The IT Business Analyst - AI is responsible for analyzing business needs and translating them into technology and AI-driven solutions. This role serves as a bridge between business stakeholders, IT teams, and data/AI teams to ensure successful design, implementation, and optimization of systems and analytics initiatives.
The position plays a key role in identifying opportunities to leverage data, automation, and artificial intelligence to improve operational efficiency, decision-making, and overall organizational performance in a regulated healthcare environment.
Business Analysis & Requirements Gathering- Partner with business leaders, clinical teams, and operations to understand needs and challenges
- Gather, document, and validate business and system requirements
- Translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications
- Ensure solutions align with organizational priorities and workflows
AI & Data-Driven Initiatives- Support identification and prioritization of AI use cases (e.g., automation, analytics, reporting)
- Collaborate with data teams to define data requirements for AI and analytics solutions
- Assist in evaluating model outputs and ensuring alignment with business needs
- Support adoption of AI tools within operational and clinical workflows
IT Systems & Integration- Analyze current systems, processes, and data flows to identify improvement opportunities
- Support system implementation, upgrades, and integrations
- Work with IT teams to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise architecture
Cross-Functional Collaboration- Serve as liaison between business units, IT, data teams, and vendors
- Facilitate meetings, workshops, and stakeholder discussions
- Ensure clear communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders
Governance, Risk & Compliance- Ensure solutions meet data governance, privacy, and regulatory standards
- Support documentation required for audits, system validation, and compliance
- Assist in maintaining data quality, integrity, and security standards
Reporting & Insights- Develop and support reporting tools, dashboards, and business intelligence outputs
- Analyze data trends and provide insights to support decision-making
- Monitor key performance indicators for IT and AI initiatives
Process Improvement- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency
- Recommend improvements to business processes using technology and automation
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across departments
Education- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Data Analytics, or related field (required)
- Master's degree (preferred)
Experience- 3+ years of experience in business analysis within IT environments
- Experience supporting data analytics, reporting, or AI-related projects
- Experience in healthcare or regulated industry (preferred)
Technical Skills- Strong understanding of business analysis methodologies and process mapping
- Familiarity with data analytics, reporting tools, and dashboards
- Basic understanding of AI and machine learning concepts
- Experience with enterprise systems, data integration, and workflow tools
- Knowledge of data governance and security practices
Core Competencies- Analytical thinking and problem-solving
- Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Attention to detail and documentation accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
