Lead Technical Analyst

Job Title: Lead Technical Analyst
Location: Hybrid – Washington, DC / Reston, VA
Type: 6-Month Contract (W-2)
Type: $75/hour

Overview
We are seeking a senior-level Lead Technical Analyst to support a major healthcare organization in assessing and modernizing a business-critical Microsoft Access reporting platform used by Procurement Operations. This highly visible engagement will focus on evaluating a complex, internally developed Microsoft Access database that integrates data from SAP (Ariba) and Oracle and serves as a key reporting and operational tool for the business.

The selected consultant will conduct a comprehensive current-state assessment of the existing environment, including database architecture, queries, reports, forms, integrations, data flows, and operational dependencies. Working closely with business and technology stakeholders, this individual will identify technical and operational risks, evaluate future-state technology options, and develop a strategic roadmap for replacing the current Access solution with a more scalable, sustainable platform.

This role is ideal for a seasoned analyst, architect, or consultant who can bridge business and technical conversations, perform hands-on analysis of a complex legacy application, and confidently present recommendations to leadership. While experience with SAP, Oracle, and enterprise reporting environments is highly desirable, the primary focus is assessing the current Access environment and defining a long-term modernization strategy that maintains reporting capabilities, data integrity, and business continuity.

Responsibilities

• Conducts a comprehensive assessment of the existing Microsoft Access database, including its architecture, functionality, data structure, integrations, performance, security, and operational dependencies.
• Gathers and documents business, reporting, data, and user requirements through collaboration with key stakeholders across the organization.
• Evaluates suitable technology platforms and solution options, comparing capabilities, risks, costs, scalability, support needs, and alignment with enterprise standards.
• Develops and presents a future-state recommendation that improves system stability, reporting capabilities, data integrity, security, scalability, and long-term maintainability.
• Creates an implementation roadmap outlining priorities, resource needs, dependencies, data migration and validation activities, change management considerations, and risk-mitigation steps.
• Provides clear documentation and executive-ready analysis to support decision-making, solution approval, and a sustainable transition from the current database environment.

• Education Level: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Advanced degree is preferred.
• Experience: 8 years relevant systems/technical analysis
• In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.
• Must have expert knowledge in working with Microsoft Access, SAP and SQL, Project Management.
• Must have Expert knowledge in working with Microsoft Access, SAP and SQL
• Ability to navigate through various complex systems, deliver quality solution with in budget and schedule. , Expert
• Ability to understand projects and concepts as they relate to high-level business objectives., Expert
• Knowledge of architecture, application development, data structure and analysis techniques and methods., Expert
• Proficiency in reading security patterns and audit reports to adhere with standards. , Expert
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team-based environment., Expert
• Understanding of Project Management and translating organization objectives into goals., Expert

System One, and its subsidiaries including Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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