Senior Epic Application Analyst (Cogito/Reporting)

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Job Posting Title: Senior Epic Application Analyst (Cogito/Reporting) ---- Hiring Department: Dell Medical School ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: AUSTIN, TX ---- Job Details: General Notes The Senior Epic Application Analyst (Cogito/Reporting) leads the planning, implementation, optimization, and ongoing support of Epic Cogito reporting, analytics, and business intelligence solutions. This role partners with operational, clinical, financial, and technical stakeholders to deliver enterprise reporting capabilities that support data-driven decision-making, regulatory reporting, and strategic initiatives across Dell Medical School and UT Health Austin. Important Employment Information This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization. Applicants requiring current or future visa sponsorship are not eligible for employment in this position. Purpose The Senior Epic Application Analyst (Cogito/Reporting) leads the planning, implementation, optimization, and ongoing support of Epic Cogito reporting and analytics solutions, including Clarity, Caboodle, Reporting Workbench, Radar, SlicerDicer, Cogito SQL Reporting, and Cogito Cloud. This role collaborates with operational, clinical, financial, and technical stakeholders to deliver enterprise reporting solutions that support organizational strategy, regulatory compliance, workflow optimization, and data-informed decision-making. Responsibilities Leads Planning, Execution, and Delivery of Cogito Analytics, Extracts, and Reporting Projects Define project scope, objectives, timelines, deliverables, and success criteria Coordinate cross-functional teams including clinical, operational, technical, and business stakeholders Translate business and clinical requirements into actionable implementation plans Monitor project progress, risks, issues, and dependencies while implementing mitigation strategies Manage project resources, priorities, and vendor relationships as appropriate Facilitate Agile and traditional project management activities supporting Cogito initiatives Leads End-to-End Implementation and Enhancement of Epic Cogito Solutions Lead implementation, build, configuration, testing, deployment, and optimization of Epic Cogito reporting and analytics solutions Support Clarity, Caboodle, Reporting Workbench, Radar, SlicerDicer, Cogito SQL Reporting, and Cogito Cloud Align implementation activities with organizational reporting, operational, financial, and clinical requirements Coordinate integrated testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), validation, and deployment activities Ensure adherence to Epic standards, data governance policies, and healthcare compliance requirements Support post-implementation optimization and continuous improvement initiatives Communicate project status, milestones, risks, and outcomes to leadership and stakeholders Support user adoption, training, and change management activities Ensure delivered reporting and analytics solutions meet organizational quality standards Customer and Vendor Liaison Serve as the primary liaison between Information Technology, vendors, clinical departments, operational leaders, and customers Provide ongoing operational support during implementations and production operations Provide project management support and technical guidance as required Build productive relationships with vendors and business stakeholders to support reporting initiatives Ensures Data Governance and Security Support enterprise data governance, security, and regulatory compliance initiatives Implement data validation, anomaly detection, cleansing, and quality assurance processes Collaborate with enterprise data governance teams to enforce organizational policies Audit reporting data for completeness, accuracy, and timeliness Support data stewardship and master data management initiatives Ensure compliance with HIPAA and organizational data governance standards Documentation and Training Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation supporting Cogito applications and reporting solutions Develop, coordinate, and execute testing plans Partner with IT educators to maintain training plans, educational materials, and user documentation Support ongoing knowledge transfer and user education initiatives Marginal or Periodic Functions Conduct training sessions for analysts and clinical staff supporting enterprise reporting tools Assist with disaster recovery and business continuity planning Perform related duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Technical Expertise Analyze, configure, and optimize Epic Cogito reporting applications Troubleshoot complex reporting and analytics issues Design scalable reporting solutions supporting enterprise business intelligence initiatives Ensure reporting environments remain secure, reliable, and maintainable Project Management Plan, organize, and manage technical projects from initiation through completion Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource strategies Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies Deliver projects on time while meeting organizational objectives Communication Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences Translate business, financial, operational, and clinical requirements into technical Epic reporting solutions Present project updates and technical recommendations clearly Build productive relationships across multidisciplinary teams Customer Focus Demonstrate commitment to supporting operational, financial, clinical, and executive stakeholders Build strong customer relationships throughout project lifecycles Translate customer needs into reporting and analytics solutions Promote high levels of customer satisfaction following implementation Documentation Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation Create user guides, technical specifications, and reporting documentation Ensure documentation remains accurate, organized, and accessible Organizational Agility Navigate complex organizational structures and governance processes Build collaborative partnerships across departments Support enterprise reporting initiatives aligned with organizational priorities Foster collaboration between technical and operational stakeholders Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field Minimum of seven years of experience managing technical projects within a healthcare or enterprise IT environment Hands-on experience with Epic Cogito tools, including Clarity, Caboodle, Reporting Workbench, Radar, SlicerDicer, and Cogito SQL Reporting Proficiency developing and supporting Microsoft SSIS packages for Cogito Extracts Experience supporting Epic implementation, reporting, analytics, or enterprise data warehouse initiatives Strong understanding of healthcare data models, clinical workflows, operational reporting, and business intelligence Proficiency with SQL and healthcare data analysis Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and coordinate cross-functional teams Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Epic Cogito Cloud or cloud-based analytics environments Strong SQL, ETL, and enterprise data warehousing experience utilizing Clarity and Caboodle Experience supporting hospital systems, integrated delivery networks (IDNs), academic medical centers, or complex healthcare organizations Understanding of healthcare regulatory requirements, including HIPAA and protected health information (PHI) requirements Experience leading enterprise reporting, business intelligence, analytics, or healthcare data initiatives Experience with Epic reporting optimization, dashboard development, operational reporting, and enterprise analytics solutions Licenses/Registrations/Certifications Required Epic Cogito Fundamentals Certification Preferred Qualifications Epic Data Models Certification(s) Epic Cogito Project Manager Certification Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Salary Range $98,875+ depending on qualifications Working Conditions Standard office environment and equipment Repetitive use of a keyboard and computer Hybrid work environment with on-site collaboration as business needs require May participate in after-hours support activities during Epic implementations, reporting deployments, upgrades, or critical operational initiatives May be exposed to communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications, and disoriented or combative patients while supporting healthcare environments Required Materials Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Letter of interest Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to upload multiple files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that all Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. Important for Current University employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you must apply within Workday by searching Find UT Jobs. Log in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left-hand navigation menu, and update your Professional Profile before applying. This information will be pulled into your application. The application is one page, and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions to upload any additional Required Materials noted above. ---- Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval. ---- Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. ---- Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. ---- Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer , complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. ---- Pay Transparency: The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. ---- Employment Eligibility Verification: If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university. ---- E-Verify: The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF] ---- Compliance: Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031 . The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.