IO Datasphere, Inc. has been providing project management, software development and IT staff augmentation services to our clients in the Midwest and throughout the U.S. since 1996. We are an approved vendor on contract to provide software development and IT staff augmentation services for the States of Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. We also provide these services to businesses, as well as local and county governments, in the Midwest and nationwide.

Our client is looking for a Business Analyst to support mission-critical applications for Newborn Screening (NBS) and Environmental Health programs. The analyst serves as the primary liaison between program areas and IT, ensuring that public health systems meet operational, regulatory, and data integrity requirements. These applications are critical for tracking resources and producing reports for Public Health.

The resource is integral to supporting and improving automated processes, streamlining critical business processes, data integrity, SEM/SUITE compliance, and securing the applications. As a lead, the resource participates in a variety of assignments that provides for the enhancement, integration, maintenance, and implementation of projects. The resource also provides application oversight to business analysts in the team that support other applications.

Tasks

• Lead requirements gathering sessions with program staff supporting Newborn Screening and Environmental Health
• Develop and maintain:
  • Business Requirements Documents (BRDs)
  • Functional Specifications
  • User stories and acceptance criteria
• Conduct gap analysis and recommend system improvements
• Support and enhance:
  • Newborn Screening applications (specimen tracking, results reporting, follow-up)
  • Environmental Health systems (sample tracking, chain of custody, lab reporting)
• Coordinate with IT staff and vendors to resolve defects and implement enhancement
• Analyze and document end-to-end workflows:
• NBS specimen lifecycle and follow-up processes
• Environmental sample collection, testing, and reporting
• Identify opportunities for automation, standardization, and efficiency improvements
• Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT):
  • Develop test plans and scripts
  • Coordinate testing activities with stakeholders
• Develop training materials and conduct user training sessions

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Ability to Work Effectively with Cross-Functional Teams & Manage Multiple Priorities
• Ability to Manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to Work effectively with cross-functional teams

NOTE: Candidates must be local to the Lansing, Michigan area (within 90 miles) at time of submission. NO RELOCATION ALLOWED. This position follows a Hybrid Schedule. There is no remote-only option. Required onsite days are Wednesdays and Thursdays. Remote eligible days are Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays.

Location: Lansing, MI (Hybrid)

Contract: 1 years

Skills Required:

• 8+ years - Professional experience in business analysis, systems analysis, or a related IT role
• 8+ years - Experience with requirement elicitation & documentation
• 8+ years - Experience with Process Mapping & Workflow Analysis
• 8+ years - Experience with test planning, execution & UAT Leadership
• 8+ years - Experience with data analysis and problem-solving experience
• Experience Supporting Newborn Screening & Environmental Health Programs
• Knowledge of Public Health Data Systems & Reporting Requirements
• Experience with Azure DevOps
• Knowledge of Data integration standards (e.g., HL7, APIs)
• Bachelors Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Public Health, Life Sciences, or a related field.

*** Rate depends on experience

*** Candidates authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We can accept H1b, , TN, and other valid work visas for IT. However, we cannot accept OPT or CPT visas at this time.

*** Companies submitting candidates should only submit direct W2 employees for this position.

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