Business Analyst, Research Informatics

Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children's Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

Children's Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City - a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children's health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

The Research Informatics Business Analyst will interact with internal customers, vendor staff, and team members to gather requirements, design test cases, and perform testing in support of research administrative systems or software development implementations.

At Children's Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it's important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children's Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

- Coordinate and perform testing of research software and/or administrative system implementations, upgrades, and enhancements, including preparing test cases, requirements traceability, coordination of UAT, and reporting defects.
- Partners with research institute project management to define business needs, project objectives, and functional requirements. Provide experienced-based knowledge in the design, configuration, development, and implementation of new systems, and existing system updates and enhancements. Develop, write, and communicate business requirements (including data migration) and user stories to the technical (RI Engineers, Vendor or IT) community for the design and implementation of research solutions.

- Prepare documentation of standard operating procedures, system support processes, and interface design specifications.

- Create user manuals and FAQs, and lead minor/initial training sessions with users, as needed.

- Provide Tier 2 Support for Research Systems in coordination with other primary support staff.

-Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related academic field and 1-2 years experience business analysis and testing experience relevant to this position implementing projects with a variety of assignments or
- Associate's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related academic field and 3-5 years experience business analysis and testing experience relevant to this position implementing projects with a variety of assignments or
- HS diploma or equivalent and 5-7 years experience business analysis and testing experience relevant to this position implementing projects with a variety of assignments
- Business Analyst Certification Preferred
- Agile Certification Preferred

- Experience supporting or using Huron Consulting Groups products such as IRB, Grants, Agreements, etc. preferred

- Experience working in a healthcare or research environment a plus

The benefits plans at Children's Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $29.54/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

This position is entirely remote or work-from-home. The person hired must live in the Kansas City metro area and may attend on-site meetings, as scheduled.

Children's Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children's Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life, and so do we. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability and beliefs.