Business Systems Engineer I & II - Essex Management (Contingent Roles)

Emmes Group•Rockville, MD

30d•Remote

About The Position

Essex Management is seeking Business Systems Engineers at multiple levels to support process modernization and business transformation initiatives within Life Sciences and Clinical Informatics programs. These roles apply process improvement and business process reengineering methodologies to enhance organizational performance, operational efficiency, and adoption of technology-enabled solutions within regulated federal health IT environments. Depending on experience and qualifications, selected candidates may be considered for multiple openings at either the Business Systems Engineer I or Business Systems Engineer II level. Responsibilities may range from supporting senior staff on modernization initiatives to independently leading process transformation efforts and mentoring junior team members.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Health Informatics, Business Administration, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field required (or commensurate education and experience)
Relevant experience in business process improvement, business analysis, systems engineering, or related disciplines
Business Systems Engineer I: Typically requires 2+ years of relevant experience
Business Systems Engineer II: Typically requires 4–7 years of relevant experience
Experience may include internships, graduate research assistantships, co-ops, or professional experience in relevant environments
Demonstrated experience working in IT and data-driven environments supporting system interoperability, implementations, change management, and business process redesign
Knowledge of process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Business Process Reengineering
Experience with process modeling, workflow documentation, and data analysis techniques
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills across technical and non-technical teams
Ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced consulting environment
Experience supporting organizational change management and modernization initiatives
Ability to support or lead meetings, workshops, interviews, and training activities

Nice To Haves

Exposure to one or more of the following is preferred: Pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical research operations, GxP environments, 21 CFR Part 11 compliance requirements, Federal health IT systems, Clinical research coordination
Exposure to workflow automation tools, digital transformation concepts, or internet-based systems is a plus
Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) concepts and Agile methodologies is preferred
Experience with performance measurement and KPI development is desirable
For senior-level candidates, ability to provide mentoring, guidance, and task oversight to junior staff
Desirable certifications include: PMP (PMI), Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt, CISA (ISACA), HL7 FHIR, CPHIMS (HIMSS)
Familiarity with clinical research regulatory frameworks (e.g., GxP guidelines, 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP 5) is a plus
Experience supporting or working on projects associated with federal health agencies such as NIH, NCI etc. is highly desirable

Responsibilities

Apply process improvement and business process reengineering (BPR) methodologies to support modernization initiatives
Analyze and document current-state (as-is) processes and assist in designing future-state (to-be) workflows across clinical informatics functional areas
Support or lead activity modeling, data modeling, and workflow analysis to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities
Assist with or lead the transition of project teams to improved, automated, and technology-enabled business processes
Contribute to the development and implementation of modern business methods and digital process enhancements
Identify, document, and promote best practices across functional areas within client portfolios
Define, track, and assess performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure process effectiveness and mission impact
Facilitate stakeholder interviews, workshops, and group sessions to gather requirements and build engagement
Support training efforts, knowledge transfer activities, and user documentation development for deployed solutions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams — including IT, quality management, and program management staff — to align business needs with technical solutions
Contribute to requirements elicitation, use case development, testing activities, and user acceptance testing (UAT)
Develop and maintain process documentation, reports, repositories, and analysis artifacts to support knowledge management initiatives
Provide recommendations to improve data quality, system integration, and operational performance
For more senior-level roles, provide task-level oversight, mentoring, and guidance to junior staff members