Business Systems Analyst

Role Summary

The Business Systems Analyst is an individual contributor to the development, maintenance and enhancement of business applications within the Patient Safety organization, providing specialized technical and/or business knowledge to system projects. This position has responsibility for the management of applications and data residing in the application. The Business Systems Analyst maintains the application’s data and monitors performance and accessibility. The position will be instrumental in the development, identification and implementation of system modifications that will improve productivity within the system(s).

Responsibilities

• Consults with functional areas to develop understanding of the varied and complex business needs supported by the system.
• Responsible for determining how changing business needs will affect the system. Understands the role of the system in the big picture and provides ideas and recommendations regarding the evolution of the system.
• Responds to questions and influences the users regarding current and potential system inputs, processes, and outputs.
• Conducts research and analysis into the nature, effect and results of system problems.
• Develops detailed business user requirements, System Lifecycle (SLC) documentation, workflow procedures, and data modeling.
• Reviews and routes requested system changes and develops detailed specifications for implementation. Communicates system changes and issues to next level of management.
• Ensures current and accurate system documentation, coordinates and or performs testing of system modifications, both validated and non-validated systems.
• Provides systems expertise and supports system training, educational tools and materials. Involved with the Purchasing Systems Manager regarding planning/scheduling and resource allocation.
• Researches and evaluates alternative solutions and makes recommendations for improved system operations, control or enhanced business function.
• Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years’ experience OR Master's degree
• Degree in Information Systems or related is preferred
• Experience in systems development, implementation, and operations
• Excellent interpersonal skills and well-developed verbal and written communication skills
• Must have demonstrated ability to effectively lead and facilitate meetings with customers and technical team members
• Inquisitive - knows how to ask the right questions to get to the best solutions for internal clients
• Brings ideas and viewpoints to conversations; serves as a thought partner in collaborative settings
• Resourceful, organized and successful at managing multiple projects simultaneously