Business Architect

HealthPartners is hiring a Business Architect. This role reports up to the HealthPartners Administrative Systems Business Architecture team. This role is expected to:  bridge the gap between high-level company strategy and day-to-day execution and help map an organization’s business capabilities, workflows, and value streams under the guidance of more senior architects. This entry-level role focuses on documenting processes and analyzing operational data to drive strategic alignment. This person may also be expected to participate as a business analyst or project manager on complex, cross-functional projects. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

  • Five to Seven (5-7) years of business analysis
  • At least Two (2) years of project management or product ownership experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
  
  
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Strong business systems analysis and data analysis skills
  • Strong process modeling skills using visual tools like Microsoft Visio or Lucidchart.
  • Knowledge of healthcare industry 
  • Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills; ability to facilitate cross-functional discussions with stakeholders
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Demonstrated leadership skills with ability to influence outcomes and appropriately delegate
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a complex multi-functional environment
  • Project management experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
  • One to Three (1-3) Experience as Business Architect
  • Two to Four (2-4) years of Project Management or Product Ownership experience
  • HealthPartners experience in systems implementations
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• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Foundational knowledge of frameworks like TOGAF or BIZBOK
  • Experience with systems analysis, application development, testing, and implementation support

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:  

1. (50%) – Interview stakeholders, analyze data (decompose, synthesize, distill, amalgamate), and create various deliverables such as process models, context diagram, decomposition diagrams, fit/gap analysis documents and business/systems context diagrams.
2. (20%) – Create analysis and presentation artifacts and discuss findings with stakeholders and leader groups.
3. (30%) – As needed, participate as a business analyst or project manager in projects implementations they are assigned to.

ADDITIONAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Consult/Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives to analyze the wider, cross-functional ecosystem to ensure solutions across multiple projects are aligned.
• Participate in departmental and divisional planning activities
• Collaborate with leaders and departments to resolve shared issues and support process redesign
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned by the Director

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health
As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

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