IS System Analyst Senior - Business Applications

Nationwide-Children; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide-Children is seeking a Sr. Systems Analyst to manage the lifecycle of large-scale applications in a healthcare setting. You will mentor junior staff and ensure DR plans and data integrity while aligning with business requirements.

You will analyze complex systems, document designs, coordinate testing and user training, and collaborate with project teams to meet deadlines and performance goals. This role demands strong communication and ITIL knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 7 years IT experience with systems analysis in healthcare preferred.
• Experience managing large/medium scale applications and DR planning.
• Strong problem solving and data validation.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• ITIL experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business needs and define system requirements.
• Oversee design, testing, and implementation for complex systems.
• Mentor junior staff on best practices.
• Coordinate UAT and end-user training.
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans.
• Collaborate with project managers to meet deadlines.

Skills

Problem solving

Requirements gathering

Interpersonal communication

Data validation

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Epic

Oracle

SQL

Windows/Server

Job description

Overview:The Sr. Systems Analyst will manage the application lifecycle for medium to large scale applications while mentoring junior staff on best practices and procedures.Job Description Summary:Analyses business needs, defines requirements, implements systems, and manages installed applications in a complex architecture. Provides technical and advice and guidance to team members.Job Description:Essential Functions:Carries out systems analysis and oversees the planning, design and implementation for large and complex systems ensuring business areas requirements are met.Schedules the work of systems analysts providing technical guidance and mentoring and ensures that project deadlines are met.Documents system design, testing, and maintenance procedures for future reference. Assures data integrity and system survivability by developing and maintaining Disaster Recovery plans for assigned systems.Collaborates with other professionals to determine functional and non-functional requirements for new software or applications.Evaluates the effectiveness of existing systems and applications and recommends modifications to improve system performance.Collaborates with project managers and other team members to ensure project goals are met.Oversees and coordinates system testing, user acceptance testing and end-user training.Education Requirement:Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, required.Licensure Requirement:(not specified)Certifications:(not specified)Skills:Strong problem solving ability to understand highly complex systems and articulate details both verbally and visually.Quantitative and Qualitative requirements gathering, evaluate technical detail, and data validation.Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills required to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and external contacts.In depth working knowledge of Application functionality and integration between desktop clients and servers, including applications, databases, storage, and web services.Basic understanding of hardware device and/or operating system capabilities.Excellent understanding of ITIL processes with regard to build, enhancement, and maintenance of Application systems.Advanced understanding of database systems, Oracle, SQL, Access Database structures, preferred.Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft desktop and server platforms, OR Epic including but not limited to design, installation, configuration, optimization, and administration, preferred.Experience:7 years of combined experience providing information technology support, or equivalent education, required.Project Management Skills - Excellent project management skills required with a minimum of 4 years project management experience.Experience in a healthcare environment, required.Physical Requirements:OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Squat/kneel, Standing, WalkingFREQUENTLY: Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, SittingCONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Decision Making, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/nearAdditional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:Position requires the ability to interact effectively with customers and information systems personnel across the organization.\"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet\"