Senior Business Analyst

144+ Days contract – Hybrid

Resource will be required to come in 1 day per week to the office (usually Tuesday)
LOCATION: Detroit, Michigan

This is not an IT BA position. Please see requirements.
Engagement Description –
This individual will be responsible for working in a team setting to optimize the performance of BCN business processes and functions through Lean Six Sigma continuous and process improvement methodologies and approaches. The ideal candidate will possess an in-depth knowledge of Visio process mapping (SIPOC, Value Stream and Cross-Functional), baselining current-state situations, and performing qualitative data analysis and root cause analysis at the process level.
This candidate will work extensively with teams to document the differences in business practices between the HMO and PPO organizations, and to determine the root cause of the differences that make the HMO “unique”. They will spend many hours with business partners creating SIPOC comparison tools at the process level, and then they will work independently to summarize findings for appropriate audiences. Because of this, they must be comfortable working in team settings and on their own to comprehensively complete assessments.
This Candidate must be comfortable leading cross functional teams and projects and must have experience mitigating risks and issues through to completion.
Please Note: This is NOT an IT (Information Technology) role.
Top 3 Required Skills/Experience –
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft applications (Visio, Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• In depth knowledge and experience with process mapping software and approaches (SIPOC, value stream mapping and cross-functional process mapping)
• Advanced analytical abilities – This candidate must be comfortable maneuvering between minute details and big picture thinking depending on the audience, and they must be able to articulate those details verbally (in meetings) and in writing (reports and presentations).
Required Skills/Experience – The rest of the required skills/experience. Include:
• Experience leading cross functional teams through project work, including demonstrated abilities with identifying risks and issues and mitigating them appropriately.
• Knowledge and experience with Six Sigma tools and approaches required (Greenbelt certified or higher)
• Proficiency in performing gap analysis and making recommendations to business leaders.
• Proficiency with baselining current-state conditions, solutioning and prioritization.
• Proficiency in developing meeting agendas, leading meetings with all levels of an organization in attendance, and preparing meeting minutes and notes after meetings conclude.
• This leader must be comfortable working both in team settings and working independently on very detailed and process analysis driven assignments.
Preferred Skills/Experience – Optional but preferred skills/experience. Include:
• Experience with automation tools preferred.
• Experience with SharePoint building preferred.
Education/Certifications – Include:
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required (business, science or health science, etc.)
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt