Business Analyst

About the role

Piper Companies is seeking a Business Analyst to join a growing Data Insights team supporting large-scale healthcare data initiatives. This is a 6-month contract-to-hire hybrid position in Columbia, Maryland, requiring onsite work one day a week.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document business and technical requirements for data-focused initiatives
• Translate business needs into clear specifications for data engineering teams
• Collaborate with stakeholders across technical, operational, and business functions
• Assist with testing, validation, and quality assurance efforts to ensure deliverables meet requirements
• Support Agile/Scrum processes, including backlog management and requirements refinement
• Analyze data flows and transformations across multiple systems and platforms
• Maintain documentation related to data sources, business rules, workflows, and reporting requirements
• Help identify and resolve data-related issues and support continuous process improvements
• Manage multiple priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Data Analyst, or similar data-focused role
• Strong SQL or Python skills, including the ability to write and troubleshoot complex queries
• Understanding of data transformation, data integration, and data movement between systems
• Experience gathering requirements and working with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Familiarity with testing, validation, and QA processes
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to quickly learn new business processes, systems, and data structures

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in healthcare, healthcare IT, public health, or related industries
• Advanced SQL experience
• Experience with Agile methodologies and Jira
• Exposure to cloud-based data environments such as Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Spark, or Data Lakes
• Experience supporting analytics, reporting, or business intelligence initiatives
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

Top Priorities

• Strong SQL or Python proficiency
• Understanding of data flow, integration, and transformation concepts
• Ability to work with and connect data from multiple systems
• Interest in business analysis, data analytics, and stakeholder-facing work
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn