Business Analyst

Business Analyst Washington, DC (Remote Role) 12+ Months Contract Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Business Analyst with over 8 years of professional experience, including at least 2 years in the healthcare software domain. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between business needs and technology solutions, working closely with stakeholders, development teams, and end-users to ensure successful delivery of software products and enhancements within healthcare environments. Key Responsibilities: • Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document detailed business and functional requirements. • Translate complex business processes into user stories, use cases, workflows, and functional specifications. • Act as the primary liaison between cross-functional teams including product owners, developers, QA, and end-users. • Work on healthcare-specific software projects involving EMRs/EHRs, clinical systems, patient portals, or health data integrations (HL7, FHIR, etc.). • Conduct gap analysis, impact assessments, and feasibility studies to support decision-making. • Drive the development of data mapping, system integration, and data migration documentation. • Facilitate requirements workshops, user interviews, and stakeholder meetings. • Support QA and UAT processes by defining test cases, validating outcomes, and managing defect resolution. • Monitor project progress, manage requirement changes, and ensure alignment with business goals. • Ensure compliance with healthcare industry standards, privacy regulations (HIPAA), and interoperability guidelines. • Provide domain expertise on healthcare operations, terminology, workflows, and regulatory requirements. Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Health Informatics, or related field. • 8+ years of experience in a Business Analyst or similar role. • Minimum 2 years of experience working on healthcare software projects. • Strong understanding of healthcare systems, standards, and terminology. • Proficient in creating BRDs, FRDs, user stories, workflows, and wireframes. • Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence). • Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Qualifications: • Master’s degree or relevant certifications (CBAP, PMI-PBA, or similar). • Experience with FHIR, HL7, EDI, HIPAA compliance. • Familiarity with EHR/EMR systems like Epic, Cerner, Allscripts, or similar. • Prior experience with healthcare data analytics, reporting tools, or patient engagement platforms.