Business Systems Analyst (Contractor)

CompassX Group • Los Angeles, CA

5d • $90,000 - $130,000

About The Position

CompassX is a boutique business and technology consulting firm that assists Fortune 500 and high-growth clients with strategic initiatives, including enterprise transformations and digital/data-driven projects. With over 15 years of experience, CompassX serves various industries such as financial services, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, consumer products, and quick service restaurants. The firm has received recognition as a three-time winner of Consulting Magazine’s Best Boutique Firms to Work For, a "Best Place to Work" in Southern California, and one of INC.’s 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. This role is a project-based engagement for an experienced 1099 independent contractor comfortable with a fast-paced and ambiguous environment. The contractor will work within the client's business systems group, guiding the implementation of a newly standardized enterprise process and its associated technology solutions. Collaboration with client-side stakeholders and the CompassX project management team is key, emphasizing clear communication and the ability to translate technical execution into business context. The role requires close collaboration with business sponsors and technical developers, necessitating autonomy while maintaining team alignment.

Requirements

• Proven hands-on experience as a Business Systems Analyst, preferably within the healthcare, medical device, or life sciences industries.
• Deep expertise in process mapping, requirements gathering, and complex system implementations.
• Proficiency with requirements management, ticketing, and documentation tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Visio, Lucidchart).
• Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Experience with data mapping, system integrations, and a working understanding of how systems communicate (APIs, middleware, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business objectives for non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity in a matrixed enterprise environment.
• Ability to onboard quickly, build cross-functional relationships, and operate independently in a fast-paced project environment.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with regulatory or compliance-driven environments (e.g., FDA, HIPAA, or Sunshine Act) is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers and key business stakeholders to elicit, define, and document detailed business and system requirements.
• Translate high-level business rules and process definitions into functional specifications, data mapping requirements, and technical user stories.
• Support the rollout, testing, and implementation of a standardized global process and associated systems set to launch in 2027.
• Develop comprehensive process maps, user stories, and workflow diagrams to ensure technology solutions align with defined business needs.
• Act as the primary liaison bridging the gap between business objectives, functional users, and technical execution teams (or third-party vendors).
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily stand-ups) to keep project deliverables on track and priorities aligned.
• Facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including writing test cases, tracking defects, and coordinating with business users for sign-off.
• Identify potential project risks, scope creep, or system limitations, and proactively propose mitigation strategies to project leadership.
• Assist in the creation of training materials, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and user manuals to support change management and post-deployment adoption.

Benefits

• The posted compensation range is provided as an annualized equivalent for pay transparency purposes. Final compensation will be structured as an hourly rate or other contract-based arrangement and will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, scope of work, engagement type, market conditions, and business needs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed