Business Optimization Strategist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Design, innovate, and implement solutions to enhance systems and processes.

• Advocate for customer needs, comprehend business requirements, and pinpoint opportunities for improvement and productivity.

• Evaluate analytical needs and determine suitable actions.

• Manage relationships across project teams and facilitate effective solutions.

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of database structures and business intelligence tools.

• Act as the primary contact for data analytics and process enhancement.

• Conduct data analysis and develop queries, programs, and automation.

• Ensure that reported data is meaningful and accurate.

• Lead the gathering of data requirements for problem identification, resolution, and solution design.

• Provide analytical insights to influence strategic business decisions.

• Coordinate cross-functional project teams and offer project/task coordination services.

• Identify and document issues, barriers, and risks for management consideration.

• Manage workload, deadlines, expectations, scope changes, and deliverables effectively.

• Implement project modifications in accordance with change control policies and procedures.

• Communicate project nature, significance, and risk factors to all stakeholders.

• Engage in post-implementation project reviews.

• Collect customer requirements and convert business needs into actionable solutions.

• Participate in training and professional development activities.

• Support colleagues and foster a positive team spirit and collaborative problem-solving environment.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master’s degree in Information Technology/Computer Science, Engineering, Business Management, Business Administration, Accounting, or Hospital Administration, OR a bachelor’s degree in the aforementioned fields.

• Four years of data analytics experience may substitute for the required degree.

• EPIC official designation of “Proficient” is required within the new hire probationary period.

• One year of experience with relational database structures, including design, testing, troubleshooting, and/or training, for the master’s-degree pathway.

• One year of experience in data analysis and/or healthcare planning for the master’s-degree pathway.

• One year of experience with reporting tools such as Crystal Reports for the master’s-degree pathway.

• Two years of experience with relational database structures, including design, testing, troubleshooting, and/or training, for the bachelor’s-degree pathway.

• Two years of experience in data analysis and/or healthcare planning for the bachelor’s-degree pathway.

• Two years of experience with reporting tools such as Crystal Reports for the bachelor’s-degree pathway.

• Proficiency with SQL/Oracle and/or Business Objects.

• Internal candidates must meet all mandatory competencies in their current role to be eligible for promotion within IT.

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

• Capacity to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

• Ability to work with multidisciplinary groups and facilitate meetings.

• Strong reading and comprehension skills.

• Proficient typing skills.

• Ability to read and write legibly in English.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong task prioritization skills and ability to make independent decisions.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment and adapt to varying workloads.

• Flexibility in work responsibilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time scheduled hours of 40 per week.

• Exempt position.

• Opportunities for training and professional development sessions.

• Access to courses in performance improvement activities, system design, technical training, statistical analysis, and other relevant subjects.