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Senior Business Technical Analyst

Centene · FL · Remote available · $87,700–$157,800 a year · Full time

Posted Oct 5, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a complex report or process you designed and programmed.

What they are checking: Whether they can build technical solutions, not just analyze requirements.

Tell me about a time you recommended a technical alternative to management.

What they are checking: Whether they can weigh options and make a clear recommendation.

What would you do

A user says the new application does not work, but cannot explain why. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can test and debug patiently with end users to find the issue.

How do you become the subject matter expert on a business system you are new to?

What they are checking: Whether they learn new systems quickly and deeply enough that others start coming to them with questions.

Two departments want conflicting changes to the same system. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can balance needs and get a decision from the right people.

About the work

How do you validate data in an ad hoc report before you share it?

What they are checking: Whether they check results against source data and known totals.

Walk me through how you analyze a current operational procedure to find problems.

What they are checking: Whether they observe, measure and talk to users to find real issues.

How do you assess the financial impact of an issue you find in data?

What they are checking: Whether they can put a dollar value on problems to help prioritize fixes.

How do you document development requirements so they are clear to developers?

What they are checking: Whether they write precise, testable requirements that leave developers little room to guess what the business meant.

What SQL or programming skills do you use most in your work?

What they are checking: Whether their technical skills match the programming and reporting the role requires.

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The full job description

As published by Centene.

Position Purpose: Provides in-depth business knowledge and advanced technical support to one or more business areas through developed and ad hoc analysis/reporting , as well as designing and programming complex, new processes/reports. Acts as subject matter expert for department or business unit on business systems/applications. Analyzes company functions, processes, and activities to improve computer-based business applications for the most effective use of money, materials, equipment, and people. Performs application/system design and implementation. Documents development requirements. Consults with end users to test and debug applications to meet client needs. Key Details: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J -1, OPT, or CPT. • Develops ad-hoc reports to conduct data analysis and validation. • Confers with area/department to analyze current operational procedures and trends and identify problems. • Conducts business analysis and recommends technical alternative solutions to management as to course of action that best meets the organization's goals. • Research, evaluate and assess the financial impact of issues identified in data/processes. • Analyzes requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to improve existing business systems. • Creates multiuser, real-time, robust database solutions. • Acts as subject matter expert to provide business and technical expertise in requirements solicitation, system analysis, technical design, programming and documentation of business applications/systems. • May be responsible for monitoring and reporting to management on the status of departmental projects: Anticipates and identifies issues that could inhibit achieving the project goals and objectives, and implementing corrective actions and mitigation strategies. • Provides oversight and resolves complex issues, optimizing performance, resolving problems, and providing timely follow-up on identified issues. • Provides guidance and training to staff on process, procedures and issue resolution. • Performs other duties as assigned.Additional Responsibilities: • Performs other duties as assigned • Complies with all policies and standards Education/Experience: Required A Bachelor's Degree in a related field: Required or equivalent work experience in technical data analysis, conducting system analysis meetings, developing system design documents, developing project plans with achievable milestones and deadlines, and mediating different department demands to gain approvals on system scope and design. Preferred Other a Master's degree in a related field, i.e., Mathematics, Computer Science, etc may be considered in lieu of some of the required experience (not to exceed 2 years) Candidate Experience: Preferred 1+ year of experience in Healthcare Required 4+ years of experience in relevant programming to include SAS, SQL, VB.NET, or Oracle (or similar depending upon departmental requirements) Required 3+ years of experience in related business analysis Preferred 1+ year of experience in ASP/ASP.NET Licenses and Certifications : A license in one of the following is required: Preferred Other SAS Certification: Pay Range: $87,700.00 - $157,800.00 per year At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday. Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law , including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility. Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act