Principal Application Analyst

Full Time
- Eligible for Benefits , Day , Varied

Information Technology

Posted 10/26/2026

Salary Range: $116,542 - $158,403

Biweekly

Hours:

80

The Principal Application Analyst provides application design and configuration, complex issue resolution, and collaborates with cross functional teams to achieve organizational goals and requirements. This position works closely with leadership to prioritize and will delegate work tasks for application resource teams, including large projects and daily operational tasks. In addition, the Principal Application Analyst collaborates closely with operational stakeholders, and end users optimize systems and workflows with continued technology innovation that aligns with Renown’s cores values and policies.

The Principal Application Analyst is responsible for the strategic oversight, technical leadership, and lifecycle management of complex application environments within a dynamic and rapidly evolving healthcare system. This role ensures the delivery of dependable, scalable, and cost-effective solutions that support enterprise-wide clinical and business operations.

Serves as a Senior Application Analyst, Project Coordinator, Customer Support Specialist, and Application Architect, providing comprehensive expertise across multiple domains.

Delivers advanced technical support, user education, and ongoing maintenance for assigned applications and system interfaces, ensuring optimal performance and alignment with organizational goals.

Leads internal project planning and resource allocation for application initiatives and upgrades. Collaborates closely with the project management office to support strategic projects and ensure timely delivery.

Directs the analysis, design, testing, and deployment of new systems and enhancements to existing applications. Ensures solutions are technically sound, user-centric, and compliant with regulatory standards.

Partners with clinical, operational, and IT leadership to troubleshoot issues, optimize application performance, and identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency.

Oversees the full lifecycle of assigned applications, including planning, implementation, maintenance, upgrades, and retirement, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and strategic objectives.

Responds to service desk tickets and user inquiries related to assigned applications, providing timely and effective resolution to support end-user productivity.

Acts as the primary point of contact for application-related work requests. Evaluates technical feasibility, integration requirements, and scheduling considerations, and communicates effectively with stakeholders.

Create and maintain appropriate technical documentation based upon role, including standards for naming and numbering conventions, change control, environment management, and security classifications.

Demonstrates the ability to work on multiple tasks with high quality results and adherence to deadlines.

Develop Level of Effort estimates and ability to track actual time worked accurately.

Work with a general level of supervision.

This position does not provide patient care.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Requirements
- Required and/or Preferred

Education:

Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English. Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, health care, science, business field, or an equivalent level of professional experience preferred.

Experience:

8+ years' experience working in an Information Technology or Healthcare setting.

8+ years in healthcare application analysis or application configuration and support experience.

Experience in the application related to the position filled, preferred. Demonstrated project management experience required.

Years of experience in a business or operational capacity involving the use of the tools and systems supported by this position may be considered as a substitute for the specified requirement of application configuration and support experience.

License(s):

None

Certification(s):

Application Certification, Accreditation or Proficiency may be required on application(s).

Computer / Typing:

Must be…