HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION? At Amgen, every challenge is an opportunity. And every opportunity brings the potential to change lives. Our shared mission-to serve patients-has driven our status as one of the world's preeminent biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Leverage your high-level expertise to lead and forge partnerships that advance the biotechnical and biopharmaceutical science that can turn the tide of serious, life-interrupting illnesses. Vice President, Global Value & Access (GV&A) Live What you will do Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role the Vice President, Global Value & Access, is an important leadership role that will have a significant impact on the company. The Vice President is responsible for providing leadership and influencing key decisions to insure access of all Amgen products for all markets in the world. This will require an unusual mix of commercial experience, strategic skills, operating capabilities and market knowledge. Key Responsibilities: Lead all aspects of the Global Value and Access organization Global market access strategy deliverables: Integrated value and access insights and strategy for pipeline up to peri-launch Pricing, contracting, and negotiation guidance Pricing and Access assumptions for long range plan Prioritized strategic options for development to enable access & use Global Health Economics: Economic and value evidence generation Embedding Patient-centered outcomes into the development plan Global value dossiers, real world evidence, field and customer tools and resources Pricing and Access Center of Excellence: Early and Core models, local adaptations Early engagement, landscapes, methods, insights, writing, submissions, and negotiations Pricing and contracting operations, governance, and analytics Value Strategy and Communications Predict and Prevent efforts to help enable healthcare transformation and enhancement of Amgen's reputation Additional responsibilities: Leverage all available resources (e.g., clinical, regulatory, medical, marketing) to develop and implement strategic plans and identify and overcome access barriers Understand key health policy issues and inform Amgen policy positions to shape the health policy landscape Represent Amgen at key regional industry meetings and actively shape industry strategy Member of the GMAC (Global Marketing, Access, Capabilities) management team Collaborate and achieve synergies with functional heads from discovery, clinical development, regulatory, marketing, operations, medical affairs and other global functions to ensure robust value, access and policy perspective for all Amgen products Win What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. In the GV&A Vice President role, we seek a leader with these qualifications. Basic Qualifications: Doctorate degree & 8 years of directly related experience OR Master's degree & 10 years of directly related experience OR Bachelor's degree & 12 years of directly related experience AND 8 years of direct managerial experience. Previous experience managing other managers Preferred Qualifications: Understanding of global payer and government environment, including health economics, reimbursement, pricing and contracting, value drivers, HTA policy and health Policy Experience with all value & access aspects of product commercialization for early as well as late lifecycle products Experience with real world evidence generation that drives commercial priorities Leadership skills with demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and country VA&P teams and engage in productive debate and collaboration with senior leaders Executive communication, oral and written presentation skills, including interpersonal skills to foster collaboration and succeed in a highly matrixed environment Strategic planning skills-both at the product and country (cross-portfolio) levels Ability to conduct situation analysis of external environment and synthesize relevant information for regional strategies and support development of country-specific strategic plans Ability to identify compelling ways to demonstrate and communicate product value to payers In market experience, either US or x-US US value and access leadership experience Direct payer experience and/or experience in product commercialization Strategic planning and health policy experience strongly preferred Understanding of strategic pricing and contracting, including innovative approaches such as risk-sharing deals Ability to review clinical and health economic literature, including disease state information, clinical trial design, endpoints, and comparators, and pharmacoeconomic studies in order to understand implications for payers Appreciation for and commitment to all aspects of diversity Experience in delivering on political access for pharmaceuticals in the region Understanding of government policy, commercial and business issues in the region gained from years of relevant experience Thrive What you can expect of us As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, so we work to care for our teammates' professional and personal growth and well-being. Clear and disciplined strategic vision for the future that leverages superior-quality products, operational excellence and top-shelf-talent Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act Generous Total Rewards Plan comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits Our culture is what makes Amgen a special place to work. We have a powerful shared purpose around our mission - to serve patients. We respect one another, recognize contributions, and have embedded collaboration, trust, empowerment and inclusion in all that we do. We equip all our staff members to live well-rounded, healthy lives. Most recently, Amgen added benefits for transgender employees and continues to pride itself on industry-leading, family-friendly offerings for families of all compositions. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Join Us If you're seeking a career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others, a career where you can work at the absolute forefront of biotechnology with the top minds in the field, you'll find it at Amgen. Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses. As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other but compete intensely to win. Together, we live the Amgen values as we continue advancing science to serve patients. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
01/23/2021
Full time
HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION? At Amgen, every challenge is an opportunity. And every opportunity brings the potential to change lives. Our shared mission-to serve patients-has driven our status as one of the world's preeminent biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Leverage your high-level expertise to lead and forge partnerships that advance the biotechnical and biopharmaceutical science that can turn the tide of serious, life-interrupting illnesses. Vice President, Global Value & Access (GV&A) Live What you will do Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role the Vice President, Global Value & Access, is an important leadership role that will have a significant impact on the company. The Vice President is responsible for providing leadership and influencing key decisions to insure access of all Amgen products for all markets in the world. This will require an unusual mix of commercial experience, strategic skills, operating capabilities and market knowledge. Key Responsibilities: Lead all aspects of the Global Value and Access organization Global market access strategy deliverables: Integrated value and access insights and strategy for pipeline up to peri-launch Pricing, contracting, and negotiation guidance Pricing and Access assumptions for long range plan Prioritized strategic options for development to enable access & use Global Health Economics: Economic and value evidence generation Embedding Patient-centered outcomes into the development plan Global value dossiers, real world evidence, field and customer tools and resources Pricing and Access Center of Excellence: Early and Core models, local adaptations Early engagement, landscapes, methods, insights, writing, submissions, and negotiations Pricing and contracting operations, governance, and analytics Value Strategy and Communications Predict and Prevent efforts to help enable healthcare transformation and enhancement of Amgen's reputation Additional responsibilities: Leverage all available resources (e.g., clinical, regulatory, medical, marketing) to develop and implement strategic plans and identify and overcome access barriers Understand key health policy issues and inform Amgen policy positions to shape the health policy landscape Represent Amgen at key regional industry meetings and actively shape industry strategy Member of the GMAC (Global Marketing, Access, Capabilities) management team Collaborate and achieve synergies with functional heads from discovery, clinical development, regulatory, marketing, operations, medical affairs and other global functions to ensure robust value, access and policy perspective for all Amgen products Win What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. In the GV&A Vice President role, we seek a leader with these qualifications. Basic Qualifications: Doctorate degree & 8 years of directly related experience OR Master's degree & 10 years of directly related experience OR Bachelor's degree & 12 years of directly related experience AND 8 years of direct managerial experience. Previous experience managing other managers Preferred Qualifications: Understanding of global payer and government environment, including health economics, reimbursement, pricing and contracting, value drivers, HTA policy and health Policy Experience with all value & access aspects of product commercialization for early as well as late lifecycle products Experience with real world evidence generation that drives commercial priorities Leadership skills with demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and country VA&P teams and engage in productive debate and collaboration with senior leaders Executive communication, oral and written presentation skills, including interpersonal skills to foster collaboration and succeed in a highly matrixed environment Strategic planning skills-both at the product and country (cross-portfolio) levels Ability to conduct situation analysis of external environment and synthesize relevant information for regional strategies and support development of country-specific strategic plans Ability to identify compelling ways to demonstrate and communicate product value to payers In market experience, either US or x-US US value and access leadership experience Direct payer experience and/or experience in product commercialization Strategic planning and health policy experience strongly preferred Understanding of strategic pricing and contracting, including innovative approaches such as risk-sharing deals Ability to review clinical and health economic literature, including disease state information, clinical trial design, endpoints, and comparators, and pharmacoeconomic studies in order to understand implications for payers Appreciation for and commitment to all aspects of diversity Experience in delivering on political access for pharmaceuticals in the region Understanding of government policy, commercial and business issues in the region gained from years of relevant experience Thrive What you can expect of us As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, so we work to care for our teammates' professional and personal growth and well-being. Clear and disciplined strategic vision for the future that leverages superior-quality products, operational excellence and top-shelf-talent Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act Generous Total Rewards Plan comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits Our culture is what makes Amgen a special place to work. We have a powerful shared purpose around our mission - to serve patients. We respect one another, recognize contributions, and have embedded collaboration, trust, empowerment and inclusion in all that we do. We equip all our staff members to live well-rounded, healthy lives. Most recently, Amgen added benefits for transgender employees and continues to pride itself on industry-leading, family-friendly offerings for families of all compositions. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Join Us If you're seeking a career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others, a career where you can work at the absolute forefront of biotechnology with the top minds in the field, you'll find it at Amgen. Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses. As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other but compete intensely to win. Together, we live the Amgen values as we continue advancing science to serve patients. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION? If you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are. At Amgen our shared mission-to serve patients-drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world's leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together-researching, manufacturing and delivering ever-better products that read over 10 million patients worldwide. It's time for a career you can be proud of. Join us. Amgen is a values-based organization with a powerful sense of shared purpose toward our mission: to serve patients. Within Global Commercial Operations, we provide the capabilities, resources, and rewards of a global enterprise, while maintaining the entrepreneurialism and verve that marked our early days as a biotechnology pioneer. We encourage our team members to have fulfilling and meaningful careers through challenging assignments, career development, and valuable opportunities. Amgen has an exciting opportunity for an individual looking to make a significant impact on the organization. As a member of the US Value & Access team, this Coverage & Pricing Senior Manager is integral to Amgen's financial sales performance. The Senior Manager will lead pricing analytics and payor support for many of Amgen's Oncology products which have combined annual sales of over $1B. Amgen has a robust Oncology pipeline, including CAR-T and BiTE molecules, which will continue to grow the Oncology portfolio. This role will provide a strong foundation in the U.S. healthcare market and is a good avenue to many future commercial healthcare roles. The Coverage & Pricing team is integrated into the US Oncology Value & Access team, which provides excellent opportunities to grow into other Marketing areas of the company. Amgen has strong training, education, and mentoring programs to ensure staff are successful. The Coverage & Pricing Senior Manager will drive product-specific pricing strategies, value-based contracts, and net revenue impact analyses to facilitate pricing decision-making by senior leadership. The person is key to determining Amgen's pricing strategy for each product under his/her responsibility. The person will also lead the development and execution of all coverage elements for each product assigned. The Senior Manager will assist in forecasting quarterly product net sales, net price, average sales price (ASP), and other high-impact pricing measures (e.g. pricing strategy performance in the market). Additionally, there may be opportunities to drive U.S. government, e.g. Medicaid and Veteran's Affairs, pricing strategies and net sales forecasting. Support payor strategy and negotiations, including partnering with Value, Market Access and Contracting teams to optimize coverage Develop and provide primary analysis for Oncology pricing strategies to optimize net sales Responsible for forecasting discounts for quarterly net sales reporting to investors Build financial models to measure contract performance, inform price optimization and support discount forecasting Assist with approval of product pricing strategies with senior management Maintain a comprehensive understanding of key Oncology customers financials, growth drivers, membership, mergers/acquisitions, end customers, etc. Support ad-hoc requests by senior leadership for product and/or customer related business analytics which generate data-driven business insights, visualizations, and recommendations Routinely interacts with senior leadership and other high-level, cross functional committees and teams Win What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a will have these qualifications. Basic Qualifications: Doctorate degree and 2 years of finance, analytics, consulting, contracts and/or pricing experience Or Master's degree and 4 years of finance, analytics, consulting, contracts and/or pricing experience Or Bachelor's degree and 6 years of finance, analytics, consulting, contracts and/or pricing experience Or Associates degree and 10 years of finance, analytics, consulting, contracts and/or pricing experience Or High school diploma / GED and 12 years of finance, analytics, consulting, contracts and/or pricing experience Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree, e.g. MBA, or graduate degree in Business Analytics or similar field Advanced knowledge of Excel and pricing/financial modeling A good sense of finance or accounting principles Experience solving complex business problems Managing multiple projects concurrently Demonstrated track record of increasing responsibility Previous experience providing and delivering information for decision making by executive management Strong orientation to teamwork: works collaboratively, effectively and efficiently with others in a matrixed team environment Experience developing and driving adoption of new critical technology and capabilities Leadership experience, could be in your community, at work, or as part of your education Experience in a biopharma or related business environment Thrive What you can expect of us As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, so we work to care for our teammates' professional and personal growth and well-being. Vast opportunities to learn and move up and across our global organization Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act Generous Total Rewards Plan comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits Apply now for a career that defies imagination In our quest to serve patients above all else, Amgen is the first to imagine, and the last to doubt. Join us. careers.amgen.com Equal Opportunity Statement Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation. Join Us If you're seeking a career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others, a career where you can work at the absolute forefront of biotechnology with the top minds in the field, you'll find it at Amgen. Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses. As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other but compete intensely to win. Together, we live the Amgen values as we continue advancing science to serve patients. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
01/15/2021
Full time
HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION? If you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are. At Amgen our shared mission-to serve patients-drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world's leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together-researching, manufacturing and delivering ever-better products that read over 10 million patients worldwide. It's time for a career you can be proud of. Join us. Amgen is a values-based organization with a powerful sense of shared purpose toward our mission: to serve patients. Within Global Commercial Operations, we provide the capabilities, resources, and rewards of a global enterprise, while maintaining the entrepreneurialism and verve that marked our early days as a biotechnology pioneer. We encourage our team members to have fulfilling and meaningful careers through challenging assignments, career development, and valuable opportunities. Amgen has an exciting opportunity for an individual looking to make a significant impact on the organization. As a member of the US Value & Access team, this Coverage & Pricing Senior Manager is integral to Amgen's financial sales performance. The Senior Manager will lead pricing analytics and payor support for many of Amgen's Oncology products which have combined annual sales of over $1B. Amgen has a robust Oncology pipeline, including CAR-T and BiTE molecules, which will continue to grow the Oncology portfolio. This role will provide a strong foundation in the U.S. healthcare market and is a good avenue to many future commercial healthcare roles. The Coverage & Pricing team is integrated into the US Oncology Value & Access team, which provides excellent opportunities to grow into other Marketing areas of the company. Amgen has strong training, education, and mentoring programs to ensure staff are successful. The Coverage & Pricing Senior Manager will drive product-specific pricing strategies, value-based contracts, and net revenue impact analyses to facilitate pricing decision-making by senior leadership. The person is key to determining Amgen's pricing strategy for each product under his/her responsibility. The person will also lead the development and execution of all coverage elements for each product assigned. The Senior Manager will assist in forecasting quarterly product net sales, net price, average sales price (ASP), and other high-impact pricing measures (e.g. pricing strategy performance in the market). Additionally, there may be opportunities to drive U.S. government, e.g. Medicaid and Veteran's Affairs, pricing strategies and net sales forecasting. Support payor strategy and negotiations, including partnering with Value, Market Access and Contracting teams to optimize coverage Develop and provide primary analysis for Oncology pricing strategies to optimize net sales Responsible for forecasting discounts for quarterly net sales reporting to investors Build financial models to measure contract performance, inform price optimization and support discount forecasting Assist with approval of product pricing strategies with senior management Maintain a comprehensive understanding of key Oncology customers financials, growth drivers, membership, mergers/acquisitions, end customers, etc. Support ad-hoc requests by senior leadership for product and/or customer related business analytics which generate data-driven business insights, visualizations, and recommendations Routinely interacts with senior leadership and other high-level, cross functional committees and teams Win What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a will have these qualifications. Basic Qualifications: Doctorate degree and 2 years of finance, analytics, consulting, contracts and/or pricing experience Or Master's degree and 4 years of finance, analytics, consulting, contracts and/or pricing experience Or Bachelor's degree and 6 years of finance, analytics, consulting, contracts and/or pricing experience Or Associates degree and 10 years of finance, analytics, consulting, contracts and/or pricing experience Or High school diploma / GED and 12 years of finance, analytics, consulting, contracts and/or pricing experience Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree, e.g. MBA, or graduate degree in Business Analytics or similar field Advanced knowledge of Excel and pricing/financial modeling A good sense of finance or accounting principles Experience solving complex business problems Managing multiple projects concurrently Demonstrated track record of increasing responsibility Previous experience providing and delivering information for decision making by executive management Strong orientation to teamwork: works collaboratively, effectively and efficiently with others in a matrixed team environment Experience developing and driving adoption of new critical technology and capabilities Leadership experience, could be in your community, at work, or as part of your education Experience in a biopharma or related business environment Thrive What you can expect of us As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, so we work to care for our teammates' professional and personal growth and well-being. Vast opportunities to learn and move up and across our global organization Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act Generous Total Rewards Plan comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits Apply now for a career that defies imagination In our quest to serve patients above all else, Amgen is the first to imagine, and the last to doubt. Join us. careers.amgen.com Equal Opportunity Statement Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation. Join Us If you're seeking a career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others, a career where you can work at the absolute forefront of biotechnology with the top minds in the field, you'll find it at Amgen. Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses. As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other but compete intensely to win. Together, we live the Amgen values as we continue advancing science to serve patients. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Mackson, an A-TEK Company, is seeking to staff a team of software professionals to build and deploy new systems with web capabilities for our key government customers. We have an immediate opportunity for a Business Analyst IV in our Rockville, MD office. The Business Analyst IV will also spend time on the customer site in Rockville, MD in support of federal clients. This position involves working as an integral part of a team of analysts and developers on multiple projects to build out applications that have web and mobile components. The ideal candidate will have experience in web-based applications with a track record of establishing good customer relationships. These applications may involve single and/or multiple platform solutions. These apps will include features such as being workflow driven, media capture, complex business rules, printing, barcode creation and scanning, and many more interesting challenges. Position Responsibilities: Identify client business and system requirements and translate or decompose those needs into actionable software requirements, test criteria, and scenarios Analyze business and user needs, document requirements, and translate them into proper system requirement specifications Establish positive relationships with all stakeholders Assist with developing the business case and vision Document the as-is state and to-be state of systems Elicit, analyze and validate business requirements Clearly describe requirements following Agile User Story conventions Develop, manage and maintain all work products and deliverables from creation to finalization Create and maintain a hierarchical feature driven view of requirements Create technical specifications and test plans Examine and evaluate current systems to determine and assess capabilities and business rules Collaborate with cross-functional teams Facilitate system design sessions with business users and client managers Liaise with users to track additional requirements and features Train users on new systems, applications and provide support Required Qualifications: Requires a BA or BS degree from an accredited institution in a management or technical discipline - Computer Science, Information Technology (related degrees will be considered) and 10-15 years of performing business analysis, including aspects of business process and requirements elicitation and documentation including customer relationship management Experience working with clients face-to-face Knowledge of IT systems or IT organizations Ability to learn the functionality of software applications and the elements of business or user processes and write detailed non-coding requirements Ability to become a product expert and communicate coherently to our clients Ability to learn and document complex business rules and processes User stories and other SDLC documentation Agile/SCRUM experience Ability to work in a highly team-oriented, collaborative environment Strong attention to detail and accuracy Ability to be a self-starter and manage competing priorities, multi-task, and continue to meet all deadlines and commitments while remaining flexible with continually changing priorities Excellent written and oral communication including technical writing; must be able to communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing Solid computer skills with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Visio) Preferred Skills and Experience: Federal contracting experience supporting HHS or FDA; JIRA and other Agile Backlog tools like Visual Studio Online Experience with the SDLC / EPLC Experience with data analytics and process analysis paradigms for addressing client needs Keen sense of the User Experience and User Journey Technical competency in JIRA, HP ALM, Office 365 and Balsamiq - provided by Dice
10/02/2020
Full time
Mackson, an A-TEK Company, is seeking to staff a team of software professionals to build and deploy new systems with web capabilities for our key government customers. We have an immediate opportunity for a Business Analyst IV in our Rockville, MD office. The Business Analyst IV will also spend time on the customer site in Rockville, MD in support of federal clients. This position involves working as an integral part of a team of analysts and developers on multiple projects to build out applications that have web and mobile components. The ideal candidate will have experience in web-based applications with a track record of establishing good customer relationships. These applications may involve single and/or multiple platform solutions. These apps will include features such as being workflow driven, media capture, complex business rules, printing, barcode creation and scanning, and many more interesting challenges. Position Responsibilities: Identify client business and system requirements and translate or decompose those needs into actionable software requirements, test criteria, and scenarios Analyze business and user needs, document requirements, and translate them into proper system requirement specifications Establish positive relationships with all stakeholders Assist with developing the business case and vision Document the as-is state and to-be state of systems Elicit, analyze and validate business requirements Clearly describe requirements following Agile User Story conventions Develop, manage and maintain all work products and deliverables from creation to finalization Create and maintain a hierarchical feature driven view of requirements Create technical specifications and test plans Examine and evaluate current systems to determine and assess capabilities and business rules Collaborate with cross-functional teams Facilitate system design sessions with business users and client managers Liaise with users to track additional requirements and features Train users on new systems, applications and provide support Required Qualifications: Requires a BA or BS degree from an accredited institution in a management or technical discipline - Computer Science, Information Technology (related degrees will be considered) and 10-15 years of performing business analysis, including aspects of business process and requirements elicitation and documentation including customer relationship management Experience working with clients face-to-face Knowledge of IT systems or IT organizations Ability to learn the functionality of software applications and the elements of business or user processes and write detailed non-coding requirements Ability to become a product expert and communicate coherently to our clients Ability to learn and document complex business rules and processes User stories and other SDLC documentation Agile/SCRUM experience Ability to work in a highly team-oriented, collaborative environment Strong attention to detail and accuracy Ability to be a self-starter and manage competing priorities, multi-task, and continue to meet all deadlines and commitments while remaining flexible with continually changing priorities Excellent written and oral communication including technical writing; must be able to communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing Solid computer skills with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Visio) Preferred Skills and Experience: Federal contracting experience supporting HHS or FDA; JIRA and other Agile Backlog tools like Visual Studio Online Experience with the SDLC / EPLC Experience with data analytics and process analysis paradigms for addressing client needs Keen sense of the User Experience and User Journey Technical competency in JIRA, HP ALM, Office 365 and Balsamiq - provided by Dice
Mackson, an A-TEK Company, is seeking to staff a team of software professionals to build and deploy new systems with web capabilities for our key government customers. We have an immediate opportunity for a Business Analyst V in our Rockville, MD office. The Business Analyst V will also spend time on the customer site in Rockville, MD in support of federal clients. This position involves working as an integral part of a team of analysts and developers on multiple projects to build out applications that have web and mobile components. The ideal candidate will have experience in web-based applications with a track record of establishing good customer relationships. These applications may involve single and/or multiple platform solutions. These apps will include features such as being workflow driven, media capture, complex business rules, printing, barcode creation and scanning, and many more interesting challenges. Position Responsibilities: Identify client business and system requirements and translate or decompose those needs into actionable software requirements, test criteria, and scenarios Analyze business and user needs, document requirements, and translate them into proper system requirement specifications Establish positive relationships with all stakeholders Assist with developing the business case and vision Document the as-is state and to-be state of systems Elicit, analyze and validate business requirements Clearly describe requirements following Agile User Story conventions Develop, manage and maintain all work products and deliverables from creation to finalization Create and maintain a hierarchical feature driven view of requirements Create technical specifications and test plans Examine and evaluate current systems to determine and assess capabilities and business rules Collaborate with cross-functional teams Facilitate system design sessions with business users and client managers Liaise with users to track additional requirements and features Train users on new systems, applications and provide support Required Qualifications: Requires a BA or BS degree from an accredited institution in a management or technical discipline - Computer Science, Information Technology (related degrees will be considered) and 12-20 years of performing business analysis, including aspects of business process and requirements elicitation and documentation including customer relationship management Experience working with clients face-to-face Knowledge of IT systems or IT organizations Ability to learn the functionality of software applications and the elements of business or user processes and write detailed non-coding requirements Ability to become a product expert and communicate coherently to our clients Ability to learn and document complex business rules and processes User stories and other SDLC documentation Agile/SCRUM experience Ability to work in a highly team-oriented, collaborative environment Strong attention to detail and accuracy Ability to be a self-starter and manage competing priorities, multi-task, and continue to meet all deadlines and commitments while remaining flexible with continually changing priorities Excellent written and oral communication including technical writing; must be able to communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing Solid computer skills with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Visio) Preferred Skills and Experience: Federal contracting experience supporting HHS or FDA; JIRA and other Agile Backlog tools like Visual Studio Online Experience with the SDLC / EPLC Experience with data analytics and process analysis paradigms for addressing client needs Keen sense of the User Experience and User Journey Technical competency in JIRA, HP ALM, Office 365 and Balsamiq - provided by Dice
10/02/2020
Full time
Mackson, an A-TEK Company, is seeking to staff a team of software professionals to build and deploy new systems with web capabilities for our key government customers. We have an immediate opportunity for a Business Analyst V in our Rockville, MD office. The Business Analyst V will also spend time on the customer site in Rockville, MD in support of federal clients. This position involves working as an integral part of a team of analysts and developers on multiple projects to build out applications that have web and mobile components. The ideal candidate will have experience in web-based applications with a track record of establishing good customer relationships. These applications may involve single and/or multiple platform solutions. These apps will include features such as being workflow driven, media capture, complex business rules, printing, barcode creation and scanning, and many more interesting challenges. Position Responsibilities: Identify client business and system requirements and translate or decompose those needs into actionable software requirements, test criteria, and scenarios Analyze business and user needs, document requirements, and translate them into proper system requirement specifications Establish positive relationships with all stakeholders Assist with developing the business case and vision Document the as-is state and to-be state of systems Elicit, analyze and validate business requirements Clearly describe requirements following Agile User Story conventions Develop, manage and maintain all work products and deliverables from creation to finalization Create and maintain a hierarchical feature driven view of requirements Create technical specifications and test plans Examine and evaluate current systems to determine and assess capabilities and business rules Collaborate with cross-functional teams Facilitate system design sessions with business users and client managers Liaise with users to track additional requirements and features Train users on new systems, applications and provide support Required Qualifications: Requires a BA or BS degree from an accredited institution in a management or technical discipline - Computer Science, Information Technology (related degrees will be considered) and 12-20 years of performing business analysis, including aspects of business process and requirements elicitation and documentation including customer relationship management Experience working with clients face-to-face Knowledge of IT systems or IT organizations Ability to learn the functionality of software applications and the elements of business or user processes and write detailed non-coding requirements Ability to become a product expert and communicate coherently to our clients Ability to learn and document complex business rules and processes User stories and other SDLC documentation Agile/SCRUM experience Ability to work in a highly team-oriented, collaborative environment Strong attention to detail and accuracy Ability to be a self-starter and manage competing priorities, multi-task, and continue to meet all deadlines and commitments while remaining flexible with continually changing priorities Excellent written and oral communication including technical writing; must be able to communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing Solid computer skills with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Visio) Preferred Skills and Experience: Federal contracting experience supporting HHS or FDA; JIRA and other Agile Backlog tools like Visual Studio Online Experience with the SDLC / EPLC Experience with data analytics and process analysis paradigms for addressing client needs Keen sense of the User Experience and User Journey Technical competency in JIRA, HP ALM, Office 365 and Balsamiq - provided by Dice