General Dynamics Information Technology has been supporting the IHS mission for over 20 years, providing crucial services to enhance health access for American Indians and Alaska Natives. The Principal Business Analyst will play a key role in modernizing the EHR platform, focusing on strategy development and operations planning for the PATH EHR program.
Responsibilities:
- Perform project management, administrative and analytical tasks in support of the IHS PATH EHR program
- Support Team GDIT, it’s partners, federal leadership/project managers to ensure planning timelines are well organized and running smoothly, including coordinating information and deadlines across projects
- Translate feedback and input into clear, well-organized project artifacts such as documents, process flows, and operational strategies
- Assist in the management of document repositories, developing project artifacts such as implementation frameworks, templates and standard operating procedures, and being a trusted resource to the project team
- Interact regularly with customers and other industry representatives supporting conversations with notes capture, action items, and follow-up documentation
- Help prepare internal and customer-facing materials including planning slide decks and process documentation
- Prepares progress reports and briefs on project status and milestones in accordance with communication plan
- Develop familiarity with healthcare operations, clinical workflows, and EHR implementation lifecycle concepts through hands-on support of internal planning activities
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 8+ years of proven experience as a Business Analyst in healthcare settings, preferably supporting EHR implementations
- Strong knowledge of EHR systems like Epic, Cerner, MEDITECH, or Allscripts
- Proficiency in requirements gathering, process mapping, and analytic tools
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
- Experience with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) is a plus
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to balance the needs of diverse stakeholders
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the year, as needed
- Experience supporting federal EHR programs
- Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to manage frequently changing priorities of competing importance
- Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and within tight deadlines, following detailed written policies, processes, procedures, and work instructions
- Ability to produce high-quality documentation that contributes to the overall success of our program