Healthcare Business Analyst in CT

Title : Business Analyst - Level 3Location : 06106,Hartford,CTDuration : 6 + MonthsJob Type : CDescription :6-8 yrs exp Individuals in this position have demonstrated experience in the standard concepts, practices, and deliverables related to Business Analysis in support of software development projects. Understands how to gather and document requirements. Has a working knowledge of the software development lifecycle. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Some familiarity with the use of standard market Testing tools. The successful candidate will perform duties as designated by the HITO to lead and manage health information technology initiatives that advance the strategic goals of the agency. This is a unique role where you will work extensively on planning and supporting committees, facilitating workgroups and vendor management. In this dynamic role weekly priorities, and assignments can vary depending on need. The successful candidate will be a senior project manager with at least five years of experience overseeing projects that include health information technology strategy and analysis. Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge and experience in Health IT policies, emerging issues/trends, Health IT subject matter expertise, including technology, architecture, operations, policies and procedures, governance models, privacy and security, trust agreements, and state and national level policies and emerging trends. Skills : RESPONSIBILITIESParticipate in a senior role at OHS to help develop goals and strategies to advance the agency’s mission.Assist the HITO with the oversight of statutory and ad hoc committees, commissions, workgroups focused on health IT matters, implementation of the state-wide health IT plan and the administration of the state-wide HIE.Provide highly skilled technical and management oversight and assistance to coordinate tasks across multiple teams and respond to inquiries related to the assigned projects/workgroups/committees. Manage and implement of components of the state-wide health IT plan Plan, facilitate and manage meetings including council meetings, workgroup meetings, strategic planning meeting, regular check-ins meetings etc.Engage with a wide range of stakeholders for planning, strategizing, coordinating, facilitating, problem resolution, and risk management. Collaborate with other state officials to implement a state health information technology plan.Develop materials including agendas, goals, objective timelines, presentations, work tasks/project plan details, updates, statuses, action items, meeting minutes, and summary documents.Prepare reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing information and trends on an as needed basesManages internal/external communications including for public meetingsAssist the HITO in oversight of the contractual activities of the state-wide Health InformationExchange; developing uniform health information and data standards; Help manage Health Information Technology vendor supporting OHSIn a matrix staffing environment, work with state and contracted staff to perform the HIT functions of OHSAssist in other related activities as requested by the HITO PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSAt least five years of experience overseeing projects that include health information technology infrastructure and analysis.Experience developing or overseeing health information exchange or related health data infrastructure.Strong data analytics skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.At least five years of experience at a senior level in healthcare-related collaborative projects that involve multiple stakeholders in both the public and private spheres.Experience with state and federal government programs, particularly in Connecticut.Strong managerial skills including the project management of staff, consultants and other vendors.