Lead Programmer Analyst

Overview

To lead and participate in the development of complex software systems and programs at
Partnership. Collaborates with the IT Director in the analysis, design, programming utilizing
specifications and applying programming standards, troubleshooting, problem resolution,
maintenance, and documentation of software systems and programs. Oversees all aspects of
designated application and program support including development, code installation, incident
management, problem management, proactive maintenance, problem resolution.

Responsibilities

• Works with IT Director and teammates to craft accurate estimates for assigned software
development tasks, delivering reliable software programs and systems on time and onbudget.
• Assumes technical leadership over one or more systems by planning and coordinating
technical activities necessary to implement, enhance, and maintain them.
• May supervise and provide guidance to staff as assigned.
• Leads functional and technical specifications reviews, and application code reviews and
ensures assigned project deliverables stay within stated timelines, scope, and costs.
• Coordinates resources and organizes activities necessary to complete project tasks.
• Gathers and translates business requirements into detailed functional specifications,
and/or functional specifications into technical specifications, and managing requests for
changes to the specifications.
• Develops software estimates and maintain project schedules.
• Arranges project requirements in programming sequence by analyzing requirements;
prepares a work flow chart and diagram using knowledge of computer capabilities,
subject matter, programming language, and logic.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Maintains computer systems and programming guidelines by writing and updating
policies and procedures.
• Recommends system enhancements and modifications to improve performance
efficiency.
• Employs standards to ensure data accuracy, security and privacy of information to which
s/he has access as a result of her/her duties.
• Participates in the development and evaluation of System Life Cycle deliverables and
coding standards; other duties as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business or a related field
preferred. A minimum of eight years of experience in Information
Systems required. Two to five years of experience in health care
preferred. Demonstrated experience with large, highly complex
projects.

Special Skills, Licenses and Certifications

Extensive understanding of business process design and experience
using and building a System Development Lifecycle Methodology.
Significant experience in designing, building, and implementing
enterprise level software solutions. Ability to create, analyze, and
evaluate information systems proposals. Extensive knowledge of
relevant multi-user computer systems, applications, and programs.
Knowledge of current technology developments and trends. Experience
developing and executing integrated test plans. Practical project
management capabilities and a demonstrated ability to develop good
working relationships with business area management and other team
members.

Performance Based Competencies

Strong written and oral communication skills with ability to interpret
and understand technical requirements. Excellent analytical skills to
troubleshoot and resolve systems problems.

Work Environment And Physical Demands

More than 50% of work time is spent at a video display terminal. May
be required to bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, or work in other non-standing
and non-sitting positions to install cabling, systems hardware and other
related equipment.

All Healthplan employees are expected to:

• Provide the highest possible level of service to clients;
• Promote teamwork and cooperative effort among employees;
• Maintain safe practices; and
• Abide by the Healthplan's policies and procedures as they may from time to time be updated.

HIRING RANGE:

$136,296.78 - $177,185.82

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE

The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or work environment change.

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