Business Analyst

CDC Foundation; Idaho; Remote; USD 76,500 - 108,650; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

A non-profit organization is seeking a Business Analyst to enhance public health data usage and operational efficiency. This fully remote role involves collaborating with technical and non-technical teams, documenting business practices, and leading project implementations. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in a technical field, at least five years of experience, and strong communication skills. Salary ranges from $76,500 to $108,650 annually, based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years related experience as a business analyst.
• Experience writing Use Cases to document requirements.
• Strong understanding of technical concepts and legacy systems.

Responsibilities

• Document business practices and workflows for improvement.
• Prioritize initiatives based on tribal business needs.
• Ensure solutions meet business requirements.

Skills

Business analysis

Project management

Change management

Data analysis

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office 365

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

MBA or related advanced degree

Job description

Overview

The Business Analyst will support the development and delivery of technical projects that improve the use of public health data to inform decision making. This role is aligned to the Workforce Acceleration Initiative (WAI). WAI is a federally funded CDC Foundation program with the goal of helping the nation’s public health agencies by providing them with the technology and data experts they need to accelerate their information system improvements.

Working within the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, Tribal Health and Human Services (THHS) Business Office and Administration, the Business Analyst will collaborate across technical and non-technical teams to gather requirements, assure that requirements are correctly understood by developers, assure user training and change management, and facilitate alignment towards the planning and implementation of a tribal health data systems project.

The Business Analyst will work within the Tribal Health and Human Services (THHS) department, working closely with THHS administration to conduct thorough assessments and develop tailored plans that enhance operational efficiency and revenue generation. This role focuses on evaluating the specific needs of the Business Office, including transitioning from contract billing to an internal Business Office, and identifying personnel and training requirements. The Business Analyst will also lead assessments of Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, implementation strategies, and training plans. Collaborating with the Shoshone Bannock THHS team, the Business Analyst will ensure that services are integrated into the broader healthcare framework and aligned with industry standards and best practices.

The Business Analyst will be hired by the CDC Foundation and assigned to the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, THHS. This position is eligible for a fully remote work arrangement for U.S. based candidates.

Responsibilities

• Document business practices and workflows, identify opportunities for improvement, support process improvement, discover issues and deliver improved value.
• Prioritize initiatives based on tribal business needs and requirements.
• Effectively communicate insights and plans to cross-functional team members, THHS management and stakeholders.
• Ensure solutions meet business needs and requirements. Monitor service level agreements.
• Lead or participate in requirements gathering/JAD sessions; working closely with Project or Product Manager(s), developers, subject matter experts, vendors, and users.
• Define and document requirements and use cases and assure these are correctly understood by developers.
• Develop comprehensive test cases at the application and multi-application levels.
• Work with user community, technical teams and vendors to meet implementation timeline.
• Conduct and direct end-user testing responsibilities.
• May perform data quality assurance; troubleshooting application and/or interfaces as problems arise and report issues.
• Facilitate business/functional requirement review, approval, and sign-off sessions.
• Ensure compliance with AAAHC standards for position’s scope of work.
• Completed all mandatory THHS required trainings and quarterly drills.
• Complies with the THHS Employee Health Policy and annual immunization schedule.
• Complies with THHS Policy Manual.
• Complies with Tribal Management Systems policies and procedures.
• Maintains a secure workstation that protects patient/client information in compliance with THHS department information security rules of behavior.
• Up to 10% domestic travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required. MBA or other related advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience as a business analyst, project, or implementation manager.
• Experience writing Use Cases to document requirements.
• Experience collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to translate user and technical requirements, and lead the team through smooth and continuous delivery.
• Knowledge and experience with project management methodologies, principles and processes.
• Experienced in change management and risk management principles and processes to provide leadership in the development of strategic plans and change management initiatives and their roll-out.
• Experience using data to make decisions, gathering data insights by design to improve outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining working relationships with internal and external partners and can effectively promote collaboration among differing viewpoints.
• Strong understanding of technical concepts and legacy systems.
• Knowledge of user experience design and user research principles and concepts.
• Ability to communicate and articulate problems and resolutions to technical and non-technical teams.
• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills; and the ability to develop productive working relationships with colleagues and partners.
• Experience working in a virtual environment with remote partners and teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.

Job Highlights

• Location: Remote, must be based in the United States, Up to 10% domestic travel may be required.
• Salary Range: $76,500-$108,650 per year, plus benefits. Individual salary offers will be based on experience and qualifications unique to each candidate.
• Position Type: Grant funded, limited-term opportunity.
• Position End Date: June 30, 2027.

Special Notes

This role is involved in a dynamic public health program. As such, roles and responsibilities are subject to change as situations evolve. Roles and responsibilities listed above may be expanded upon or updated to match priorities and needs, once written approval is received by the CDC Foundation in order to best support the public health programming.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law. We comply with all applicable laws including E.O. 11246 and the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria in accordance with 41 C.F.R.

• 60-300.5(a)(12) and 60-741.5(a)(7). As a federal government contractor, we take affirmative action on behalf of protected veterans.

The CDC Foundation is a smoke-free environment.

Relocation expenses are not included.

About The CDC Foundation

The CDC Foundation helps CDC save and improve lives by unleashing the power of collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations and individuals to protect the health, safety and security of America and the world. The CDC Foundation is the go-to nonprofit authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners and private‑sector resources to support CDC’s critical health protection mission. The CDC Foundation manages hundreds of programs each year impacting a variety of health threats from chronic disease conditions including cardiovascular disease and cancer, to infectious diseases like rotavirus and HIV, to emergency responses, including COVID-19 and Ebola. Visit www.cdcfoundation.org for more information.