Lead Analyst, Functional Applications

VB Spine, LLC•Leesburg, VA

93d•$100,000 - $125,000

About The Position

This role is responsible for managing the global functional application portfolio, primarily SaaS applications, across Sales, Marketing, Finance, Legal, and Human Resources. The Lead Analyst will lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of new applications, define and execute application rationalization strategies, and drive continuous improvement of the application portfolio. The position also involves managing integrations, providing technical support, overseeing vendor and contract management, and ensuring stakeholder enablement and governance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Business Administration, or related field
Minimum 5+ years of experience in business applications, IT business analytics, or related role
Experience operating in regulated environments (medical device or life sciences strongly preferred)
Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills
Demonstrated success in leading technology transformations during mergers, acquisitions, or divestitures
Strong business acumen with the ability to translate business needs into technical requirements

Nice To Haves

Certifications in ITIL, PMP, or related disciplines are strongly preferred
Experience managing end-to-end SaaS application implementations
Familiarity with enterprise integrations: SSO, REST APIs, data mapping, webhook-based triggers

Responsibilities

Maintain and evolve the global functional application portfolio across Sales, Marketing, Finance, Legal, and Human Resources (primarily SaaS applications)
Lead evaluation, selection, and implementation of new applications, including requirements gathering, vendor assessment, and solution design
Define and execute application rationalization strategies, identifying opportunities to consolidate, retire, or replace redundant or outdated systems to reduce complexity and cost
Drive continuous improvement of the application portfolio to enhance usability, performance, and business value
Lead structured decommissioning of legacy applications, including data migration, user communications, and documentation
Partner with IT and vendors on integrations (APIs, data integrations, SSO, etc.)
Troubleshoot system issues and coordinate resolution across technical and business teams
Support data governance and ensure consistency, integrity, and alignment across integrated systems
Own application configuration, user administration, and governance across platforms
Manage applications through the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including build/configuration, testing, deployment, enhancement, release management, and ongoing optimization
Collaborate with IT and stakeholders to ensure smooth deployment and ongoing stability of integrations and system enhancements
Own vendor relationships for assigned applications: renewals, escalations, roadmaps, and SLA accountability
Negotiate contracts and licensing terms in partnership with IT leadership and Legal teams
Proactively surface cost optimization and consolidation opportunities, especially in preparation for contract renewals
Evaluate make vs buy decisions and build recommendations for leadership
Serve as the primary liaison between business functional owners, IT, and vendors; translate business needs into application requirements
Develop and maintain application documentation and training materials
Establish and adhere to governance processes for application requests, change management, and application access
Produce regular reporting on application health, utilization, spend, and lifecycle status for IT and business leadership
Build a strong relationship across the various functions that you will serve; you are a strategic consultant and advisor for the business when it comes to their technology needs