Associate Technical Business Analyst

Associate Technical Business Analyst

US Remote

The Emmes Company, LLC ("Emmes") is a global, full-service Clinical Research Organization dedicated to excellence in supporting the advancement of public health and biopharmaceutical innovation. We believe in the power of truth, so much so that we named our company Emmes, which means truth. Through decades of experience we have learned that collaborative relationships thrive and human health benefits when truth is our compass.

Our "Character Achieves Results" culture is driven by five key values that guide our actions in the way we conduct research and distinguish us as an organization: Integrity, Agility, Passion for Excellence, Collaborative Partnerships and Intellectual Curiosity. We are a trusted partner to clients who share our passion for improving public health in a world of ever-changing scientific research.

If you share our motivations and passion in research, come join us! You will be joining a collaborative culture that empowers every Emmes employee - from entry level through top executive - to contribute to our clients' success by sharing ideas openly and honestly.

Primary Purpose

This position supports "Essex, a Veridix AI Company". Essex is a biomedical informatics and health information technology-focused consultancy founded in 2009 and headquartered in Rockville, MD. The Essex team comprises experts with extensive experience in strategically developing and managing complex health and biomedical information programs for clients in the Federal Government, research academia, and private sectors.

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Associate Technical Business Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and use a collaborative approach. In this role, you will partner closely with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document requirements, as well as develop and maintain solutions to support a new prospective cohort study. The study will recruit 200.000 adults in the United States and capitalize on research innovations to advance the field of cancer epidemiology and prevention. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on a large-scale project while growing and developing skills in cutting edge technologies.

• Collaborate with team members to understand study requirements and objectives.
• Analyze data and study work flows to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and user stories.
• Partner with software engineering team to plan, develop, test, and implement enhancements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with other teams to ensure that requirements are documented and met; and provide ongoing expertise and support.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure alignment and understanding of project goals and objectives.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues within the application, break down issue into manageable tasks, and partner on implementation of effective solutions in a timely manner.

• 2+ years experience.
• Bachelor's degree in MIS, Analytics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, from an accredited college or university (according to CHEA) is required.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders is required.
• Experience, or course work, in JavaScript, Python, SQL, or comparable languages is required.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment is required.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail is required.
• 1-2 years' experience in business analysis or software development roles is preferred.
• Experience building solutions in Google Cloud, AWS Cloud, or Microsoft Azure is preferred.
• Experience using Web accessibility tools and adhering to 508 compliance standards is preferred.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment such as SCRUM or Kanban is preferred.
• Experience using Git, GitHub, and GitHub Actions is preferred.

• Work for this position must be performed in the United States (required). Candidates local to Rockville, MD are preferred.

• Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for Public Trust positions. Visa sponsorship is not available.

• Successful applicants will be required to travel to an NIH-designated facility for security badging within 60 days of hire. Expenses will be reimbursed.

Emmes requires all US based Clinical Research Associate new hires to be fully vaccinated before their first day of employment. All new hires may also be required to comply with other COVID-19 health and safety protocols, such as masking or testing. Emmes complies with all applicable laws regarding reasonable accommodations or exemptions for religious, medical, or other legally protected reasons.

Why work at Emmes?

At Emmes, your actions and hard work will have a direct impact on public health initiatives, both globally and in our local communities with opportunities for volunteerism through our Emmes Cares community engagement program. We offer a competitive benefits package focused on the health and needs of our growing workforce, including:

• Flexible Approved Time Off

• Tuition Reimbursement

• 401k Retirement Plan

• Work From Home Anywhere in the US

• Maternal/Paternal Leave

• Casual Dress Code & Work Environment

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The Emmes Company, LLC is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.