments in traditional organizations, experience with online education products highly desirable.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple planned and unplanned projects.
• Meet requirements (deadlines, productivity goals, etc.) while participating within best practice SDLC methodologies but without compromising on the business goals of the projects.
• Ability to turn concepts into project requirements, perform requirements gathering and appropriate documentation which lead to successful feature development and timely project completion.
• Working knowledge of SDLC methodologies, requirements documentation and software development project leadership.
• Experience in working environments with multiple SDLC methodologies – when to follow which process, experience in educational technologies a plus.
• Experience with Agile software methodologies preferred. Formal training in one or more recognized Agile methodologies (Scrum, XP, kanban, etc.) or toolsets (JIRA, VersionOne, Rally, etc.) a plus.
• Current experience with business analysis and project documentation for mobile development a plus.
• Knowledge of computer systems in PC, client-server, and web-enabled systems.
• Experience with all MS Office applications and document creation software.

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Java Developer Description Cognizant is a leading provider of Information Technology, Consulting, IT Infrastructure, and Business Process Outsourcing services. Cognizant single-minded mission is to dedicate our business process and technology innovation know-how, deep industry expertise, and worldwide resources to working together with customers to make their businesses stronger. As a customer-centric, relationship-driven partner, we are redefining the way companies experience and benefit from global services. Our unique delivery model is infused with a distinct culture of high customer satisfaction. Cognizant delivers a trusted partnership, cost reductions and business results. We are looking for Java Consultant an immediate need. Key Responsibilities • Involved in coding, testing, debugging• Responsible for delivery of assigned work, under a module lead or team lead supervision. Needs to understand technology and quality processes within Cognizant Job Requirement • Working knowledge of the technical platforms of the project • Applies design specifications techniques under supervision of the module leader / Project Lead People Interactions • Within own team or department at operational level. • Client interaction in some cases. Qualifications Technical Skills SNo Primary Skill Proficiency Level * Rqrd./Dsrd. 1 Spring MVC NA Required 2 Spring Core NA Required 3 REST Web Services NA Required 4 Flex NA Required 5 ANSI SQL NA Required 6 XML NA Required 7 Web Services NA Required 8 Java Design Patterns NA Required 9 JDBC NA Required 10 Core Java NA Required 11 Java Message Service NA Required 12 Ajax NA Required 13 Java Server Faces NA Required 14 servlets NA Required 15 Struts NA Required 16 Java Server Pages NA Required * Proficiency Legends Proficiency Level Generic Reference PL1 The associate has basic awareness and comprehension of the skill and is in the process of acquiring this skill through various channels. PL2 The associate possesses working knowledge of the skill, and can actively and independently apply this skill in engagements and projects. PL3 The associate has comprehensive, in-depth and specialized knowledge of the skill. She / he has extensively demonstrated successful application of the skill in engagements or projects. PL4 The associate can function as a subject matter expert for this skill. The associate is capable of analyzing, evaluating and synthesizing solutions using the skill. About Cognizant Cognizant is one of the world’s leading professional services companies, transforming clients’ business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 205 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com or follow us on Twitter:USJobsCognizant. Cognizant is recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and is a coalition member of the Veteran Jobs Mission. Our Cognizant Veterans Network assists Veterans in building and growing a career at Cognizant that allows them to leverage the leadership, loyalty, integrity, and commitment to excellence instilled in them through participation in military service. Job Application Development / Application Maintenance Primary Location United States-Minnesota-Bloomington – MN USA, CLT Employee Status Permanent Schedule Full-time Job Type Standard Job Level Individual Contributor Shift Day Job Travel No Job Posting Aug 14, 2017, 9:02:33 AM Domain Healthcare Organization IT Services – United States

IT Service Lead – Tennant

Corporate IT Service Lead (18863)

Requisition ID 18863 – Posted 06/23/2017 – United States – Minneapolis, MN – Information Technology

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Tennant is a recognized leader in designing, manufacturing and marketing solutions for industrial and commercial markets, with more than $820 million in annual revenues. With a vision to become a global leader in water-based sustainable cleaning and other technologies, Tennant creates innovative solutions, such as our ec-H2O products, that are changing the way the world cleans.

Tennant employees work to create a cleaner, safer, healthier world.  Tennant is a company that cares about what it’s doing, and the sustainability of its products, and works every day to develop new solutions that clean exceptionally well, but don’t damage the environment.  Employees of Tennant Company work with a spirit of Stewardship. Very simply, Stewardship is a filter for our actions and decision-making, as we strive to leave things in better condition than when we found them.

Tennant Company is currently seeking a Corporate IT Service Lead at our global headquarters in Golden Valley, MN

PURPOSE/SCOPE: 

• Leads all aspects related to the Service Desk Function including:
  • Managing Vendors relations and performance as it related to purchased services
  • Providing communication and managing expectations for all users
  • Create the structure and processes required to build and operate a high performing support operations team

GENERAL RESPONISIBILITIES: 

• Lead all activities related to the day to day support of our global user base
• Managing and handling of escalations related to unresolved issues or the late delivery of service or equipment
• Responsible for building and managing relationships at various levels of the company to obtain feedback and manage expectations
• Must be able to establish and maintain Vendor relationships and performance that enable Tennant to deliver a better service to our end users
• Must provide on-going communications regarding the overall health and performance of our service desk function
• Responsibility to create and monitor on-going operational metrics that provide a true indication of our service levels and what the end user is experiencing
• Must have the ability to design and sustain support processes and structure to enable an effective global support model
• Responsible for on-going continuous improvement of the processes and functions under their responsibility
• Must be able to provide necessary coaching to build a high performing team and ensure a consistent service
• Provide general communications regarding up-coming changes, deployments, and education on the solutions that we have deployed

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent amount of relevant experience in IT / IS related fields
• Background in managing Service Desk functions or Customer Service related areas
• Good working knowledge of general business software applications and hardware

REQUIRED INTERPERSONAL & BEHAVIORAL SKILLS:

• Must have great customer service skills
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally, while maintaining a client service orientation.
• Ability to problem-solve.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks, make decisions and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline oriented environment.
• Willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment.
• Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information.
• Consistent attendance either onsite or remotely as needed by the business.
• Ability to take direction and accept supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required and use good judgment in varied situations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tennant Company is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made on the basis of individual skill, ability, reliability, productivity, and other factors important to performance. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other basis protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.

 

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Software Test Engineer – General Dynamics

Entry-level Software Test Engineer

All times are in Central Daylight Time.

ID 2017-27348

Job Location 

USA-MN-Bloomington

Required Clearance 

Secret, obtainable within 24 months

Posted Date 

8/5/2017 

Category 

Engineering-Software 

Employment Type 

Full Time 

Opportunity Details:

Basic Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in software engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent experience is required. Agile experience preferred.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position:

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a Entry-level Software Test Engineer.  This position provides an opportunity to further advance the cutting-edge technology that supports some of our nation’s core defense/intelligence services and systems.  General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS:

Entry-level Software Test Engineers participate in the design and development of systems software, software applications and/or tools for new programs and subprograms.

• Development, execution, and documentation of test cases
• Participates in internal review of software components and systems
• Receives general instructions and guidance from immediate supervisor and works on problems with defined scope, schedule and expectations
• Builds stable working relationships internally
• Travel may be required
• Keeps abreast of technology trends and champions new ideas and product and process improvements

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to write and understand code in C/C++
• Be able to develop test scenarios based on requirements
• Knowledge of machine-to-machine interfaces
• Knowledge of one or more scripting languages (Bash, Perl, Python)
• Solid knowledge of the software development process
• Knowledge of Real Time Operating Systems
• Shows initiative on assignments, and professionally executes projects with little direction
• Solid ability to be a team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success, meeting and exceeding personal and team commitments
• Strong in problem solving, organizing, and attention to detail
• Technical writing and verbal communications skills

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Avionics domain experience with Department of Defense contractor
• Experience with VxWorks, Integrity, or Real Time Linux

PREFERRED DEGREE TYPES:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalen

Company Overview:

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation.  With a global team of 13,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas.  Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency.  We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose.  You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.  If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high performance team!

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce.  EOE/Disability/Veteran

Business Systems Analyst – Empyrean Benefit Solutions

Empyrean Benefit Solutions Careers

Entry Level Business Systems Analyst

Analyst  Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Job Functions

The Business Systems Analyst is accountable for completing systems development, quality assurance,   and day to day operational tasks in support of ongoing benefits administration delivery, both internally and externally to clients.  The Business Systems Analyst is responsible for ensuring that all work delivered to the client is configured accurately per the system requirements.  In addition, the Business Systems Analyst is also responsible for managing the tasks he/she is assigned.  Ultimately, this Business Systems Analyst is responsible for ensuring that all work delivered to the client is completed accurately and with the highest degree of quality.  The Business Systems Analyst role requires a solid process and technical orientation, analytical skills to assist in the resolution of complex client issues, strong personal accountability, initiative, and effective communication skills.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs data and file processing for ongoing activities and assists with resolution of participant issues including the timely and complete close out of participant cases
• Creates and maintains complete and accurate Processing Guides for all assigned deliverables
• Research and analyzes issues and cases (using SQL, Excel, etc…) putting in place solutions to address root cause with the intent to reduce ongoing case volume and effectively prevent reoccurring system issues
• Responds to day to day client and/or vendor inquiries and communications
• Works closely with the Shared Services teams (COBRA, FSA, Service Center) to deliver quality results of ancillary services
• Leverages technology to automate ongoing processes and create the most efficient and stable delivery of services to clients
• Analyzes and understands system requirements for the execution of implementation and ongoing work (i.e., is expert in aligned client requirements)
• Works with Implementation and System Managers to configure core system platform to meet plan design specifications
• Documents details of configuration steps for future reference
• Creates, executes, and maintains accurate and detailed test plans (unit, function, integration, and regression) for all new system functionality testing
• Works with managers and client teams to coordinate provision migrations for aligned clients
• Builds trusted client partnerships
• Protect client’s personal data
• Adhere to Empyrean’s policies and procedures
• Develop health and benefits domain knowledge
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• College degree preferred
• Domain experience in health insurance and/or benefit administration is a plus
• Experience using SQL and a working knowledge of relational database systems
• Demonstrated analytic and design capabilities
• Self-starter with excellent organizational and time management skills
• Fast learner, quality consciousness and committed to deadlines

Senior Developer – Hallmark Business Solutions

Senior Developer

Date: Jul 21, 2017

Location: Minneapolis, MN, US, 55402

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At Hallmark Business Connections, we’re a small, innovative, tight-knit team and we strive to cultivate a culture where excellence is recognized and celebrated, health and wellness are a priority, and fun comes with the territory.  You may be just the right person to help us make the business world a better place. And there’s only one way to find out- apply now!

Hallmark Business Connections (“HBC”) builds products and software that engage and improve the workplace, with a personal touch. As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented individuals to be part of a high-performing development team with the opportunity to contribute to our fast-paced, agile software development culture with an added focus on quality and high customer value.

At HBC believe in using best-in-class tools and technology available including, but not limited to C#.NET, MVC, Angular, Razor, SQL and pragmatic best practices.  We pair this with continuous learning opportunities, and a culture that supports a strong work-life balance to create an environment that supports many different work styles.

If you have these skills or experience with similar technologies and a thirst for learning, bring it on. We’ve even rehabilitated a number of Java folks…

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work in conjunction with Business Leads, UX and Creative as a contributing member of our Software as a Service (SaaS) product team.  The goal of this team is to design and deliver technology features or enhancements based upon organizational direction or need.
• Responsible for post-launch and tier 3 application support.
• Assist in system integration efforts.
• Partner with appropriate cross-functional team member(s) throughout the development process.
• Serve as a technical mentor to other developers.
• Responsible for ensuring development assignments are completed on-time and in line with Hallmark Business Connections application standards.
• Conduct code reviews and provide feedback on industry best practices and code standards.
• Drive thorough unit and end-to-end testing for all development assignments.
• Collaborate with other developers to ensure seamless flow between various applications within the system.
• Act as primary support contact during application certification.
• Participate in project planning by providing detailed task lists and estimates to Technical Lead or Project Manager.
• Escalate issues with the functional design to Technical Lead for remediation.

Requirements:

To be considered an applicant for this position you must show how you meet the basic qualifications of the job in a resume or document you upload, or by completing the work experience and education application fields.  Accepted file types are Microsoft Word (DOC or DOCX), PDF, HTML, or TXT.  Individual file size attachment limit is 10 MB.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Hallmark Cards, Inc. and its subsidiary companies will hire only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Hallmark does not generally provide sponsorship for employment. Employment by Hallmark is contingent upon the signing of the Employment Agreement, signing of an agreement to arbitrate in connection with the Hallmark Dispute Resolution Program, completing Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification and satisfactory reference and background checks.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Seven (7)+ years of experience with an object oriented programming technology stack (C#.NET, Java, Ruby, etc.).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with a front-end single page application framework (e.g., Angular 1 or 2, React, Backbone, Ember, etc.).
• Experience in software architecture, analysis and design.
• RESTful API design and implementation experience.
• Desire to develop and deliver high-quality, highly interactive, quality user interfaces and user experiences.

Hallmark Business Connections is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.

Principals only please.

 

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Research Internship – US Department of Energy

The Office of Science / US Department of Energy is pleased to announce paid research internship opportunities for undergraduate students majoring in areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) for the . The application system for the  Term Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) program is currently open, with all applications due by 05:00 PM Eastern Time on October 02, 2017.

The Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) program places students from 2 and 4 year undergraduate institutions as paid interns in science and engineering research activities at DOE national laboratories and facilities, working with laboratory staff scientists and engineers on projects related to ongoing research programs. Appointments are for 16 weeks during the Spring term, are open to US Citizens and US Lawful Permanent Residents, include a weekly stipend, reimbursement for one round trip domestic travel to the participant’s host DOE laboratory, and possibilities for a housing allowance. More than 850 internships are sponsored annually.

Application is made online. Full program information and descriptions, including links to the online application system, are available at: http://science.energy.gov/wdts/suli/

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