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University of Michigan Business Systems Analyst Senior / Intermediate in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Business Systems Analyst Senior / Intermediate
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A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Summary
The Michigan Data Collaborative (MDC) Intermediate/Senior Business Systems Analyst (BSA) has responsibility to gather and document business and technical requirements; act as a subject matter expert (SME); perform intricate data analysis and testing using SQL queries to validate data warehouse data and ETL processes; communicate with end-users; and partner to deliver on projects in support of client and departmental strategic objectives. This role also provides general end-user support. The Business Systems Analyst performs duties designed to successfully delivery business and technical deliverables to meet defined objectives.
Key stakeholders and customers of this work include the Collaborative Quality Initiative (CQI) operations and coordinating center members and external physician organizations (POs) who leverage the visualizations and reports. The business systems analyst leads conversations and conducts assessments to identify and address emerging business and technical issues in partnership with the business owners.
This position will report to the Manager of the Project Management and Client Services team in the Michigan Data Collaborative as part of the Enterprise Data and Information Services (EDIS) Division of Health Information Technology & Services (HITS).
Responsibilities*
Analysis
Perform data analysis and problem solving in a complex healthcare environment using clinical and claim healthcare data from various sources. This includes data selection, manipulation, integration, troubleshooting, analysis and testing solutions using data from Michigan Medicine and other health organizations.
Act as a liaison for internal and external customers to deliver and integrate healthcare data to support quality improvement initiatives.
Requirements Gathering
Interact with customers (such as analysts, physicians, program managers, staff at physician organizations, etc.) to understand, define, and document requirements for deliverables.
Collaborate with technical teams to define solutions and document requirements.
Review, understand, and document current 'as is' processes and data sources as well as the desired state.
Develop requirement and technical specification documentation for data mapping, data dictionaries and data transformation processes.
Ensure that all required documentation is comprehensive and updated.
Gain detailed understanding of the overall SDLC process; explain general processes to clients and colleagues.
Development
Collaborate with team members to develop healthcare quality measure specifications and data visualizations or extract reports. Document measure definitions for communication with clients.
Assist with defining best methods to collect, store, retrieve, and analyze data while translating business and technical requirements into solutions.
Work with data architects to develop data model(s) which support the analytic requirements. Participate in data investigation and analysis with the goal of designing mapping logic between source systems.
Estimate multi-component/multi-step subprojects, including work to be done by others, and deliver quality work according to that estimate.
Implement solutions for complex technical and business needs.
Execute testing (unit, system, functional, performance, regression); can write detailed test plans and coordinate testing with others.
Demonstrate ability to resolve cross-application situations in enterprise environments.
Communication
Primary contact/liaison with vendors and other teams. Demonstrates follow-through, verifying that problems have been resolved.
Coordinates with various levels of staff and management in other HITS and department teams. Consistently produces authoritative communications spanning multiple topics and complexities to potentially large, diverse audiences across organizational divisions and levels.
Material is clearly devised and grammatically correct, using appropriate media to best effect.
Presentations are timely, delivered to appropriate groups, and are sensitive to the viewpoints of those involved.
Communications are concise and always include problem statements, next steps, owners and deliverables.
Track and manage commitments, both from the MDC team to business partners and from business partners to the team.
Required Qualifications*
Requirements for Senior Level
Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Information Sciences, Data Science, Health Sciences, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years of relevant professional experience.
Requirements for Intermediate Level
Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Information Sciences, Data Science, Health Sciences, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
2-3 years of relevant professional experience.
Desired Qualifications*
Master's degree in Public Health, Information Sciences, Data Science, Health Sciences, Business Administration, or related field.
Experience in requirements gathering and writing comprehensive business and technical requirements documents.
Experience with understanding and documenting process workflows
Solid and effective written, interpersonal, oral communication, and presentation skills.
Demonstrated understanding of data warehousing and ETL processes.
Ability to perform intricate data analysis and testing using SQL queries to validate data warehouse data and ETL processes.
Experience developing healthcare data-driven solutions, including quality improvement measurement, for population health reporting and analysis.
Knowledge of clinical coding standards, population management, evidence-based care reporting, healthcare costing, and utilization reporting.
Excellent analytic and problem-solving ability.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively on a team; adjust to changing priorities; and aptitude to learn new technologies
Experience in the healthcare industry with provider, payor, and HIE-related organizations.
Familiarity with analytic tools, business intelligence tools, and statistical packages.
Familiarity with HIPAA and other healthcare information regulations and requirements.
Familiarity with ticketing help-desk software such as ServiceNow.
Work Locations
This position is made available with the ability for you to negotiate alternative work schedules and remote/on-site options to suit your work-life balance. It is our preference that the person in this role is available to periodically participate in on-site client and technical meetings. Apply to be part of a strong team that partners with our institution, community, and each other.
Underfill Statement
This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Additional Information
Benefits
We offer a benefits package that includes comprehensive training and career development opportunities, generous retirement savings plans, ample paid time off, and a wealth of family care support: https://careers.umich.edu/benefits
Diversity Statement
HITS is firmly committed to advancing inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and belonging, which are core to the culture and values of Michigan Medicine. Our community supports recruiting and cultivating a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and the world. We strive to create a work culture where each team member feels respected, valued, and safe.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
249681
Working Title
Business Systems Analyst Senior / Intermediate
Job Title
Business Systems Analyst Sr
Work Location
Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Exec Vp Med Affairs
Department
MM HITS MDC MI DATA COLLAB
Posting Begin/End Date
5/31/2024 - 6/21/2024
Career Interest
Information Technology
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