APPL ANALYST SR

Covenant Health; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health, based in Knoxville, Tennessee, is seeking a Senior Application Analyst. This role involves defining, implementing, and supporting software applications while collaborating with end-users and IT teams to address application issues.

The ideal candidate will have at least six years in Information Systems and proven project management experience. This full-time position requires strong problem-solving skills and understanding of client/server environments. A minimum education of an AS in a computer-related field is necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years in Information Systems or a relevant functional area.
• Demonstrated understanding of client/server environments.
• Two years of IT project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and support software applications to resolve issues.
• Prepare detailed specs for application configuration.
• Lead version upgrades and modifications of applications.

Skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Technical understanding

Vendor management

Education

AS in computer-related field

Job description

Overview

Senior Application Analyst

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Position Summary: Under general direction, responsible for defining, implementing, and supporting software applications, and interfacing with end-users and other IT groups to identify and resolve application issues.

Responsibilities

• Formulate / define solution scope and objectives based on user needs. Devise / modify solutions to solve highly complex problems considering technical environment and business needs.
• Prepare detailed specifications from which applications may be configured, tables built, scripts or programs written.
• Analyze and revise existing system logic difficulties and document as necessary.
• Build and maintain application integration points.
• Lead application software version upgrades and modifications.
• Assist in establishing systems analysis, programming, and computer operations priorities in order to provide effective service to all application users.
• Responsible for quality control and auditing of databases to ensure accurate and appropriate use of data. Work directly with users of data to resolve data conflicts and inappropriate data usage.
• Oversees a small project or phases of a larger project. Responsible for coordinating activities of project team, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing schedules to ensure timely completion of project.
• Document specifications including job flows and data flows.
• Develop and maintain deep understanding (application and technical environment) of products in order to effectively support customers.
• Work with Vendors to design and code enhancements to applications.
• Act as customer advocate with Vendor development.
• Identify opportunities for effectively satisfying enterprise information needs through automation.
• Provide reports, information, and data files.
• Other duties/projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

AS in computer-related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum Experience

Minimum of six (6) years Information Systems or relevant functional area. Requires demonstrated deep understanding of technical computer operations in a client/server environment (for assigned applications). Two (2) years of IT project management experience.

Licensure Requirement

Professional/clinical licensure (RN, ARRT, etc.) may be required based on assigned applications.