Principal Application Analyst -Epic

Renown-Health; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 117,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Renown-Health is seeking a Principal Application Analyst to provide strategic oversight, design and configuration of complex applications, and lead cross-functional teams in a healthcare IT environment.

This role partners with leadership to prioritize work, manage project timelines, and ensure compliant, scalable systems, while collaborating with stakeholders to optimize workflows. The position requires 8+ years in IT/healthcare and a Bachelor's in IT or related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in IT or related field or equivalent professional experience.
• 8+ years' experience in IT or healthcare setting with healthcare applications.
• 8+ years in healthcare application analysis or configuration and support.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Principal Application Analyst, providing design, configuration, and advanced issue resolution across multiple applications.
• Delivers user education, maintenance, and ongoing support for applications and system interfaces.
• Leads project planning and resource allocation for application initiatives and upgrades.
• Directs analysis, design, testing, and deployment of new systems and enhancements; ensures regulatory compliance.

Skills

Application analysis

Application configuration

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology / healthcare / science / business

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Full Time - Eligible for Benefits , Day , 0800-1700

Information Technology

Posted 10/23/2026

Salary Range: $116,542 - $158,403

Biweekly Hours: 40

The Principal Application Analyst provides application design and configuration, complex issue resolution, and collaborates with cross functional teams to achieve organizational goals and requirements. This position works closely with leadership to prioritize and will delegate work tasks for application resource teams, including large projects and daily operational tasks. In addition, the Principal Application Analyst collaborates closely with operational stakeholders, and end users optimize systems and workflows with continued technology innovation that aligns with Renown's cores values and policies.

Nature and Scope:

The Principal Application Analyst is responsible for the strategic oversight, technical leadership, and lifecycle management of complex application environments within a dynamic and rapidly evolving healthcare system. This role ensures the delivery of dependable, scalable, and cost-effective solutions that support enterprise-wide clinical and business operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Multifaceted Role Execution:Serves as a Senior Application Analyst, Project Coordinator, Customer Support Specialist, and Application Architect, providing comprehensive expertise across multiple domains.
• Application & Interface Support:Delivers advanced technical support, user education, and ongoing maintenance for assigned applications and system interfaces, ensuring optimal performance and alignment with organizational goals.
• Project Coordination & Leadership:Leads internal project planning and resource allocation for application initiatives and upgrades. Collaborates closely with the project management office to support strategic projects and ensure timely delivery.
• System Analysis & Implementation:Directs the analysis, design, testing, and deployment of new systems and enhancements to existing applications. Ensures solutions are technically sound, user-centric, and compliant with regulatory standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:Partners with clinical, operational, and IT leadership to troubleshoot issues, optimize application performance, and identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency.
• Application Lifecycle Management:Oversees the full lifecycle of assigned applications, including planning, implementation, maintenance, upgrades, and retirement, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and strategic objectives.
• User Support & Issue Resolution:Responds to service desk tickets and user inquiries related to assigned applications, providing timely and effective resolution to support end-user productivity.
• Work Request Management:Acts as the primary point of contact for application-related work requests. Evaluates technical feasibility, integration requirements, and scheduling considerations, and communicates effectively with stakeholders.
• Create and maintain appropriate technical documentation based upon role, including standards for naming and numbering conventions, change control, environment management, and security classifications.
• Demonstrates the ability to work on multiple tasks with high quality results and adherence to deadlines.
• Develop Level of Effort estimates and ability to track actual time worked accurately.
• Work with a general level of supervision.

This position does not provide patient care

Minimum Qualifications:

Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

Name Description

Education: Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform job duties safely and effectively. Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, health care, science, business field, or an equivalent level of professional experience preferred.

Experience: 8+ years' experience working in an Information Technology or Healthcare setting. 8+ years in healthcare application analysis or application configuration and support experience. Experience in the application related to the position filled, preferred. Demonstrated project management experience required. Years of experience in a business or operational capacity involving the use of the tools and systems supported by this position may be considered as a substitute for the specified requirement of application configuration and support experience. Project Management experience preferred.

License(s): None

Certification(s): Application Certification, Accreditation or Proficiency may be required on application(s).

Computer / Typing: Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Word and have the ability to use the computer to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

Disclaimer:

The foregoing description is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Actual salary offered may vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, an individual's location and their knowledge, skills, and experience as well as internal equity.