Business Analyst (Junior/Entry Level) - no C2C at Verda Healthcare Inc – Huntington Beach, California

Verda Healthcare, Inc. is a Medicare Advantage Prescriptions Drug Plan (MAPD) organization committed to the idea that healthcare should be easily and equitably accessed by all, currently available in Texas and Arizona. Our mission is to ensure that underserved communities have access to health and wellness services, and receive the support needed to live a healthy life that is free of worry and full of joy. We are looking for a Business Analyst to join our growing company with many internal opportunities.

Are you ready to join a company that is changing the face of health care across the nation? Verda Healthcare health plan is looking for people like you who value excellence, integrity, caring and innovation. As an employee, you’ll join a team dedicated to improving the lives of our Medicare members. Our vision incorporates value-based health care that works. We value diversity.

Align your career goals with Verda Healthcare and we will support you all the way.

Position Overview

An entry-level Business Analyst supports the organization by helping bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions. This role focuses on gathering requirements, analyzing data, and assisting in improving processes, systems, or products.

This person reports to the Director of Medicare Program Management.

Job Description

· Requirements Gathering: Work with stakeholders to collect and document business needs.

· Data Analysis: Review data to identify trends, issues, or opportunities for improvement.

· Process Documentation: Create workflows, process maps, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

· Stakeholder Support: Assist in meetings, take notes, and help translate business needs into functional requirements.

· Testing & Validation: Support user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure solutions meet requirements.

· Reporting: Prepare basic reports, dashboards, or presentations to communicate findings.

· Special Project as assigned

· Ability to travel

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Computer Science, Healthcare Administration, or related field
• Demonstrated ability to work with both business and technical teams
• Familiarity with process mapping, workflow, policies, business requirements and procedures and or project methodologies
• Good communication and documentation skills
• Basic knowledge of tools like Excel or data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)

Professional Competencies

• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook, Word, Visio, etc.)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, promote teamwork and fact-based decision making
• Communication skills
• Requirements Elicitation & Documentation
• Process Improvement Mindset
• Testing & Quality Orientation
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Familiarity of the healthcare field
• Critical listening and thinking skills
• Training/teaching skills
• Decision making/problem solving skills
• Resiliency in a changing environment
• Demonstrated progression of leadership and responsibility
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, start-up culture

Supervisory Responsibilities. This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities but will be required to perform as a team leader and act as a backup for the team’s manager.

Verda cares deeply about the future, growth, and well-being of its employees. Join our team today!

Job Type: Full-time employment
Location: Huntington Beach, CA

Compensation Range:

$70,304 – 80,000 annually

Actual compensation offered will be determined based on experience, qualifications, skills, internal equity (if available), and geographic location. This position may also be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation and benefits.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off (vacation, holiday, sick leave)
• Health insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• Full-time onsite (100% in-office)
• Hours of operations: 9am – 6pm
• Standard business hours Monday to Friday/weekends as needed
• Occasional travel may be required for meetings and training sessions.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Regularly sit/walk at a workstation in an office or cubicle setting. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25-50 pounds.

*Other duties may be assigned in support of departmental goals.