Job: Business Analyst J
job Type: Hybrid 50% Remote.
Location: Menands, NY 12204.
Long term contractual Starts with 12 Months of contract 40 Hours / Week.
Qualifications
8+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, specifically in crisis interventions, healthcare, or IT projects related to interoperability and data exchange.
Proven ability to define project scope and objectives, translating business needs into clear, actionable project plans, particularly for crisis management and data exchange solutions.
Expertise in identifying deliverables, setting deadlines, and breaking down tasks into manageable sub-tasks based on specific project requirements.
Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall), with experience in defining project approaches and facilitating stakeholder engagement, data gathering, and tool selection.
Experience in identifying roles and responsibilities of stakeholders and team members, ensuring clear communication and alignment of expectations across teams.
Demonstrated ability to document assumptions, risks, and dependencies, with a solid track record of identifying potential project roadblocks and developing mitigation strategies.
Experience in risk management: analyzing project risks and defining contingencies to ensure smooth execution despite external factors or dependencies.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather and analyze complex data to drive project decisions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross- functional teams, stakeholders, and external partners.
Proficiency in tools for project tracking and documentation, such as JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms.
Industry knowledge in healthcare IT or experience working with electronic medical records (EMR) and interoperability solutions.
Familiarity with data governance and data security best practices, particularly for sensitive data in crisis intervention scenarios.
Certifications in business analysis (e.g., CBAP, PMI-PBA) or related fields.
Responsibilities
Project scope and objectives: Define the problem being solved and the desired outcomes needed for the crisis interventions and interoperability.
Identify the deliverables and set deadlines for each sub-tasks based on specific requirements.
Project approach and methodology: Decide on how the project will be carried out, such as through stakeholder engagement, data gathering, or tools.
Roles and responsibilities: Identify the key stakeholders and team members, and their roles and responsibilities.
Assumptions, risks, and dependencies: Document any assumptions, potential risks, and dependencies on external factors or resources.