Architect – AR1 A5 SC1 (Data Analyst)

OBJECTIVES OF ENGAGEMENT

The primary objectives of this engagement are to provide business analysis data analysis reporting services and miscellaneous onsite IT support to BOL staff.

To achieve these goals the selected candidate should possess the following skills and experience:

- Familiarity with laboratory practices (clinical and/or public health laboratory).

- Familiarity with standardized nomenclatures (LOINC SNOMED etc.) used in communicating test orders and results electronically.

- Experience in troubleshooting issues in a rapidly changing environment.

- Proficiency with Microsoft reporting tools such as SQL Server Reporting Services and Power BI.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite SharePoint and Visio.

- Ability to analyze business needs and formalize as system requirements.

- Ability to work as team member and leader.

- Ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

- Ability to work independently.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The selected candidate must be familiar with the Healthcare industry (focus on health information technology) and a variety of IT technologies and methodologies. They will have proven experience in business process analysis system requirements data analysis and reporting and the ability to define needs analyze problems recommend solutions and provide the level of support required to maintain consistent quality level service.

This position is responsible for performing all roles/duties defined in the standard Architect (AR1) Job description.

In addition specific work items for the contractor are:

- Provide analysis and support for LIMS and general BOL data exchange initiatives and existing processes between BOL and internal and external partners.

- Provide analysis and support for laboratory specific reporting between various health systems and public and private health organizations.

- Create and maintain business and technical requirements process and workflow documentation related to data exchange reporting and other laboratory software development projects and initiatives as assigned

- Communicate laboratory system or business process needs with multiple business partners to include IT staff Epidemiologists Health program staff NEDSS technical staff etc.

- Provide onboarding/offboarding support for various laboratory systems

- Provide miscellaneous onsite technical assistance to all Divisions within BOL

- Assist bioinformatician with IT infrastructure needs.

- Assist HHSDC technical staff with internal software development and infrastructure projects as needed.

- Act as liaison between BOL HHSDC and external IT vendors.

- Ensure deliverable compliance with all Commonwealth DOH BOL and HHSDC standards and procedures.

- Participate in various business and technical sessions and meetings.

- Provide status reporting conforming to mandated standards and intervals.

- Completes weekly timesheet reporting in Vector VMS by COB Friday.

CONTRACTOR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

- Minimum of 3 years analyzing business needs and processes and formalizing system requirements.

- Minimum of 3 years analyzing data and utilizing reporting tools such as Microsoft SQL Reporting Services and Power BI.

- Healthcare industry (focus on health information technology)

- Laboratory experience preferred.

- State Federal and Local government experience preferred.

- Bachelors degree with a major in a relevant field required preferred.

TIMEFRAMES

The agreement between the HHSDC and the contractor will be from August 1 2025 through June 2026.