Business Analyst

Job Title: Business Analyst

Location: Columbus, OH (Hybrid)

Employment Type: W2 Only

Duration: 12+ Months

About the Role:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and strategic Business Analyst. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between business needs and technology solutions, driving data-driven decision-making and process improvements across complex systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications for technology teams.
• Conduct gap analysis, impact assessments, and feasibility studies for new initiatives.
• Analyze healthcare and financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support the development and implementation of solutions that improve operational efficiency and compliance.
• Create and maintain process flows, use cases, and user stories.
• Facilitate workshops, meetings, and presentations with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure solutions align with regulatory standards (e.g., HIPAA, HITECH, SOX).
• Work closely with data teams to support reporting, analytics, and dashboard development.
• Assist in UAT planning, execution, and issue resolution.

Required Qualifications:

• 11+ years of experience as a Business Analyst.
• Strong understanding of healthcare workflows, claims processing, EMR/EHR systems, and payer-provider models.
• Solid grasp of financial processes including budgeting, forecasting, and compliance.
• Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Tableau, Power BI).
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as HIPAA, HITECH, SOX, and GDPR.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as CBAP, PMI-PBA, or CSPO.
• Experience with tools like JIRA, Confluence, and Visio.
• Knowledge of HL7, FHIR, or other healthcare interoperability standards.