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ZS

Business Technology Solutions Associate Consultant/ Health Plan and Provider

Atlanta, GA

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on transforming global healthcare and beyond, our most valuable asset is our people. Here you'll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping solutions from start to finish. At ZS, we believe that making an impact demands a different approach; and that's why here your ideas elevate actions, and here you'll have the freedom to define your own path and pursue cutting-edge work. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business including portfolio strategy, customer insights, research and development, operational and technology transformation, marketing strategy and many more. If you dare to think differently, join us, and find a path where your passion can change lives.

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Our most valuable asset is our people.
At ZS we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences and belief systems-the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are and
make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are part of your success here. Learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces, obtaining the resources they need to thrive, and sharing the messages they are passionate about.

ZS's Health Plan and Provider (HPP) Industry Vertical helps companies across a wide range of consulting and technology services such as: Go to Market, Customer/member engagement, Provider Network Management, Value Based Contracting, Data Management and Integrated Analytics. We deliver innovative solutions to help our clients drive membership growth and improve healthcare value.

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS ASSOCIATE CONSULTANT

Responsibilities:

  • Lead design and development phases during implementation of technology solutions in the Health Plan space
  • Partner with program lead to build comprehensive implementation project plans with well-defined tasks and owners
  • Leverage information from requirements-gathering phase and utilize past experiences to design flexible and scalable solutions
  • Apply appropriate development methodologies (e.g. agile, waterfall) and best practices (e.g. mid-development client reviews, embedded QA procedures, unit testing) to ensure successful and timely project completion
  • Collaborate with other team members involved in the requirements gathering, testing, roll-out, and operations phases to ensure seamless transitions
  • Communicate business requirements to and work closely with development teams to ensure accuracy and successful implementation
  • Lead the development of project outputs such as business case development, solution vision and design, user requirements, solution mockup, prototypes, and technical architecture along with test cases and deployment plans as required
  • Help lead user adoption and change management activities during inception, UAT, and post-implementation phases
  • Play an active role in building the Health Plan practice and contribute to the development of thought leadership materials in the space

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or master's degree (preferred) with specialization in Computer Science, MIS, IT, or other technology-related disciplines from a top university
  • Three to six years of relevant experience in the Health Plan space working on medium to large-scale technology delivery services and consulting work
  • Relevant design and development experience with business intelligence reporting tools (e.g. MicroStrategy, Tableau, Qlik Sense, PowerBI) and ability to lead feasibility assessments
  • Design and development experience with enterprise big data / cloud-based data warehousing solutions across multiple tools and technologies
  • Experience working with big data technologies and distributed data processing frameworks (e.g. Hadoop, Hive, Hbase, Spark)
  • Experience in multiple database technologies (e.g. Oracle, PostgreSQL) or MPP (e.g. AWS Redshift, Teradata)
  • Demonstrated ability with ETL development, data modeling techniques, and data warehousing principles
  • Deep expertise with the principles and architecture of big data stack technologies
  • Proven ability to lead both onshore and offshore teams in the development of big data solutions, reporting development, and ETL interfacing
  • Experience in advanced analytics frameworks and tools (e.g. R, jupyter notebook) is a plus
  • Programming experience in SQL, Java, Python, R, Scala is a plus
  • Experience with FHIR, SMART on FHIR, and/or REST APIs is a plus
  • Familiarity with agile development and DevOps best practices is a plus
  • Knowledge in enterprise data life cycle management. and data strategy is a plus
  • Ability to lead user and functional requirements sessions with clients and project teams
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, organization, planning and leadership skills
  • Ability to distill complex concepts into easy-to-understand frameworks and presentations
  • Ability to work within a virtual global team environment and drive the overall timely delivery of multiple projects
  • Willingness to travel to other offices as needed to work with client or other internal project teams

Perks & Benefits:

ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.

We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.

Considering applying?

At ZS, we're building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact in global healthcare and beyond. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize the value that candidates with all backgrounds, including non-traditional ones, bring. If you are interested in joining us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements listed above.

ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.

To Complete Your Application:

Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment.

ZS is committed to providing and maintaining a safe workplace. In order to keep its employees safe, ZS recommends that all its employees and contractors be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination can be voluntarily provided upon acceptance of offer of employment.

NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE.

Find Out More At:

www.zs.com

Client-provided location(s): Atlanta, GA, USA; Bethesda, MD, USA; Boston, MA, USA; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New York, NY, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; Thousand Oaks, CA, USA; Princeton, NJ, USA; Durham, NC, USA; San Mateo, CA, USA; Evanston, IL, USA
Job ID: ZS-17182
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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