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.
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.
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.
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
Promote high levels of customer satisfaction following implementation
Documentation
Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation
Create user guides, technical specifications, and reporting documentation
Ensure documentation remains accurate, organized, and accessible
Organizational Agility
Navigate complex organizational structures and governance processes
Build collaborative partnerships across departments
Support enterprise reporting initiatives aligned with organizational priorities
Foster collaboration between technical and operational stakeholders
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field
Minimum of seven years of experience managing technical projects within a healthcare or enterprise IT environment
Hands-on experience with Epic Cogito tools, including Clarity, Caboodle, Reporting Workbench, Radar, SlicerDicer, and Cogito SQL Reporting
Proficiency developing and supporting Microsoft SSIS packages for Cogito Extracts
Experience supporting Epic implementation, reporting, analytics, or enterprise data warehouse initiatives
Strong understanding of healthcare data models, clinical workflows, operational reporting, and business intelligence
Proficiency with SQL and healthcare data analysis
Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and coordinate cross-functional teams
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Experience with Epic Cogito Cloud or cloud-based analytics environments
Strong SQL, ETL, and enterprise data warehousing experience utilizing Clarity and Caboodle
Experience supporting hospital systems, integrated delivery networks (IDNs), academic medical centers, or complex healthcare organizations
Understanding of healthcare regulatory requirements, including HIPAA and protected health information (PHI) requirements
Experience leading enterprise reporting, business intelligence, analytics, or healthcare data initiatives
Experience with Epic reporting optimization, dashboard development, operational reporting, and enterprise analytics solutions
Licenses/Registrations/Certifications
Required
Epic Data Models Certification(s)
Epic Cogito Project Manager Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
$98,875+ depending on qualifications
Standard office environment and equipment
Repetitive use of a keyboard and computer
Hybrid work environment with on-site collaboration as business needs require
May participate in after-hours support activities during Epic implementations, reporting deployments, upgrades, or critical operational initiatives
May be exposed to communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications, and disoriented or combative patients while supporting healthcare environments
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to upload multiple files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that all Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current University employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you must apply within Workday by searching Find UT Jobs. Log in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left-hand navigation menu, and update your Professional Profile before applying. This information will be pulled into your application. The application is one page, and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions to upload any additional Required Materials noted above.
