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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan · 3 days ago

Technology Consultant I

Detroit, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is seeking a Technology Consultant I to work alongside architecture to define future state and translate outcomes to tactical activities. The role involves providing technical expertise, influencing long-term technology decisions, and collaborating with various teams to improve existing systems and meet business needs.

Health CareHealth Insurance

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Individual will work alongside architecture to define future state and translate the outcomes to tactical activity with support from analysts, technical leads and delivery

Maintain the broadest range and depth of knowledge in their respective area of expertise within the IT organization

Stay abreast of emerging technologies and influence strategic decisions regarding technical direction of the business

Consult on multiple projects/programs as a subject matter expert of existing technology; on and helps drive new technology direction; on cross-divisional technology solutions; and on highly complex tasks, projects/programs or support issues that involve a high degree of risk or impact to business unit performance and has a high level of knowledge within one or more areas of specialty

Interface with users and IT teams to evaluate possible implementation of new or enhanced technology in the organization, consistent with the goal of improving existing systems and technologies and in meeting the needs of the business

Provide technical expertise across business and IT functions

Partner with leadership to define and communicate long-term technology strategy and planning for a specific area

Participate with business relationship managers and business leads to understand business requirements and help them understand how technology tradeoffs influence strategy

Drive technology improvements

Make recommendations and influence long-term technology decisions and planning for multiple business units

Assist in the definition of the architecture and technology needs of the organization based on new and emerging technologies, and establish priorities and strategies consistent with business goals and economic viability

Consult in the development and analysis of source selection strategies

Recommend and incorporate technology with long-term business plans

Consult in the development of responses to customer requests and proposals as needed

Consult on the technical aspects of strategic projects/programs

Provide technical guidance to customers and internal IT staff in the design and development of fully integrated technology solutions

Influence the design of innovative solutions using new technologies

Review proposed designs at key milestones and makes recommendations as needed

Ensure the conceptual completeness of the technical solution

Create prototypes, lead initial development and testing as needed

Consult on the resolution of high severity issues or issues escalated by senior leadership

Collaborate with internal or external parties during the problem resolution process as needed

Provide technical leads, delivery leads, and IT Leadership with technical consultation and advice

Keep IT’s technology and application owners aware of key issues

Identify and resolve potential problems and conflicts in technology

Advise on options, risks, costs versus benefits, system impacts, and technology priorities

Transfer knowledge of key learning throughout the enterprise, and communicates strategic and technological plans

Interface/communicate with the Architecture group

Partner with and acts as an advocate for Architecture

Present technical plans in common terms to ensure understanding from all audiences

Lead the collaboration of research and evaluation of emerging technology, industry and market trends, as needed

Assist in project development and/or operational support activities as needed

Research, collect, and disseminate information on emerging technologies and key learning throughout the enterprise

Research and recommend changes to enterprise architecture

Support and may drive research analysis and A&P projects to identify and evaluate emerging technologies

Research and evaluate emerging technology, industry and market trends to assist in project development

Provide recommendations based on business relevance, appropriate timing and deployment

Analyze and research process of deployment and assists in this process

Assist in cost-benefit and risk analysis and present options to leadership teams

Oversee cost-benefit and risk analysis and presents options to leadership teams as needed

Represent the organization in relevant industry forums

Provide coaching, mentoring and technology guidance across the organization(s)

Other duties may be assigned

Qualification

Claims processing experienceIT infrastructure knowledgeVendor integration experienceTechnical consultationEmerging technologies researchProcess flow softwareStrategic thinkingDecision makingMentoringCommunication skillsProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, computer engineering, systems analysis or a related discipline required

Seven (7) years of experience in multiple technology areas required

Demonstrate strong knowledge in one or more major technology areas knowledge of BCBSM business required

Decision making and strategic and critical thinking skills

Must influence people over whom they have no direct control, as they help define strategic technical and business plans

Ability to utilize assigned resources and leverage back-channel resources (individuals or teams) to achieve or exceed planned outcomes

Other related skills and/or abilities may be required to perform this job

Preferred

Demonstrated experience leading or contributing to the strategic vision and future state definition of a significant claims processing solution

Ability to define and clearly communicate a path from current state to the future state solution, bridging strategic vision to tactical execution

Experience and knowledge of IT infrastructure, architecture and application development

7-8 years claims processing experience on a payer health insurance platform, preferably NASCO or Facets

2-4 years of experience with vendor integration to payer platforms

Understanding of the Claim payment continuum including Clinical Editing and Payment Integrity

Demonstrated experience with leading problem-solving exercises and presenting out-of-the-box alternatives

Experience in Visio/other process flow software

Company

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

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We commit to being our members’ trusted partner by providing affordable, innovative products that improve their care and health.

Founded in 1929

Detroit, Michigan, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.bcbsm.com/

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