Business Analyst | Hybrid | Chicago, IL | Contract to Hire Walker Healthforce is seeking a Business Analyst with to support a healthcare client based out of Chicago, IL. This is a 6-month contract to hire opportunity. RATE RANGE: $41 - $43 START DATE: June 16, 2025 HOURS/SCHEDULE: M-F; 8AM - 5PM CST WORKER TYPE: Full-Time CORE REQUIREMENTS: Strong experience in writing complex SQL queries to extract and validate data from the database. Proficient in creating and executing SQL queries in Oracle, SAS, and/or Teradata, or other reporting tools/languages for reporting purposes. Strong proficiency with tools/languages in the Microsoft Office Suite. Understanding of NCQA (National Committee for Quality Assurance) HEDIS (Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set) quality measures and code value sets. Experience in analyzing and cleansing raw data, with strong working knowledge of programming and various applications of ETL (Extract, Transform, and Load, reporting, and data mining. Familiarity with HIX (Health Insurance Exchange), EMR (Electronic Medical Record), and EHR (Electronic Health Record) types of data collection. Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to support partner relationships between health plans and the provider/vendor community. Demonstrated initiative in self-learning with independent troubleshooting, issue identification, and solutioning skills. Ability to effectively communicate complex findings to both technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to work effectively in a team environment and contribute to shared goals JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Eliciting, documenting, and refining business requirements for the IT organization Serving as a liaison across multiple facets of the business community and the IT organization in order to provide technical solutions to meet user needs Leveraging informed knowledge of business areas to identify and/or resolve problems on an ongoing basis. WHAT WE OFFER: Competitive compensation package Weekly pay via Direct Deposit Medical, Dental & Vision available 401k options WHY WORK WITH WALKER? Access to our top ranked team of recruiting and placement specialists Continuous, one-on-one support from a dedicated engagement manager Professional resume development and interview preparation Contact our Recruiting Team today to experience the Walker Healthforce difference! ABOUT US: Walker Healthforce is known as the dominant force of performance, precision, expertise, and integrity in the healthcare consulting community! As a certified WMBE, we provide end-to-end healthcare IT and clinical solutions to hospitals, health systems, and payer organizations, including Fortune 100 firms nationwide. We are healthcare experts, we’re custom not commodity and we’ve been exceeding expectations for nearly 20 years. Join forces with us to experience unparalleled results today! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. #IND1