IT Business Analyst

Summary

Action Behavior Centers provides ABA therapy services for autism through a network of clinical and operational teams. The IT Business Analyst will bridge clinical and operational stakeholders with IT by translating business needs into technical requirements, optimizing workflows, and supporting enterprise system implementations, compliance, training, and adoption.

Responsibilities

• Requirements Elicitation & Documentation: Collaborate with clinical directors (BCBAs), revenue cycle teams, and HR/Operations to translate clinical and operational needs into technical specifications for IT development. Gather, analyze, and document business requirements, functional specs, and user stories
• Process Mapping & Workflow Optimization: Design "As-Is" and "To-Be" process maps for critical clinical and administrative workflows, including patient intake, insurance authorization tracking, scheduling, and billing cycles
• System Implementation & Configuration: Partner with developers, system administrators, and third-party vendors to configure, test, and roll out enhancements to enterprise platforms (e.g., CentralReach, Salesforce)
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure all analytics solutions, reporting pipelines, and data handling processes adhere strictly to HIPAA guidelines, patient privacy standards, and internal data governance rules
• Change Management & Training: Assist with training documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and user guides to support seamless adoption of new IT systems across clinical and administrative staff

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably within healthcare, clinical operations, or human services environments
• Proficiency with Agile tracking tools like Jira and Confluence
• Strong experience in process mapping tools (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart, Miro)
• Basic understanding of SQL and data structures to assist with requirements validation and testing
• Familiarity with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) operational workflows, healthcare billing/RCM, or commercial EHR/practice management software
• Exceptional stakeholder management, active listening, clear technical writing, and the ability to translate complex clinical requirements into clear IT specifications
• Working knowledge of HIPAA guidelines and patient data privacy standards
• Solid business acumen, with broad understanding of business terminology and processes
• Strong Business and Technical documentation skills
• Proficient in effective verbal and written communication, adept at delivering engaging presentations, and skilled in public speaking
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and team-working skills
• Detail oriented in all aspects of their work
• Demonstrated project management skills to achieve target timelines and ensure quality outcomes with minimal supervision or guidance
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably within healthcare, clinical operations, or human services environments
• Proficiency with Agile tracking tools like Jira and Confluence
• Strong experience in process mapping tools (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart, Miro)
• Basic understanding of SQL and data structures to assist with requirements validation and testing
• Familiarity with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) operational workflows, healthcare billing/RCM, or commercial EHR/practice management software
• Exceptional stakeholder management, active listening, clear technical writing, and the ability to translate complex clinical requirements into clear IT specifications
• Working knowledge of HIPAA guidelines and patient data privacy standards
• Solid business acumen, with broad understanding of business terminology and processes
• Strong Business and Technical documentation skills
• Proficient in effective verbal and written communication, adept at delivering engaging presentations, and skilled in public speaking
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and team-working skills
• Detail oriented in all aspects of their work
• Demonstrated project management skills to achieve target timelines and ensure quality outcomes with minimal supervision or guidance
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities

Benefits

• Hybrid / Remote work arrangement