Senior Epic Application Analyst (Cogito/Reporting)

Job Posting Title: Senior Epic Application Analyst (Cogito/Reporting) ---- Hiring Department: Dell Medical School ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: AUSTIN, TX ---- Job Details: General Notes The Senior Epic Application Analyst (Cogito/Reporting) leads the planning, implementation, optimization, and ongoing support of Epic Cogito reporting, analytics, and business intelligence solutions. This role partners with operational, clinical, financial, and technical stakeholders to deliver enterprise reporting capabilities that support data-driven decision-making, regulatory reporting, and strategic initiatives across Dell Medical School and UT Health Austin. Important Employment Information This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization. Applicants requiring current or future visa sponsorship are not eligible for employment in this position. Purpose The Senior Epic Application Analyst (Cogito/Reporting) leads the planning, implementation, optimization, and ongoing support of Epic Cogito reporting and analytics solutions, including Clarity, Caboodle, Reporting Workbench, Radar, SlicerDicer, Cogito SQL Reporting, and Cogito Cloud. This role collaborates with operational, clinical, financial, and technical stakeholders to deliver enterprise reporting solutions that support organizational strategy, regulatory compliance, workflow optimization, and data-informed decision-making. Responsibilities Leads Planning, Execution, and Delivery of Cogito Analytics, Extracts, and Reporting Projects Define project scope, objectives, timelines, deliverables, and success criteria Coordinate cross-functional teams including clinical, operational, technical, and business stakeholders Translate business and clinical requirements into actionable implementation plans Monitor project progress, risks, issues, and dependencies while implementing mitigation strategies Manage project resources, priorities, and vendor relationships as appropriate Facilitate Agile and traditional project management activities supporting Cogito initiatives Leads End-to-End Implementation and Enhancement of Epic Cogito Solutions Lead implementation, build, configuration, testing, deployment, and optimization of Epic Cogito reporting and analytics solutions Support Clarity, Caboodle, Reporting Workbench, Radar, SlicerDicer, Cogito SQL Reporting, and Cogito Cloud Align implementation activities with organizational reporting, operational, financial, and clinical requirements Coordinate integrated testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), validation, and deployment activities Ensure adherence to Epic standards, data governance policies, and healthcare compliance requirements Support post-implementation optimization and continuous improvement initiatives Communicate project status, milestones, risks, and outcomes to leadership and stakeholders Support user adoption, training, and change management activities Ensure delivered reporting and analytics solutions meet organizational quality standards Customer and Vendor Liaison Serve as the primary liaison between Information Technology, vendors, clinical departments, operational leaders, and customers Provide ongoing operational support during implementations and production operations Provide project management support and technical guidance as required Build productive relationships with vendors and business stakeholders to support reporting initiatives Ensures Data Governance and Security Support enterprise data governance, security, and regulatory compliance initiatives Implement data validation, anomaly detection, cleansing, and quality assurance processes Collaborate with enterprise data governance teams to enforce organizational policies Audit reporting data for completeness, accuracy, and timeliness Support data stewardship and master data management initiatives Ensure compliance with HIPAA and organizational data governance standards Documentation and Training Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation supporting Cogito applications and reporting solutions Develop, coordinate, and execute testing plans Partner with IT educators to maintain training plans, educational materials, and user documentation Support ongoing knowledge transfer and user education initiatives Marginal or Periodic Functions Conduct training sessions for analysts and clinical staff supporting enterprise reporting tools Assist with disaster recovery and business continuity planning Perform related duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Technical Expertise Analyze, configure, and optimize Epic Cogito reporting applications Troubleshoot complex reporting and analytics issues Design scalable reporting solutions supporting enterprise business intelligence initiatives Ensure reporting environments remain secure, reliable, and maintainable Project Management Plan, organize, and manage technical projects from initiation through completion Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource strategies Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies Deliver projects on time while meeting organizational objectives Communication Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences Translate business, financial, operational, and clinical requirements into technical Epic reporting solutions Present project updates and technical recommendations clearly Build productive relationships across multidisciplinary teams Customer Focus Demonstrate commitment to supporting operational, financial, clinical, and executive stakeholders Build strong customer relationships throughout project lifecycles Translate customer needs into reporting and analytics solutions Promot