IT Business Analyst

DAP Health•Palm Springs, CA

1d•$41 - $45•Hybrid

About The Position

At DAP Health, we are committed to transforming lives and advancing health equity for all. As a leading nonprofit health care provider, we deliver compassionate, high-quality care to the diverse communities of the Coachella Valley and San Diego County. Our comprehensive services range from primary care to mental health, wellness programs, and beyond, with a focus on those who are most vulnerable. Joining our team means becoming part of a passionate, innovative organization dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve. If you're looking for a dynamic and purpose-driven environment, we invite you to explore the opportunity to contribute to our mission. Job Summary The IT Business Analyst oversees the technical administration, optimization, and ongoing support of the organization’s core budget management and compensation platforms, including OpenComp (compensation management) and Prophix (budgeting, planning, and forecasting). This role serves as a key liaison between clinical and business stakeholders—such as People Operations, Finance, and Leadership, and technical teams. The analyst is responsible for translating complex business requirements into scalable, well‑designed system solutions, with a strong emphasis on maintaining data integrity for sensitive compensation and financial planning processes within the healthcare environment.

Requirements

Excel Expertise: Strong proficiency with Excel formulas and data manipulation
Data Proficiency: Advanced ability to query, transform, and analyze data, with hands-on experience using visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau
Analytical Reasoning: Demonstrated strength in translating complex business challenges into clear technical requirements and practical system solutions
Communication: Skilled in leading requirements‑gathering sessions and presenting technical concepts to non‑technical audiences, including clinical leadership and management
Problem Solving: Exceptional analytical, critical‑thinking, and problem‑solving abilities, with a track record of developing actionable solutions to complex business problems
Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical teams and non‑technical stakeholders, including clinical staff and business leaders
Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related quantitative field
Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience as a Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, or Consultant supporting core financial or human capital systems
Demonstrated, hands-on experience with enterprise-level compensation, budgeting, or CPM tools such as OpenComp, Prophix, Adaptive Planning, Anaplan, Host Analytics, or similar platforms

Nice To Haves

Direct implementation or administration experience with OpenComp and Prophix
Experience in Compensation and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) domain
Experience working in a regulated, non-profit, or Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) environment

Responsibilities

Prophix Budgeting Management, Administration & Support
System Governance: Support the Finance team in technical administration, enhancement, and governance of the Prophix budget management solution
Operational Alignment: Focus on cost centers and departmental reporting relevant to healthcare operations to ensure the system accurately reflects operational needs
Technical Maintenance: Conduct regular system updates and troubleshoot technical issues to ensure platform stability and performance
Data Validation & Integrity: Proactively ensure the integrity and reliability of sensitive financial data throughout all planning and forecasting cycles
Financial Modeling: Assist in the design, development, and implementation of complex budgeting models and forecasting templates to support operational efficiency and grant funding tracking
Requirements Engineering: Gather, document, and analyze stakeholder requirements for Prophix enhancements, translating them into detailed technical specifications for development
Compensation System Management (OpenComp)
Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) and primary liaison between People Operations, Finance, and IT for the OpenComp platform
System Optimization: Manage the configuration, maintenance, and optimization of OpenComp to accurately support organizational compensation modeling and benchmarking
Compliance & Policy: Collaborate with Compensation teams to ensure data integrity, policy alignment, and compliance with internal governance and healthcare regulations
Market Analysis: Identify compensation trends and anomalies in benchmarking structures to ensure competitive positioning within the healthcare market
Process Streamlining: Participate in cross-functional teams to improve compensation structures across clinical and administrative roles
Data Integration & Process Improvement
Efficiency Analysis: Perform in-depth analysis of existing Finance and People Operations processes to identify opportunities for automation and efficiency gains
Integration Management: Validate and manage data flows and system integrations between OpenComp, Prophix, and other organizational platforms, such as HRIS and Fabric Analytics
Collaboration: Work with the Analytics team to create reports, dashboards, and operational documentation to support data-driven decision-making for leadership
Industry Standards: Monitor industry best practices for compensation and financial planning tools, recommending system enhancements while maintaining a focus on data security