Description
35702- IT Business Analyst
Oakland, CA 94612
Position type: w2
Contact duration: 6 months + (strong possibility of extension)
Position Description:
Advises and recommends areas of program planning, business management, budget execution and program coordination. Prepares needs assessment. Validates resource requirements and develops cost estimate models. Conducts and coordinates financial, product, market, operational, and related research to support strategic and business planning within the various departments and programs of the client group. Interprets, evaluates, and interrelates research data, and develops integrated business analyses and projections for incorporation into strategic decision-making. Plans and coordinates the development of primary and secondary market research studies in support of strategic planning and specific marketing initiatives, as required, and presents findings of studies to client committees. Provides consultative, technical, and staff support, as appropriate. Experience Level: 6-10 Years. Skill Set: Knowledge of project management principles, practices, techniques, and tools. Knowledge and appreciation of business concepts and requirements as applicable to a large academic, research, and/or health care facility. Knowledge and understanding of business research principles, processes, and techniques. Ability to develop and prepare business analyses and plans. Ability to develop and deliver presentations. Knowledge of the principles of strategic business decision-making. Ability to process computer data and to format and generate reports. Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials. Consultative and advisory skills. Skill in the use of survey and market research methodologies, systems, and techniques. Skill in the use of computerized spreadsheet, relational database, and word processing software
Additional:
-ICD10 knowledge a plus, but not required
-Ability to perform SQL queries and comfortable working with large data sets
-Good root cause analysis capabilities
-Experience working in a production support team is a plus but not required
-Experience with software development or project teams required
-Capability to work within a highly matrixed team
-Independent person who will take self-initiative and accountability over their work
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills
-Ability to translate complex technical speak to non-technical stakeholders
-Must maintain a positive attitude and deal well with ambiguity
Education is BS/BS Required.
-4-6 year of work experience