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Citgo

<div><p><b>CITGO PETROLEUM CORPORATION</b></p><p>
CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. CITGO owns and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, LA.; Lemont, IL.; and Corpus Christi, TX, and wholly and/or jointly owns 38 active terminals, six pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 807,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), positions CITGO as one of the best-branded supplier companies in the industry.</p><p></p><p><br>
At CITGO our people are our most important resource. Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care.</p><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Job Summary</b></h2></div><div><p>
Administers the benefits policies, processes, and day-to-day management of the HRIS system applicable to the CITGO health and welfare plans and in compliance with plan rules and regulations. Serves as subject matter expert for all aspects of HRIS systems data related to health and welfare and retirement plans. Main point of contact for HRIS benefits related system problem resolution. Serve as administrator for company disability and health retirement programs. Manages complex analytical projects assigned by Health &amp; Welfare Plans Manager.</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Minimum Qualifications</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>
Bachelor's Degree in Business, HR , or related field required. 10+ years of job-related experience required in lieu of Bachelor's Degree.</li><li>
In-depth knowledge of federal and statutory laws, including but not limited to ERISA, FLSA, FMLA, COBRA, EEO, ADA, ACA, HIPAA.
</li><li>Strong analytical skills with the ability to summarize and interpret data effectively.</li><li>
Proficient in MS Office; familiar with SAP and/or other HRIS systems.
</li><li>Self-motivated, detail oriented, and able to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously.
</li><li>Exceptional problem-solving abilities, with proven track record of identifying and resolving issues efficiently.
</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization and external contacts. Must maintain a high level of confidentiality of all benefits related and adhere to privacy and security regulations.</li><li>
Experience administrating disability cases.
</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Duties</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>
Manage and lead the benefits data integrity function of the Health &amp; Welfare team. Analyze and process all HRIS benefit plan related changes in accordance with health and welfare plan provisions and compliance requirements. Determine COBRA and HIPAA eligibility for plan participants. Collaborate with the Benefits Representative and/or Legal Department in processing Qualified Medical Support Orders (QMSCOs). Manage the daily system administration of the health and welfare plans including but not limited to reviewing reports/Third Party interfaces to verify data and initiate entries, investigate discrepancies, determine and approve necessary changes. Respond to confidential inquiries for Human Resources and Legal, with regard to the administration of plan; provide data as needed for actuarial valuations and research/respond to plan audit requests. Oversee the integrity of benefits data managed within both HRIS systems, SAP and SF ensuring data integrity and accuracy of all data entered and distributed. Create and maintain documentation of Benefits transactional processes including complex guidelines.</li><li>
Leads and serves as subject matter expert in the administration of the Retiree Reimbursement Account program including interface file administration, audit and reconciliation of enrollment files and RRA account set up. Lead the annual Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance project, managing all project parameters and engaging project stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate legal filings and the distribution of required documents to maintain compliance. Define requirements, develop and interpret reports from SAP and SF and other sources as needed.
</li><li>Consult with Benefits Representatives, Benefits Accounting, IT personnel, and others to design SAP and/or SF configuration to facilitate accurate, efficient, and compliant administration of company benefits. Consult with IT personnel on final SAP and SF configuration to implement design changes, SAP/SF upgrades and other computer system changes. This role has primary responsibility for conducting and/or coordinating user testing as related to Benefits data and finalizing approvals of changes with HR management. Serve as the primary point of contact for submission of requests for changes to SAP and/or SF configuration related to Benefit - plans administration. Analyze these requests to determine appropriateness and make changes when applicable.
</li><li>Interpret and assist in the implementation and administration of all SAP and SF policies and procedures as they relate to benefits data for the welfare and retirement programs. Develop and apply automated and process solutions to remedy operational inefficiencies while working within regulatory compliance requirements for retirement and welfare plans.</li><li>
Serve as the secondary point of contact for Long Term Disability and Disability Retirement administration. Assist employees with the disability claims process, review paperwork to ensure completeness and provide ongoing case management working directly with the disability vendor as applicable. Consult with internal business units to communicate and ensure timely processing and reporting of all disability case determinations. Review and maintain documented processes and procedures as required.</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Job Duties II</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>
Manages special, critical, and analytical projects assigned by Health &amp; Welfare Plans Manager which includes required research that leads to benefit recommendations for plan changes. Consult with benefit plan vendors, legal counsel or consultants as needed. Requires discretion and latitude.</li><li>
Serve as a backup to the Benefits HelpLine providing support as business needs require.</li><li>
Research and identify best practices in the industry to assist and continue with the development of HRIS system functions to increase efficiency and accuracy in benefits administration.</li></ul></div></div></div><p>
Job duties displayed above are not all-inclusive, site-specific responsibilities may be assigned.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Here are the incentives we offer:</b></p><ul><li>Remote Work options available for eligible positions</li><li>Options are department and/or location specific</li><li>9/80 Work Schedule Option (where applicable)</li><li>Annual Vacation Incentive (40-120 hours of additional pay) for Eligible Employees</li><li>Paid Vacation Time</li><li>Company-Paid Holidays</li><li>Caregiver Leave</li><li>Excellent 401(k) Match</li><li>Pension Plan</li><li>Company-Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Disability</li><li>Medical, Dental, &amp; Vision Plans; FSA and HSA options</li><li>Company-Paid Life Insurance for Active Employees</li><li>Healthy Rewards Program</li><li>Service Awards Program</li><li>Educational Assistance Plan</li><li>Dependent Children Scholarships</li><li>Reimbursement for Gym Membership</li><li>Employee Discount Programs</li><li>On-site Health Clinic (select locations)</li><li>On-site Cafeteria (select locations)</li><li>On-site Credit Union and ATM (Corporate office only)</li><li>On-site Fitness Center (select locations)</li></ul><p><b><br>
PLEASE NOTE ALL JOBS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR ALL PERKS</b></p><p></p><p><br>
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.</p><p>
Requisition ID - 1644</p></div>

Benefits Analyst

Protos Security

<div><p><b>Company:</b> Protos Security<br>
<b>Job Title:</b> Payroll Analyst<br>
<b>Reports To:</b> Director of Payroll<br>
<b>Location:</b> Norwalk, CT Hybrid</p><p><b>
Company Overview</b></p><p>
Protos Security, a subsidiary of Security Services Holdings, is the largest technology enabled Security Officer Management company in the U.S. Headquartered in Norwalk, CT, Protos also has offices in New York, Texas, Virginia, Illinois, California, Tennessee, and Georgia, as well as international locations in Canada and the UK.</p><p>
We are a game changer in the security and software industry, revolutionizing how security is managed and delivered to make the world a safer place.</p><p><b>
Position Summary</b></p><div>
The Payroll Analyst will support the Director of Payroll on running multiple payrolls, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations. In addition, they will be a key member in implementing and managing ADP Payroll processes and serve as a strategic partner in developing progressive payroll solutions.</div><p></p><p><b><br>
Essential Duties &amp; Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>
Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions; Maintain payroll guidelines by writing and updating policies and procedures</li><li>
Balances the payroll accounts by resolving payroll discrepancies</li><li>
Process off cycle and manual checks when needed</li><li>
Conduct regular audits of payroll data to ensure accuracy and consistency across systems.</li><li>
Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors</li><li>
Assist in identifying inefficiencies in payroll workflows and recommend automation or process enhancements.</li><li>
Update and reconcile statements from ADP</li><li>
Document and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for payroll processes</li><li>
Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential</li><li>
Performs other duties as assigned</li></ul><p><b>
Qualifications &amp; Experience</b></p><ul><li>
Minimum of 3 years of experience managing payroll and related administrative duties</li><li>
Base knowledge of applicable Federal and State HR/Payroll Laws (FMLA, FLSA, etc.) and IRS regulations that impact payroll</li><li>
Skilled in the use of payroll systems and databases and willingness to experiment and work with new technologies</li><li>
Must possess excellent written and organizational skills and be extremely flexible to meet customer deadlines, in addition to being able to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks in a changing environment with a high degree of accuracy</li><li>
Excellent processing skills and attention to detail</li><li>
Must be detail oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment</li><li>
Strong math and analytical skills</li><li>
Strong Verbal Skills to liase with cross-functional teams and explain payroll concepts to non-payroll staff</li><li>
Self-motivated, independent, cooperative, flexible, creative, and responsible</li><li>
Ability and experience working as a member of a team</li><li>
Prior experience with multi-state locations, including California, is a plus</li><li>
Quarterly and annual payroll tax reporting and reconciliation</li><li>
Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes</li><li>
A collaborative and flexible style, with a strong service mentality. Needs to be seen as a team player who is committed to lifelong learning</li></ul><div></div><p><b><br>
Why You&rsquo;ll Love Working With Us</b></p><p>
At Protos Security, we are a community of driven professionals working together to make the world safer through technology and service. Here is what you can expect:</p><ul><li><b>
Purpose Driven Work</b> &ndash; Every role contributes to building smarter, more secure environments</li><li><b>
Growth Opportunities</b> &ndash; Mentorship, cross functional projects, and career development</li><li><b>
Collaborative Culture</b> &ndash; Open communication, respect, and team first thinking</li><li><b>
People First Values</b> &ndash; Inclusive culture and generous employee support</li></ul><p><b>
Benefits Include:</b></p><ul><li>
Competitive compensation</li><li>
Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance</li><li>
Employee Assistance Program</li><li>
FSA / HSA</li><li>
401(k) with employer contribution</li><li>
Excellent Paid Time Off (24 days)</li><li>
Collaborative work environment (and great coffee!)</li></ul><p><b>
Travel:</b></p><div><ul><li>
Travel is expected to be approximately less than 15%</li></ul></div><p></p><p><b><br>
Physical Demands:</b></p><p>
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p><p>
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.</p><p></p><p><br>
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and taste or smell.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Work Environment:</b></p><p>
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p><p>
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.</p><p></p><p><br>
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law.</p></div><p></p>

Payroll Analyst

Houston Forensic Science Center

<div><b>Job Description:</b><br>
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Shift: First Shift<br>
<b>POSITION SUMMARY:</b><br>
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Under the direction of the CODIS Administrator, the Assistant CODIS Administrator is responsible for the input and retrieval of data entered into the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) utilized by the Forensic Biology Division of Houston Forensic Science Center (HFSC). CODIS is a national FBI system used to search DNA profiles obtained from crime scene evidence against DNA profiles from other crime scenes and from convicted offenders and arrestees. CODIS can generate investigative leads in cases when a match is obtained. The Assistant CODIS Administrator is responsible for operating the DNA profile database for exchange of sensitive and confidential criminal-related genetic information among federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. The Assistant CODIS Administrator is accountable for utilizing the system appropriately to ensure accurate and timely results are released to the requesting investigator.<br>
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:<br>
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Operate the CODIS database in accordance with state and/or federal law and State DNA Index System (SDIS) and National DNA Index System (NDIS) operational procedures.</li><li>
Ensure appropriate entry of information within the database.</li><li>
Retrieve data and makes appropriate notifications in a timely manner.</li><li>
Review and make best efforts to disposition matches in accordance with CODIS Handbook, NDIS Operational Procedures, and CODIS SOP.</li><li>
Upload profiles to SDIS and NDIS, schedules uploads from local laboratories, and reviews CODIS generated reports.</li><li>
Back up CODIS data, including performance of periodic restores, to ensure backups are working properly.</li><li>
Compile and prepares monthly reporting of Investigations Aided and Hit Statistics to SDIS and/or NDIS.</li><li>
Serve as a resource to other staff members for CODIS operations and information.</li><li>
Serve as the gatekeeper for DNA records entered into CODIS.</li><li>
Notify the CODIS Administrator, within two business days of any information which may impact HFSC's continued use of the CODIS database.
 </li><li>May assist in the completion of the Annual Audit certification.</li><li>
May attend the annual CODIS Conference.</li><li>
Utilize tools for the tracking of calls, emails, and other client communication channels.</li><li>
Communications with prosecutors, defense attorneys, investigators, and other CODIS laboratories.</li><li>
Composes, edits, and issuance of CODIS notification letters.</li></ul><br>
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Experience and Skills:</b><b>MINIMUM ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:</b><br>
The casework Assistant CODIS Administrator shall meet the educational requirements for a Forensic Analyst in DNA. The Forensic Analyst in DNA must meet the educational requirements stated in the Quality Assurance System (QAS):<br>
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Bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, genetics, forensic sciences, or a closely related science field from an accredited college/university (transcripts required).</li><li>
Subjects providing a basic understanding of forensic DNA analysis, as well as courses or training in statistics and population genetics as they apply to forensic DNA analysis.</li></ul><b>
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:</b><br>
A casework Assistant CODIS Administrator shall be a current or previously qualified analyst.<br>
<ul><li>
A minimum of 2 year experience in as a qualified Forensic DNA Analyst.</li><li>
Experience with CODIS Admin tasks is preferred.</li><li>
Documented mixture interpretation training.</li><li>
Successful completion of current FBI-sponsored Quality Assurance Standards Auditor training is preferred.</li></ul><b>
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENT:</b><br>
<ul><li>
Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li>
Demonstrated strong organizational skills</li><li>
Ability to work well with all levels of employees and outside contacts</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to think critically, troubleshoot effectively and make timely and sound decisions</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to work well with details</li><li>
Proven expertise in Microsoft Office applications and ability to become proficient in job appropriate software.</li></ul><br>
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Job Benefits:</b><p>
Houston Forensic Science Center offers a competitive salary and benefit package.<br>
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From: Houston Forensic Science Center</p></div>

Assistant CODIS Administrator

Veradigm

<p></p><div><div><p>Welcome to Veradigm, where our Mission is transforming health, insightfully. Join the Veradigm team and help solve many of today's healthcare challenges being addressed by biopharma, health plans, healthcare providers, health technology partners, and the patients they serve. At Veradigm, our primary focus is on harnessing the power of research, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) to develop scalable data-driven solutions that bring significant value to all healthcare stakeholders. Together, we can transform healthcare and enable smarter care for millions of people.</p></div><p><b>
About the Job</b><br>
We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive <b>Expert Business Analyst</b> with deep Salesforce expertise to join our growing team. In this role, you will partner with Product, Engineering, and cross-functional stakeholders to drive detailed requirements gathering, refine user stories, and support the successful execution of agile development processes&mdash;<b>with a strong emphasis on Salesforce Customer Experience portal implementation and Service Cloud functionality (Cases, Chats, etc.)</b>.</p><br>
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You will serve as a critical liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring alignment on business needs and functional specifications. Your ability to lead productive discussions, translate complex concepts, and foster collaboration will be key to delivering high-quality, scalable solutions.</p>
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If you have hands-on experience implementing Salesforce portals and Service Cloud features, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and excel in agile practices, we want to hear from you.</p>
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Key Responsibilities</b></p>
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<li><b>Lead requirements gathering and documentation for Salesforce initiatives</b>, including Customer Experience portal and Service Cloud capabilities (Cases, Chats, Knowledge, etc.).</li>
<li>Act as the <b>subject matter expert</b> for Salesforce enhancements, configurations, and integrations.</li>
<li>Refine and groom user stories with Salesforce-specific acceptance criteria to ensure readiness for development.</li>
<li>Collaborate with stakeholders to define scope, priorities, and business challenges.</li>
<li>Translate business needs into actionable technical requirements, focusing on Salesforce flows, automation, and reporting.</li>
<li>Support Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.</li>
<li>Maintain comprehensive documentation: user stories, process flows, data mappings, and business rules&mdash;emphasizing Salesforce architecture and objects.</li>
<li>Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation within Salesforce and related platforms</li>
</ul>
<p><b>About You</b></p>
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<li><b>6+ years of experience</b> as a Business Analyst or Product Analyst, with <b>extensive hands-on Salesforce experience</b>.</li>
<li><b>Must have</b>: Proven experience gathering requirements and successfully implementing a <b>Salesforce Customer Experience portal</b> and <b>Service Cloud functionality</b> (Cases, Chats, Knowledge).</li>
<li>Strong understanding of Salesforce architecture, standard/custom objects, flows, validation rules, and platform limitations.</li>
<li>Skilled in Agile methodologies and backlog refinement.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical audiences.</li>
<li>Proficiency in tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Excel, and process mapping tools (Lucidchart, Visio).</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Bonus Qualifications</b></p>
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<li>Experience with enterprise tools like Zuora, NetSuite, or Workday.</li>
<li>Familiarity with API integrations, data flows, or light SQL.</li>
<li>Background in SaaS, healthcare, or regulated industries.</li>
<li>Certifications: Salesforce Administrator, Certified Scrum Product Owner, or IIBA CBAP.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Why Join Us?</b></p>
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As an Expert Business Analyst, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the evolution of our Salesforce platform and driving initiatives that enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. If you're ready to lead through influence, solve meaningful problems, and make an impact&mdash;this role is for you.</p><div><p><b>
Enhancing Lives and Building Careers</b></p>
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Veradigm believes in empowering our associates with the tools and flexibility to bring the best version of themselves to work and to further their professional development. Together, we are <b>In the Network</b>. Interested in learning more?</p>
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Take a look at our Culture, Benefits, Early Talent Program, and Additional Openings.<br>
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We strongly advocate that our associates receive all CDC recommended vaccinations in prevention of COVID-19.</p>
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Visa Sponsorship is not offered for this position.</p>
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At Veradigm, our greatest strength comes from bringing together talented people with diverse perspectives to support the needs of healthcare providers, life science companies, health plans, and the patients they serve. The Veradigm Network is a dynamic, open community of solutions, external partners, and cutting-edge artificial intelligence technologies that provide advanced insights, technology, and data-driven solutions. Veradigm offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including holidays, vacation, medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance and retirement savings.</p>
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Veradigm's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity and affirmative action in all of its employment practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression or any other legally protected category. Applicants for North American based positions with Veradigm must be legally authorized to work in the United States or Canada. Verification of employment eligibility will be required as a condition of hire. Veradigm is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce.</p>
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Expert Salesforce Business Analyst - Remote

Houston Methodist

<div><p>At Houston Methodist, the Senior Application Analyst position is responsible for expert level support and configuration of assigned applications. The position entails assisting, training and supporting customers and junior analysts with the operation and administration of systems. The Sr. Application Analyst trains and mentors more junior analysts. The Sr. Application Analyst works with customers at all levels in the organization to enhance their understanding of available tools to enhance operational efficiencies. The Sr. Application Analyst proactively manages and troubleshoots issues within related IT teams and manages change. The Sr. Application Analyst provides high level administration of applications and ensures quality delivery of application availability. The Sr. Application Analyst ensures the services provided contribute to the successful accomplishment of the mission of the department. The Sr. Application Analyst makes recommendations regarding budget projections and project management.</p>
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PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><br>
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Acts as liaison between work teams and departments.</li><li>
Facilitates team and client meetings and delivers informative, well-organized presentations.</li><li>
Serves as role model and mentor to other team members through both formal and informal methods. May train newly on boarded or more junior team members.</li></ul><br>
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SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><br>
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Facilitates working group sessions with relevant departments to identify and drive requirements to improve Business Processes. Continually seeks opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.</li><li>
Sets customer expectations, prioritizes tasks, and delivers solutions on time. Proposes solutions to problems and considers timeliness, effectiveness, and practicality in addressing client needs.</li><li>
Manages customer expectations and deliverables through meetings, phone calls, presentations and written reports.</li></ul><br>
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QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><br>
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Oversees and monitors multiple large-scale projects within multiple functional departments.</li><li>
Establishes project plans and objectives to ensure goal attainment within defined parameters. Implements and supports large, complex applications with technical experience in systems analysis, design, building, testing, and implementation.</li><li>
Communicates potential project and implementation issues, plans for resolution, and produces status updates to all stakeholders including customers and Management.</li><li>
Creates custom solutions or advanced configuration options to solve operational or workflow issues.</li></ul><br>
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FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><br>
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Coordinates and provides problem resolution, technical analysis, costs and resource estimates, work plans, workflow documentation, and progress reports on assigned projects.</li><li>
Applies project management methodology standards to communicate and successfully accomplish assigned projects within budget guidelines.</li></ul><br>
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GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><ul><li>
Seeks out opportunities to remain relevant with regard to current and leading technologies. Evaluates and recommends technologies for growth and long term planning.</li><li>
Partners with team members to support a learning environment. Seeks opportunities to lead or facilitate IT and business initiatives across IT.</li><li>
Participates in professional development. Completes Individual Development Plan (IDP).</li></ul><br>
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.</div>
<div><b>EDUCATION</b><br>
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Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration or related field or experience working as a licensed clinical or certified IT professional</li><li>
An additional four years experience in addition to the experience listed below in lieu of Bachelors or licensed clinical or certified IT professional experience</li></ul><br>
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WORK EXPERIENCE</b><br>
<ul><li>
Five years' experience in IT or clinical or business workflow required</li><li>
Experience supporting large scale clinical, ancillary or business environments</li></ul></div>
<b>LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED</b><br>
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Certification if appropriate to assigned application. (i.e. Epic) Epic certification must be maintained within 6 months
</div></li></ul><b>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES</b><br>
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Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations</li><li>
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security</li><li>
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles</li><li>
Expert ability and skill to troubleshoot system problems and to engineer expert solutions with IT customers and vendors</li><li>
Expert technical skills to support multiple applications and projects simultaneously</li><li>
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and ability to apply them to large scale system implementation</li><li>
Strong knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical or business information systems</li><li>
Demonstrated leadership skills</li><li>
Expected to be proactive in all areas of responsibility</li></ul><p><b>
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS</b></p><p><b><br>
WORK ATTIRE</b></p><ul><li><div><br>
Uniform No</div></li><li><div>
Scrubs No</div></li><li><div>
Business professional Yes</div></li><li><div>
Other (department approved) No</div></li></ul><div><b>
ON-CALL*</b><br>
<ul><li><i>Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.</i></li></ul></div><ul><li><div><br>
On Call* Yes</div></li></ul><p><b>
TRAVEL**</b><br>
<i>**Travel specifications may vary by department**</i></p><ul><li><div><br>
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes</div></li><li><div>
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes</div></li></ul><p><b>
Company Profile:</b></p><p>
Houston Methodist is one of the nation&rsquo;s leading health systems and academic medical centers. Houston Methodist consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston area. Houston Methodist also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Overall, Houston Methodist employs more than 27,000 employees and is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide high quality patient care.</p><p>
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p></div>

Sr. Application Analyst Certified - EPIC Cadence (Hybrid)

Sr. Application Analyst Certified - EPIC Ambulatory & MyChart (Hybrid)

Kforce Inc

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 Kforce has a client in Houston, TX that is seeking an IT Business Analyst III. This is a twelve-month contract with opportunity to extend longer, and the role sits onsite 4 days/week. Summary: We are seeking an IT Business Analyst who can bridge the gap between business needs and technology solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT systems, software development life cycle (SDLC), data-driven analysis, with the ability to translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications with a strong background in testing including developing test plans, test scenarios and orchestrating different testing phases. This role requires working closely with stakeholders, project managers, developers, and QA teams to ensure successful delivery of IT and business transformation projects. Job Responsibilities:
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   Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather, document, and analyze requirements for IT systems and applications
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   Translate business needs into detailed functional and technical specifications, process flows, and use cases
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   Work with technical teams to design, test, and implement solutions that align with business objectives
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   Support end-to-end project lifecycle including requirements, solution design, testing (UAT), performance testing, integration testing, and deployment
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   Develop and maintain system documentation including BRDs, FRDs, workflow diagrams, and data dictionaries
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   Perform gap analysis, impact analysis, and feasibility studies for proposed system enhancements
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   Partner with QA teams to orchestrate the testing process including design of test cases and validation to ensure delivered solutions meet requirements
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   Facilitate workshops, stakeholder meetings, and requirement review sessions
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   Ensure compliance with IT standards, security, and governance policies
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   Act as a liaison between business units, IT development teams, and external 3rd party software and integration vendors
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  Requirements
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   Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or related field
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   5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in IT or software development projects
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   Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile, and Waterfall methodologies
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   Experience in working in fast paced, Agile environment, working closely with IT Product Owner, Business Product Manager, IT Project Manager
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   Experience writing detailed business/functional/technical requirements and user stories.
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   Proficiency with SQL for data querying, analysis, and validation
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   Experience working with APIs, integrations, and system interfaces
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   Knowledge of enterprise applications (ERP, CRM, web applications, or custom-built platforms on-prem or cloud)
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   Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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   Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)
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  Desirable Skills
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   Experience with Cloud platforms like Azure and GCP
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   Exposure to data visualization/BI tools like Power BI and Tableau
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   Experience with Microsoft Project and Azure DevOps
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   Domain knowledge in energy, utilities, oil, gas or financial services is a plus
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 The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
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 We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability &amp; ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
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 Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
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 This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
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 Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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