Business Analyst

Job Title

IT Business Analyst

Location

Hybrid in Detroit, MI

Type

W2 Contract- $35 an hour with benefits!

Onsite Requirement

Hybrid role with an expectation of 1–3 days per week onsite, depending on business needs and workload.

Business / Technical Analyst – Project-Focused Role

Engagement Description

This role is responsible for performing a variety of technology-related functions, including business analysis, systems analysis, application development support, and process improvement initiatives. The individual will serve as a liaison between business stakeholders and IT teams to identify, document, and communicate system and process enhancements that improve operational performance.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Analyzing business and system requirements to support technology initiatives.
• Identifying and recommending technical process improvements.
• Designing, developing, and implementing technical solutions.
• Supporting one or more low- to moderately complex business processes.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve efficiency and achieve business objectives.
• Contributing expertise in business operations, data management, and process optimization.

Top 3 Required Skills & Experience

• Project Management
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices.
• Experience with:
• Project plan analysis
• Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
• Risk, issue, and decision management
• Meeting coordination and scheduling
• Documentation of meeting notes and action items
• Dependency tracking, milestone management, and critical path analysis
• Data Architecture & Data Management
• Knowledge of data architecture and data management principles, including:
• Data governance
• Data modeling
• Data quality management
• Reporting structures
• Information lifecycle management
• Ability to organize, maintain, and leverage data assets to support business objectives and decision-making.
• Business Analysis
• Knowledge of business analysis methodologies, including:
• Requirements gathering and documentation
• Process mapping
• Stakeholder engagement
• Root cause analysis
• Business process improvement
• Functional and business requirements documentation
• Translating business needs into actionable solutions
• Required Skills & Experience

• Healthcare industry experience, specifically with government-regulated products (Medicare, Medicaid).
• Strategic narrative development.
• Data architecture and data management.
• Business analysis.
• Financial, business, and healthcare acumen.
• Process improvement and documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing projects.
• Knowledge of:
• System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Process design and re-engineering
• Organizational transformation methodologies
• Six Sigma
• CMMI
• ITIL
• Computer programming languages
• Preferred Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years of project management experience.
• Project management certification or training (CAPM or PMP preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of healthcare, insurance, or related industry experience.
• Working knowledge of:
• Smartsheet
• AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot and SecureGPT
• Education & Certifications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred in:

• Business
• Public Health
• Data Analytics
• Related field
• Certifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional) preferred.
• CAPM (Certified associate in project management) preferred.

Additional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant technical or business experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to support process improvement, systems analysis, and business transformation initiatives.