Application/ Analyst Manager (Epic Systems)

Cordea Consulting; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cordea Consulting is seeking a strategic and hands-on Application / Analyst Manager to lead a team of Epic analysts through full lifecycle implementations, maintenance, and optimization projects.

The role requires a blend of Epic technical background and strong operational leadership to drive project execution, oversee daily system operations, and align application capabilities with clinical and organizational objectives.

Qualifications

• Must have experience leading teams of Epic analysts across implementation and maintenance.
• Strong project management skills with complex updates and large-scale implementations.
• Hands-on Epic analyst experience with build, testing and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and resource a high-performing team of Epic analysts during implementations and post-go-live maintenance.
• Oversee end-to-end execution of clinical application initiatives, including upgrades and optimizations.
• Ensure application stability, SLA compliance, and proactive system maintenance across Epic modules.
• Partner with clinical leadership and executives to gather requirements and prioritize backlogs.
• Drive timeline accountability and manage resource allocation across multiple projects.

Skills

Team Leadership

Project Management

Epic Analyst

Stakeholder Management

Education

PMP Certification

Agile/Scrum Certification

Epic Certification

Tools

EpicCare Ambulatory

Epic Connect

Job description

We are looking for a strategic and hands‑on Application / Analyst Manager to lead our team of Epic applications analysts through full lifecycle implementations, system maintenance, major updates, and continuous optimization projects.

This role requires a unique combination of technical background as a former Epic analyst and strong operational leadership skills. You will drive project execution, oversee daily system operations, and align application capabilities with broader clinical and organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and resource a high‑performing team of Epic analysts supporting both active implementation phases and ongoing post‑go‑live maintenance.
• Project Management: Oversee end‑to‑end execution of clinical application initiatives, including new module rollouts, major version upgrades, and optimization projects.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure application stability, SLA compliance, efficient ticket resolution, and proactive system maintenance across supported Epic applications.
• Workflow & Strategy Alignment: Partner closely with clinical leadership, operational stakeholders, and executive sponsors to gather requirements, prioritize backlogs, and deliver value‑driven solutions.
• Resource & Scope Management: Drive timeline accountability, manage resource allocation across multiple competing projects, and mitigate project risks effectively.

Required Qualifications

• Management Experience: Proven track record managing teams of Epic analysts across both implementation and ongoing maintenance environments.
• Project Execution: Strong project management skills with demonstrated experience delivering complex application updates, optimization initiatives, and large‑scale implementations.
• Technical Foundation: Prior hands‑on experience as an Epic Analyst (e.g., EpicCare Ambulatory or other clinical/revenue cycle modules) with deep knowledge of build, testing, and system workflows.
• Leadership Skills: Excellent team‑building, stakeholder management, cross‑functional collaboration, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Epic Connect: Experience managing or participating in Epic Connect extensions/implementations for affiliate organizations is a major plus.
• Project Management certification (PMP) or formal Agile/Scrum background.
• Active Epic certification(s) in one or more application areas.