Business Analyst

Piper Companies is seeking a Business Analyst to join a growing Data Insights team supporting large‑scale healthcare data initiatives. This role would be a 6‑month contract‑to‑hire hybrid position in Columbia, Maryland
, requiring going onsite one day a week. This role will partner closely with data engineers, business stakeholders, and subject matter experts to transform complex business requirements into actionable technical specifications and data solutions.

• Gather, analyze, and document business and technical requirements for data‑focused initiatives
• Translate business needs into clear specifications for data engineering teams
• Collaborate with stakeholders across technical, operational, and business functions
• Assist with testing, validation, and quality assurance efforts to ensure deliverables meet requirements
• Support Agile/Scrum processes, including backlog management and requirements refinement
• Analyze data flows and transformations across multiple systems and platforms
• Maintain documentation related to data sources, business rules, workflows, and reporting requirements
• Help identify and resolve data‑related issues and support continuous process improvements
• Manage multiple priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail

• 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Data Analyst, or similar data‑focused role
• Strong SQL or Python skills, including the ability to write and troubleshoot complex queries
• Understanding of data transformation, data integration, and data movement between systems
• Experience gathering requirements and working with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Familiarity with testing, validation, and QA processes
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to quickly learn new business processes, systems, and data structures

• Experience working in healthcare, healthcare IT, public health, or related industries
• Advanced SQL experience
• Experience with Agile methodologies and Jira
• Exposure to cloud‑based data environments such as Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Spark, or Data Lakes
• Experience supporting analytics, reporting, or business intelligence initiatives
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

• Strong SQL or Python proficiency
• Understanding of data flow, integration, and transformation concepts
• Ability to work with and connect data from multiple systems
• Interest in business analysis, data analytics, and stakeholder‑facing work
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn