Senior Programming Change Administrator

Summary
 Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but for more than seven decades we’ve been part of the national landscape, with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina … and much more. We are one of the nation’s leading administrators of government contracts. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast. We also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies that allows us to build on a variety of business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team!
Description
 

Position Purpose:

Plan, coordinate, monitor, approve, and validate changes affecting software. Responsible for the consistent use of processes across application, code management, audit compliance and inventory control.

What You'll Do:

• Leads the management, monitoring, and improvement of both existing and new IT processes such code management, inventory management, audit compliance, disaster recovery, and process flows. Develop and design reporting for changes that affect software. Compile data and reporting of metrics for management review. Documents all appropriate approvals received.
• Design and write code and/or JCL for the purpose of executing algorithms for the extraction and presentation of data for standard and ad hoc reporting.
• Identify, prioritize, and analyze processes based on: A need for improved efficiency and/or effectiveness, policy or procedure change that affects how tactical work is handled (configuration management, audits, DRE, etc.), notify and consult with team leaders and team members on process issues and solutions , Proactively partner with teams to identify business improvement opportunities; on as needed basis.

To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need:

Required Education: 

• Bachelor's in a job related field OR,

• 4 years of job-related work experience OR,

• 2 years of job-related experience plus an Associate’s degree

Required Work Experience: 

• 3 years in a similarly complex technical organization.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to identify resource needs, perform quality review, and escalate workflow issues appropriately.

• Exceptional organizational and team coordination skills.

• Proven ability to coordinate workflow delivery and prioritization with multiple groups.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Able to communicate information to both technical and non-technical staff, including management.

• Strong negotiation/persuasion and analytical skills.

• This position must be able to manage multiple work efforts, simultaneously among multiple teams to ensure the efficient, timely flow of work.

• Knowledge of programming languages, spreadsheets, JCL and other basic coding requirements.

• Basic knowledge of insurance industry and practices.

Required Software and Other Tools: Advance knowledge of Microsoft Office and reporting software tools.
Work Environment: Fast paced technical office environment.

What We Can Do for You:

We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have access and opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

· 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

· Subsidized health plans and free vision coverage

· Life insurance

· Paid annual leave — the longer you work here, the more you earn

· Nine paid holidays

· On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations

· Wellness programs and a healthy lifestyle premium discount

· Tuition assistance

· Service recognition

What to Expect Next:

After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements. Management will be conducting interviews.

We participate in E-Verify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains Affirmative Action programs to promote employment opportunities for minorities, females, disabled individuals and veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [email protected] or call 1-800-288-2227, ext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.