> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2118696-lead-epic-systems-analyst](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2118696-lead-epic-systems-analyst). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Epic Systems Analyst - **Company:** CITY OF HOPE - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Health Informatics, Systems Analysis, Build Management, Epic Willow, Information Technology, Epic ECSA - **Published:** August 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.cityofhope.org/careers ## About the Role Bachelor's Degree Experience may substitute for minimum education requirement Minimum Experience: Epic Willow InPatient Certification Required. Along with Willow Amb and/or Inventory highly preferred. 8 + years of experience in systems analysis or 5+ years of healthcare Information Technology experience, including 3 years of Epic build experience One (1) year of leadership/mentorship of a team, task force, project or assignment, or combination thereof, that would demonstrate the understanding of and ability to effectively lead others. Req. Certification/Licensure: Relevant Epic Module or newly obtained Epic certification within six months of employment For internal COH candidates, Epic certification shall be obtained within 9 months of transferring into the Epic project. ## Description The Lead Systems Analyst - Epic role is position reports to the Manager, Epic Department Apps (Application Manager). Responsibilities of this role include: Oversight of day-to-day activities of assigned analysts, including prioritization of work and coordination of resources; Review and resolution of identified issues, and risks, and escalations, and; Reporting of progress, status, and issue escalations into the Application Manager when necessary. Works with other team leads to coordinate system design, build, testing, training, and go-live activities. Provides leadership and best practice build standards to the design and development of Connect Hope Epic applications., * Leads Application Analysts under the direction of the Application Manager. * Plans and oversees the team work activities including prioritization of work, coordination of resources, and meeting plans. * Ensures timely completion of high-quality deliverables including but not limited to, project plans, design documentations, build audits, testing plans and scripts, training curriculum and activation plans. * Actively supports operational and project work streams. * Ensures deliverables are completed in accordance with City of Hope governance structure. * Ensures ticket submissions are complete, thorough and assigned in a timely manner. * Escalates non-resolved issues to the Application Manager and across teams as needed * Communicates status of work plans for tasks, issues, and risks, in a timely manner to the Application Manager and across teams as needed. * Ensures best practice is followed by: * Activities of one team do not adversely impact activities of another team. * Changes are combined when appropriate to avoid duplicate effort. * Thorough testing of build is conducted to minimize problems at Go Live. * Participates in team meetings to discuss team and project related activities, issues, changes, communications and updates. * Ensures team decisions are made in a timely fashion. * Responsible for onboarding newly hired team members and instructing them on Connect Hope policies / procedures for the Epic System. * Ensures team adheres to processes. * Collaborates with other teams within and outside of ConnectHope * Performs Application build assignments. * Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. ## Related Videos - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Detecting Money Laundering with AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/111-detecting-money-laundering-with-ai) - [Cracking Cholera’s Code: Victorian Insights for Today’s Technologist](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/772-cracking-cholera-s-code-victorian-insights-for-today-s-technologist) ## Related Articles - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know)