Lead Business Analyst

Job Description Lead Business Analyst - Radiology (PACS Migration Project)
SummaryThe Lead Business Analyst - Radiology (BA) will be responsible for driving the requirements gathering, documentation, and solution validation efforts for the PACS migration project, including the change, merge, and integration of PACS and Radiology Information Systems (RIS) applications. This role will serve as the bridge between business stakeholders, technical teams, and vendors to ensure requirements are accurately captured, clearly communicated, and successfully delivered throughout the project lifecycle.Key Responsibilities Lead the requirements elicitation, analysis, and documentation process for PACS and RIS migrations, integrations, and workflow consolidations. Partner with clinical, operational, and technical teams to understand current workflows and design optimized future-state processes. Translate business needs into detailed functional and non-functional requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria. Support development and testing teams in clarifying requirements and ensuring traceability through the project lifecycle. Facilitate process mapping sessions to align workflows across merged systems and multiple sites. Collaborate with vendors, architects, and infrastructure teams to validate system integrations and compatibility. Assist in developing change impact assessments and support the creation of training and communication materials for stakeholders. Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) by reviewing test plans, ensuring test coverage, and validating results. Prepare and deliver clear, actionable reports and status updates to leadership and stakeholders. Mentor junior business analysts and support consistent documentation and standards across the program.Experience & Skills 8+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in healthcare IT, with at least 3 years in a lead or senior analyst role. Proven expertise in PACS, RIS, and imaging workflow analysis, including multi-site integration and consolidation efforts. Strong knowledge of EMR systems (Epic, Cerner, or Meditech) and their interoperability with imaging systems. Proficiency in requirements management and documentation tools (JIRA, Confluence, MS Visio, Lucidchart, or equivalent). Excellent skills in process modeling, workflow optimization, and gap analysis. Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships across clinical, technical, and leadership teams. Familiarity with compliance standards including HIPAA, HITRUST, and SOC2. Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear business terms. CBAP, PMI-PBA, or Agile-related certifications preferred.