Programmer Analyst I

This position plays a crucial role in the Business Systems team and the Data Infrastructure team at Upper Peninsula Health Plan. The successful candidate will be responsible for gathering information from users, defining work problems, and creating, managing, and maintaining applications, databases, and reports within the organization.

• Perform database management, data mapping, data conversion, data quality assurance, and data set creation using internal and external data sources.
• Assist with planning, designing, coding, and installing various software development/implementation projects; test and correct new/revised programs to ensure proper operations.
• Assist with development, installation, and ongoing configuration of database-related information systems; follow timelines to ensure project deliveries within agreed time frames; escalate issues as necessary to the Data Infrastructure Manager.
• Design, test, and maintain project deliverables such as reports, relational databases, and computer applications.
• Assist with analysis for new and existing system enhancement, programming requirements, revision of programming standards, documentation, and quality control.
• Provide training, support, and assistance to system users; troubleshoot and/or resolve problems.
• Undertake special projects and assignments and attend meetings as needed.
• Provide and maintain up-to-date documentation of all activities; log all work performed in the work ticket system as appropriate; focus on readability of code and, where appropriate, provide meaningful comments that describe why pieces of code are written.
• Maintain confidentiality of client data.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

• Minimum: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in computer science.
• Minimum: One (1) year of general computer systems experience.
• Preferred: Two (2) to three (3) years of relational database or computer programming experience.
• Required Skills:
  • Understanding of relational databases and related systems.
  • Understanding of the Structured Query Language.
  • Understanding of object-oriented programming.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences.
  • Ability to adhere to deadlines and manage multiple tasks effectively.
  • Ability to be flexible in demanding situations.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
  • Excellent human relations and oral/written communication.
  • Excellent organizational abilities.
• Desired Skills:
  • Knowledge of Transact-SQL, C#/XAML, XML, HTML, and JavaScript.

The Upper Peninsula Health Plan is a dynamic organization that values innovation and excellence. We are committed to providing high-quality healthcare services to our community, and we are seeking a talented individual to join our team.