Business Analyst – Data Pipeline

Location: Remote – Mexico

Type: Full-Time Contract

About BigRio:

BigRio is a remote-based, technology consulting firm with headquarters in Boston, MA. We deliver software solutions ranging from custom development and software implementation to data analytics and machine learning/AI integrations. As a one-stop shop, we attract clients from a variety of industries due to our proven ability to deliver cutting-edge, cost-effective software solutions.

About the Role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically proficient Business Analyst to support our healthcare data projects, with a focus on ETL pipelines, clinical data integration, and EMR/EHR systems. The successful candidate will work closely with both technical and clinical stakeholders to facilitate the smooth flow of data from electronic health records into analytics platforms. This is a remote position based in Mexico, and supporting a US-based client in the healthcare and life sciences sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gather, analyze, and translate business and clinical requirements into clear technical documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support the design and implementation of ETL pipelines for clinical data ingestion.
• Conduct data mapping, gap analysis, and validation across multiple EMR/EHR systems and target data platforms.
• Ensure compatibility with interoperability standards such as HL7, FHIR, and common clinical data models.
• Document workflows, specifications, and test cases to support development and QA processes.
• Engage with clinical and business stakeholders to understand and refine data requirements.
• Maintain awareness of compliance requirements, including HIPAA, 21 CFR Part 11, and other relevant standards.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in a healthcare or clinical data environment.
• Strong experience in ETL workflows, data pipeline design, and integration with EMR/EHR systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner, Meditech).
• Familiarity with healthcare interoperability standards, including HL7, FHIR, and CDA.
• Proficient in SQL and capable of analyzing and validating large datasets.
• Strong documentation skills for technical specs, data mappings, and business requirements.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with data governance, clinical terminology (ICD-10, SNOMED CT, LOINC).
• Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Familiarity with project management and documentation tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).
• Familiarity with the US healthcare system and associated data standards is a major plus.
• Prior experience working with clients in the US healthcare or life sciences domain.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication skills in English (verbal and written).
• Comfortable working in a remote, distributed team setting.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.