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<source><publisher>DST Systems Jobs</publisher><publisherurl>http://jobs.dstsystems.com</publisherurl><lastBuildDate>2012-05-22 12:00:37.623383</lastBuildDate><job><country_short>USA</country_short><city>Kansas City</city><description>Job Title Principal Application Analyst
Auto req ID 12339BR
Company (Must match Job Code &amp; Dept first 3 digit#) 100-DST Systems, Inc.
Site Location Kansas City, Missouri
Job Description 
Are you looking for something cutting edge and exciting?? Do you like working in a forward trending environment and being part of a great culture?? Then we’re looking for you! DST Systems is seeking a Principal Application Analyst to join our team in Kansas City, MO.&lt;?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /&gt;
DST provides sophisticated information processing, computer software services and business solutions to the financial services, communications, and healthcare industries.
Only candidates who possess the following skills/experience will be considered for this position.
Required:
·A minimum of 4 years’ experience supporting the software development projects
·Proficient written and verbal communication skills
·Proven ability to quickly grasp technical concepts
· Ability to travel up to 10%

Desired:
·5+ years’ experience supporting the software development projects
· Prior Finance Industry experience
· Previous TA2000 system knowledge
·Post-secondary education in a business or computer-related field of study







Principal Applications Analysts are experienced in Applications Analysis and repeatedly demonstrate the ability to independently analyze and produce accurate and thorough project documentation and deliverables, including project benefits, feasibility, requirements, scope, risks, and justification. Principal Applications Analysts demonstrate a solid understanding of DST’s products, business processes, and development life cycle. They mentor and are sought out by less experienced analysts for their product and application analysis knowledge. Principal Applications Analysts typically are assigned complex projects and/or situations that have a high degree of customer exposure or company liability. They may work on multiple projects simultaneously. Under the general direction of a project manager or supervisor, Principal Applications Analysts may act in a team lead capacity for projects of small to medium scope. Team lead duties include project administration tasks such as tracking and/or assigning work to others, facilitating meetings, and producing and delivering project communications and reports. Additionally, Principal Applications Analysts may be asked to estimate effort and/or resources required for specific project phases/tasks for which they are assigned to complete and/or lead. 


The Principal Applications Analyst will participate in the requirements, design, testing, and conversion/implementation phases of a project to develop, modify, or implement effective information systems solutions. Principal Applications Analysts demonstrate a solid understanding of DST's products, business processes, and development life cycle for which they are assigned. Principal Application Analysts demonstrate technical proficiency with various software tools, utilities, methodologies, and concepts. They research and collect material information required for analysis of moderately complex issues and assist in the facilitation of resolutions.
Required Skills 4+ years' experience supporting project development methodologies. Superb written and verbal communication skills. Ability to travel (on a minimal basis)
Desired Skills 5+ years' experience (industry related preferred) supporting project development methodologies. Proven ability to grasp technical concepts
Full or Part Time Full-Time
Travel Requirements Minimal
Working Hours or Shift 1st Shift (Days, M-F, 7am-4pm or 8am-5pm)</description><date_new>2012-05-16 18:33:08</date_new><country>United States</country><company>DST Systems</company><title>Principal Application Analyst</title><state>Missouri</state><reqid>12339BR</reqid><state_short>MO</state_short><location>Kansas City, MO</location><uid>28736300</uid><url>http://jobs.dstsystems.com/xml/28736300/job</url></job><job><country_short>USA</country_short><city>Kansas City</city><description>Job Title Application Analyst
Auto req ID 11889BR
Company (Must match Job Code &amp; Dept first 3 digit#) 336-Argus Health Systems, Inc.
Site Location Kansas City, Missouri
Job Description 
Argus Health Systems, Inc. (a subsidiary of DST Systems, Inc.) is a leading independent provider of health care information management services. We support commercial, Medicaid, and Medicare Part D with a business model that provides full disclosure and transparency. Argus serves a wide range of clients and key health care organizations.&lt;?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /&gt;
Argus is seeking an Application Analyst. This position will be based in Kansas City, MO. Only candidates who possess the following skills/experience will be considered.
Minimal:
·1+ years’ experience supporting software development life cycle projects
·Superb written and verbal communication skills
·Proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Optimal:
·2+ years’ experience supporting software development life cycle projects
·Post-secondary education in a business- or computer-related field of study
Under direct supervision, Application Analysts produce accurate and comprehensive project documentation and other deadline deliverables. Application Analysts assist with various tasks throughout the development life cycle of a project. They are a support resource to the customer while participating as a member of the project team(s). Application Analysts are typically responsible for the tasks associated with a single phase on a project or general tasks throughout all phases of a single project. Duties may include gathering and documenting customer requirements, writing test plans and executing test scripts, documenting and delivering various forms of project communications, and contributing to the development of training/support materials. Direct customer communications are generally reviewed by a more experienced analyst or project lead. Application Analysts also research and collect material information required for basic analysis and problem solving. For non-routine problems/issues, Application Analysts will seek advice and assistance from a more experienced analyst or project lead.
Required Skills Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills, cognitive reasoning ability in learning new concepts quickly, excellent organization, manage multiple priorities,
Full or Part Time Full-Time
Travel Requirements Not Applicable
Working Hours or Shift 1st Shift (Days, M-F, 7am-4pm or 8am-5pm)</description><date_new>2012-03-05 20:51:39</date_new><country>United States</country><company>DST Systems</company><title>Application Analyst</title><state>Missouri</state><reqid>11889BR</reqid><state_short>MO</state_short><location>Kansas City, MO</location><uid>26932893</uid><url>http://jobs.dstsystems.com/xml/26932893/job</url></job><job><country_short>USA</country_short><city>Kansas City</city><description>Job Title Sr. Application Analyst
Auto req ID 11963BR
Company (Must match Job Code &amp; Dept first 3 digit#) 336-Argus Health Systems, Inc.
Site Location Kansas City, Missouri
Job Description 
Argus Health Systems, Inc. (a subsidiary of DST Systems, Inc.) is a leading independent provider of health care information management services. We support commercial, Medicaid, and Medicare Part D with a business model that provides full disclosure and transparency. Argus serves a wide range of clients and key health care organizations.&lt;?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /&gt;
Argus is seeking a Sr. Application Analyst. This position will be based in Kansas City, MO. Only candidates who possess the following skills/experience will be considered.
Minimal:
·2+ years’ experience supporting the software development life cycle and project development methodologies
·Superb written and verbal communication skills
·Ability to travel on a minimal basis
Optimal:
·Post-secondary education in a business or computer-related field of study
·4+ years’ experience supporting the software development life cycle
Sr. Application Analysts participate in the initiation, requirements, design, testing, and conversion/implementation phases of a project to develop, modify, or implement effective information systems solutions. They are typically assigned responsibility for full life cycle participation on smaller scope projects or multiple phases of the life cycle on larger, more complex projects.

Under minimal supervision, Sr. Application Analysts conduct comprehensive customer interviews to research, analyze, and produce accurate and thorough project documentation and deliverables (e.g., functional and system requirements, project schedules and communications, process and screen flow diagrams, graphical user interface and/or report designs, testing documentation, training materials, etc.).

Sr. Application Analysts demonstrate a solid understanding of the company’s products, business processes, and development life cycle for which they are assigned. Sr. Application Analysts demonstrate technical proficiency with various software tools, utilities, methodologies, and concepts. They research and collect material information required for analysis of moderately complex issues and assist in the facilitation of resolutions. For the most complex issues, Sr. Application Analysts will seek advice, assistance, and validation from a more experienced analyst or project lead.
Required Skills Minimal: High school diploma or equivalent; 2 years experience supporting the software development life cycle and project development methodologies or 2 years applicable industry-related work.
Desired Skills Minimal: High school diploma or equivalent; 2 years experience supporting the software development life cycle and project development methodologies or 2 years applicable industry-related work.
Full or Part Time Full-Time
Travel Requirements Minimal
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