Sr Business Analyst IT Sys
Melville, NY

Job Description

Job Description

As I.T. Systems Senior Business Analyst, you will support and enhance larger and/or more complex Information Technology service line systems and initiatives in identifying project objectives, design, conversion, testing and implementation of project plans. You will also act as a liaison between business/clinical customers, vendors and Information Technology teams and may lead and guide lower level Business Analysts as needed.

Responsibilities Include:

* Supports and enhances larger and more complex IT service line systems and initiatives through identification of project objectives (discovery), design, conversion, testing and implementation of project plans.
* Utilizes understanding of the service line departmental operations and knowledge of the application inventory including purpose, business owner, vendor and high level functionality to support initiative completion.
* Utilizes knowledge of Corporate IT direction and is able to assist customers leverage the strategy.
* Interacts with business/clinical customers to understand needs and assist in collecting, documenting and analyzing business requirements. Documents and communicates clearly and timely with customers on project status and issues.
* Engages appropriate health system resources and vendors to discuss and resolve challenges, technical solutions and associated cost estimates.
* Meets with customers and vendors to define and resolve project issues.
* Facilitates meetings with customers, clients, vendors and appropriate IT staff.
* Ensures processes and systems are compliant with Health System policies, applicable laws and regulatory changes. Brings potential impact on service line operations to manager's attention.
* Works with Project Manager to ensure a review and tracking process exists throughout the project life-cycle.
* Leads efforts to discuss and document process workflow with the customer.
* Reports on and documents outcomes, project benefits and improved processes. Recommends process improvement opportunities.

Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree in Business, Information Technology, Healthcare Administration or related field, required.
* Minimum of five (5) years progressively responsible IT administration or technical experience, including experience leading projects, required. Thorough knowledge of IT functions, required.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, required.
* Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, required. Visio experience, preferred.
* Knowledge of project management principles and process, preferred.
* Knowledge of Project management tools (MS Project), preferred.