Application Analyst II – Collaboration & Productivity Tools Team
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute · Boston, MA · 6 mo ago
Information Technology$91k–$102k/yrFull-time
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Owns complex application features or modules end-to-end (design → build → test → deploy → support).
- Led configuration, customization, and enhancement efforts.
- Designs and validates integrations and data flows in coordination with engineering and infrastructure teams.
- Leads translation of business requirements into detailed functional specifications.
- Analyzes business needs and designs digital solutions at the team, department, and enterprise levels.
- Recommends process and workflow improvements to enhance efficiency and data quality.
- Develops and executes comprehensive test plans to ensure software reliability.
- Oversees testing cycles and validates production readiness, considering downstream, upstream, and cross-functional dependencies to minimize risk and maintain stable operational flows.
- Solves complex application issues and manages multiple initiatives concurrently.
- Leads major incident response and problem management efforts.
- Implements preventive fixes to reduce recurring issues.
- Designs training programs and advanced end-user documentation.
- Serves as a subject matter resource for users and support teams.
- Delivers high-quality, customer-focused support.
- Collaborates closely with vendors, developers, and cross-functional teams.
- Coordinates releases and supports adoption of new functionality.
- Mentors junior analysts.
- Defines support standards and best practices.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of developing, configuring, supporting, or operating software applications.
- Prior proven ability to gather requirements, document workflows, and coordinate UAT for small to medium initiatives.
- Intermediate application configuration skills and workflow understanding.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with technical and non-technical users across teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and common productivity tools.
- Strong understanding of SDLC and ITIL concepts.
- Able to prioritize and manage multiple assignments, including small initiatives, with minimal guidance.
- Able to apply knowledge of one or more application domains (e.g. EHR, ERP, CRM, HRIS) to support configuration, workflows, and user needs.
- Supports change and release activities; applies integration knowledge, including data mapping and log/trace analysis, under guidance.
Minimum Job Qualifications
- High school/GED/Diploma required.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field preferred.
- 4 years of Information Technology experience supporting business or clinical systems applications required.
- Information Technology experience supporting business or clinical systems applications in a healthcare environment preferred.