Business Analyst – Healthcare Data and Systems

Business Analyst – Healthcare Data and Systems

Role Summary / Overview :

This mid-level position provides broad analyst support in the end-to-end design, development, implementation, deployment, and maintenance of robust healthcare data collection and processing systems. These systems are intended for and support critical observational studies, including population health, disease monitoring, clinical trials, and health surveillance. The Business Analyst under general supervision will support the entire lifecycle of these systems, working with product team members to ensure effective analysis and project execution, including data analysis. The goal is to deliver solutions that are efficient, scalable, maintainable, and meet stakeholder needs.

Required Qualifications :

• Education & Experience : Bachelor's degree in Health Informatics, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 2+ years of hands-on experience in business analysis, implementing healthcare-related data and / or processing systems, such as clinical trial management software, LIMS, or EDCs, preferably for observational studies.
• Healthcare Data Expertise : Proficiency in data modeling (relational and non-relational) and applying various healthcare data models (e.g., HL7 FHIR, OMOP) to solve practical problems. Demonstrated knowledge and practical application of healthcare data standards, particularly HL7 (especially FHIR). Proven ability to work with, describe, convert, and / or integrate idiosyncratic or custom data models into standard formats.
• Technical & Analytical Acumen : Experience with business analysis applications for analysis, presentations, and requirements documentation (such as Excel, PowerPoint, Jira, Confluence, Aha, mind mapping or process flow applications). Demonstrated ability to understand client requirements as well as underlying infrastructure applications, systems, and processes to enable execution of those skills. Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical problems in healthcare data systems and integration, with general guidance. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on healthcare data challenges. Proficiency with distributed version control systems, preferably Git, for collaborative development and documentation.
• Communication & Project Management Skills : Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of explaining moderately complex technical healthcare data concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to work independently, balance multiple priorities, and support project teams to successful project completion in the context of healthcare data projects. Effective in rapidly producing clear, concise, and accurate standard business documentation and various diagram types (e.g., ERDs, flowcharts, sequence diagrams), understanding the appropriate use for each and the ability to use a combination of multiple diagram types to describe moderately complex business processes accurately and comprehensively.
• Healthcare Domain Knowledge : Familiarity with the U.S. healthcare system, including its data structures, standards, and key initiatives. Experience with data management requirements and considerations for human subjects research, especially longitudinal studies. Knowledge of good data management practices for scientific datasets (ensuring integrity, security, and HIPAA compliance).
• Adaptability & Learning : Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and master new, highly detailed, domain-specific knowledge (e.g., Quality Payment Program) and apply it to implementation projects, becoming a subject matter expert on regularly changing programs.

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