Job Title : ASAP Applications Analyst
Location : Boston, MA
Pay Range : $73 - $83
The role involves aligning technology solutions with business strategies and proactively identifying opportunities to apply technologies to business processes. Responsibilities include :
- Informing and advising customers on information system technologies' functionality, costs, benefits, and implementation requirements.
- Functioning as a technical liaison and broker of services with various vendors.
- Developing and maintaining credibility and effective working relations with both customer management and IT personnel.
- Demonstrating an understanding of business problems, as well as IT strategies, issues, and priorities.
- Applying technology to improve business processes within strategic system goals.
Qualifications
Associate’s degree (or equivalent combination of formal education and experience). Bachelor’s degree preferred.At least 2 years relevant experience in either of the following :
Business systems analysis, preferably across multiple hardware and software platforms.Business unit experience that includes working closely with IT in the development and implementation of systems.Knowledge of the assigned business area’s products and processes.Strong technical knowledge and ability to express complex technical concepts in terms that is understandable to the business.Understanding of project management concepts in planning and implementing multiple projects in a cross-functional environment.Strong written communication skills, including project documentation and technical writing.Strong verbal communication skills while interacting with team members, other teams in the IT department, end users, and / or other departments throughout the organization.Strong analytical and conceptual skills; a demonstrated track record in new concept development for various projects and complex technical plans.Ability to solve problems often spanning multiple environments in a business area.Understanding of how IT affects an organization and ability to link it to redesigned business process.Ability to be a team player; flexible, friendly, congenial, and enthusiastic.Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.Additional Experience Desired
Previous experience in business process re-engineering or process improvement is desirable, involving broad-based information systems and utilizing tools and techniques to effect business change.Experience in the strategic use of technology in managing and growing a business.Experience in organizing, planning, and executing projects from vision through implementation, involving internal personnel, contractors, and vendors.HL7 knowledge is a plus.