Senior Application Analyst Jobs in Massachusetts
Senior Application Analyst jobs in Massachusetts are concentrated in healthcare IT, financial services, and higher education, with demand running from associate-level analysts through senior architects across a market that ranks among the most active in the Northeast. Boston, Cambridge, and Worcester anchor most of the hiring, with established employers like Mass General Brigham, Fidelity Investments, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts regularly filling these roles. The most sought-after specialties in Massachusetts include Epic and Cerner implementation, enterprise resource planning systems, and clinical application support. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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PACS Application Analyst III
- 49784
- 1 Boston Medical Center Place, Boston, Massachusetts
- Full Time
POSITION SUMMARY:
The PACS (Picture Archiving and Communications System) Applications Analyst III is a business specialist and technology generalist responsible for aligning technology solutions with business strategies. The PACS Applications Analyst III is responsible for proactively identifying opportunities to apply technologies to business processes by informing and advising customers on information system technologies' functionality, costs, benefits, and implementation requirements.
Position: PACS Application Analyst III
Department: E H R
Schedule: Full Time
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Functions as technical liaison and broker of services with various vendors.
Must develop and maintain credibility and effective working relations with both customer management and IT personnel.
Must demonstrate an understanding of business problems, as well as IT strategies, issues, and priorities.
Requires forward-thinking individuals who seek opportunities to apply technology to improving business processes within strategic system goals.
Must be competent to perform and integrate work at a high level within this job family and work at an in-depth level within the technical and clinical areas.
Responsible for the design, build, installation, integration, data migration, testing, support, and core functions for several imaging IT systems.
Responsible for maintaining operations and capable of leading systems upgrades to the PACS, as well as the system archive and workstations throughout the BMC systems.
Monitors software and hardware related issues, to include disk space allocation, device configuration, and back-up system; assesses department needs; troubleshoots hardware and software problems.
Works closely with clinical staff and analysts in workflow optimization, issue resolution, and system implementations and upgrades.
Provides end-user training, as needed.
Fosters and cultivates physician and vendor relationships and develops policies for imaging applications.
May need to travel between campuses and community partners to perform duties.
Participates in rotating on-call support.
System Administration: Proficiently manage and maintain Sectra IDS7 PACs and other radiology-related systems.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance: Diagnose and resolve issues with radiology systems promptly to ensure uninterrupted workflow. Perform regular system maintenance, updates, and optimizations.
Integration and Configuration: Implement and configure DICOM Modality setups, ensuring seamless communication and compatibility between various radiological devices and systems.
Collaboration and Training: Collaborate with radiologists, technicians, and other staff to understand system needs. Provide training and support to end-users to maximize system utilization and efficiency.
Documentation and Compliance: Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations, procedures, and compliance standards. Ensure adherence to healthcare regulatory requirements.
Provide support to assigned customers in defining or designing business processes and identifying enabling technologies based on customer requirements.
Ability to be a team player; flexible, friendly, congenial, and enthusiastic.
Actively seek ways to apply technology to business processes, researching and providing information on technical trends and competitors’ practices relevant to the assigned client business; Assess near-term needs, utilizing structured interview processes to establish business priorities.
Consult with technical subject matter experts and develop alternative technical solutions; advise on options, risks, costs versus benefits, and impact on other business processes and system priorities; Coordinate multi-system solutions to clarify interdependencies (and interfaces) so that systems appear seamless to customers.
Align with other IT functional areas to remain apprised of project status and inform customer management of progress.
Conversely, keep the IT group’s technology and service managers aware of user issues and potential potholes or resolve conflicts; Diagnose, analyze, and resolve software issues independently or by engaging the appropriate parties to achieve a resolution.
Document all aspects of the project plans (scope, definition, testing, delivery, and support) and coordinate business/clinical and IT implementation resources for successful delivery.
Actively participate in the team environment and enable colleagues to fulfill the department’s operating objectives.
Conducts business process analyses, needs assessments, and preliminary cost versus benefit measurements; brokers other IT services; and communicates trends and requirements to and from customers and IT.
Responsible for proactively identifying opportunities to apply technologies to business processes. Informs and advises customers on information system technologies’ functionality, costs, benefits, and implementation requirements.
Participate in an on-call customer support rotation during normal business hours and off hours.
Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.
Must adhere to all of BMC’s RESPECT behavioral standards.
(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
Required:
4+ years relevant experience in either of the following:
Business systems analysis, preferably across multiple hardware and software platforms or
Business unit experience that includes working closely with IT in the development and implementation of systems or
Experience working as a Radiology technologist.
Additional experience desired:
Sectra and Epic knowledge.
Additional experience desired:
Previous experience in business process re-engineering or process improvement is desirable, involving broad-based information systems and utilizing tools and techniques to effect business change.
Experience in the strategic use of technology in managing and growing a business.
Experience in organizing, planning, and executing projects from vision through implementation, involving internal personnel, contractors, and vendors.
DICOM and HL7 knowledge is a plus.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Knowledge of the assigned business area’s products and processes.
Strong technical knowledge and ability to express complex technical concepts in terms that is understandable to the business.
Understanding of project management concepts in planning and implementing multiple projects in a cross functional environment.
Strong written communication skills, including project documentation and technical writing.
Strong verbal communication skills while interacting with team members, other teams in the IT department, end users, and/or other departments throughout the organization.
Strong analytical and conceptual skills; a demonstrated track record in new concept development for various projects and complex technical plans.
Ability to solve problems often spanning multiple environments in a business area.
Understanding of how IT affects an organization and ability to link it to redesigned business process.
Ability to be a team player; flexible, friendly, congenial, and enthusiastic.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
Compensation Range:
$89,500.00- $130,000.00This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.
NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website and applications are received only through our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or “apps” job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment.
PACS Application Analyst III
- 49784
- 1 Boston Medical Center Place, Boston, Massachusetts
- Full Time
POSITION SUMMARY:
The PACS (Picture Archiving and Communications System) Applications Analyst III is a business specialist and technology generalist responsible for aligning technology solutions with business strategies. The PACS Applications Analyst III is responsible for proactively identifying opportunities to apply technologies to business processes by informing and advising customers on information system technologies' functionality, costs, benefits, and implementation requirements.
Position: PACS Application Analyst III
Department: E H R
Schedule: Full Time
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Functions as technical liaison and broker of services with various vendors.
Must develop and maintain credibility and effective working relations with both customer management and IT personnel.
Must demonstrate an understanding of business problems, as well as IT strategies, issues, and priorities.
Requires forward-thinking individuals who seek opportunities to apply technology to improving business processes within strategic system goals.
Must be competent to perform and integrate work at a high level within this job family and work at an in-depth level within the technical and clinical areas.
Responsible for the design, build, installation, integration, data migration, testing, support, and core functions for several imaging IT systems.
Responsible for maintaining operations and capable of leading systems upgrades to the PACS, as well as the system archive and workstations throughout the BMC systems.
Monitors software and hardware related issues, to include disk space allocation, device configuration, and back-up system; assesses department needs; troubleshoots hardware and software problems.
Works closely with clinical staff and analysts in workflow optimization, issue resolution, and system implementations and upgrades.
Provides end-user training, as needed.
Fosters and cultivates physician and vendor relationships and develops policies for imaging applications.
May need to travel between campuses and community partners to perform duties.
Participates in rotating on-call support.
System Administration: Proficiently manage and maintain Sectra IDS7 PACs and other radiology-related systems.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance: Diagnose and resolve issues with radiology systems promptly to ensure uninterrupted workflow. Perform regular system maintenance, updates, and optimizations.
Integration and Configuration: Implement and configure DICOM Modality setups, ensuring seamless communication and compatibility between various radiological devices and systems.
Collaboration and Training: Collaborate with radiologists, technicians, and other staff to understand system needs. Provide training and support to end-users to maximize system utilization and efficiency.
Documentation and Compliance: Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations, procedures, and compliance standards. Ensure adherence to healthcare regulatory requirements.
Provide support to assigned customers in defining or designing business processes and identifying enabling technologies based on customer requirements.
Ability to be a team player; flexible, friendly, congenial, and enthusiastic.
Actively seek ways to apply technology to business processes, researching and providing information on technical trends and competitors’ practices relevant to the assigned client business; Assess near-term needs, utilizing structured interview processes to establish business priorities.
Consult with technical subject matter experts and develop alternative technical solutions; advise on options, risks, costs versus benefits, and impact on other business processes and system priorities; Coordinate multi-system solutions to clarify interdependencies (and interfaces) so that systems appear seamless to customers.
Align with other IT functional areas to remain apprised of project status and inform customer management of progress.
Conversely, keep the IT group’s technology and service managers aware of user issues and potential potholes or resolve conflicts; Diagnose, analyze, and resolve software issues independently or by engaging the appropriate parties to achieve a resolution.
Document all aspects of the project plans (scope, definition, testing, delivery, and support) and coordinate business/clinical and IT implementation resources for successful delivery.
Actively participate in the team environment and enable colleagues to fulfill the department’s operating objectives.
Conducts business process analyses, needs assessments, and preliminary cost versus benefit measurements; brokers other IT services; and communicates trends and requirements to and from customers and IT.
Responsible for proactively identifying opportunities to apply technologies to business processes. Informs and advises customers on information system technologies’ functionality, costs, benefits, and implementation requirements.
Participate in an on-call customer support rotation during normal business hours and off hours.
Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.
Must adhere to all of BMC’s RESPECT behavioral standards.
(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
Required:
4+ years relevant experience in either of the following:
Business systems analysis, preferably across multiple hardware and software platforms or
Business unit experience that includes working closely with IT in the development and implementation of systems or
Experience working as a Radiology technologist.
Additional experience desired:
Sectra and Epic knowledge.
Additional experience desired:
Previous experience in business process re-engineering or process improvement is desirable, involving broad-based information systems and utilizing tools and techniques to effect business change.
Experience in the strategic use of technology in managing and growing a business.
Experience in organizing, planning, and executing projects from vision through implementation, involving internal personnel, contractors, and vendors.
DICOM and HL7 knowledge is a plus.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Knowledge of the assigned business area’s products and processes.
Strong technical knowledge and ability to express complex technical concepts in terms that is understandable to the business.
Understanding of project management concepts in planning and implementing multiple projects in a cross functional environment.
Strong written communication skills, including project documentation and technical writing.
Strong verbal communication skills while interacting with team members, other teams in the IT department, end users, and/or other departments throughout the organization.
Strong analytical and conceptual skills; a demonstrated track record in new concept development for various projects and complex technical plans.
Ability to solve problems often spanning multiple environments in a business area.
Understanding of how IT affects an organization and ability to link it to redesigned business process.
Ability to be a team player; flexible, friendly, congenial, and enthusiastic.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
Compensation Range:
$89,500.00- $130,000.00This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.
NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website and applications are received only through our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or “apps” job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment.
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- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Retail
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What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior application analyst jobs across Massachusetts.
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field required
- Five or more years of experience supporting and administering enterprise applications
- Demonstrated expertise with EHR platforms such as Epic or Cerner in healthcare settings
- Strong proficiency in SQL, data analysis, and application integration troubleshooting
- Experience leading system upgrades, user acceptance testing, and go-live support cycles
- Ability to collaborate with clinical or business stakeholders to translate requirements into solutions
Senior Application Analyst Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a senior application analyst in Massachusetts?
The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, health informatics, or a related field, followed by several years of hands-on application support experience. Massachusetts does not require a state-issued license for this role, but employers in healthcare strongly prefer candidates with Epic or Cerner certifications, which are earned through vendor training programs. Building experience in a junior analyst or IT support role at a Massachusetts hospital system, university, or financial institution is the standard progression to a senior position.
How much do senior application analysts make in Massachusetts?
Senior application analysts in Massachusetts earn a median of about $128,240 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $80,000 for the lowest 10% to over $171,650 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire senior application analysts in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring senior application analysts in Massachusetts right now include Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Cadence, and Glaukos, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Massachusetts's dense concentration of academic medical centers, regional health plans, and financial services headquarters makes it one of the more consistent states for ongoing senior application analyst recruitment throughout the year.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most senior application analyst jobs?
Boston, Burlington, and Massachusetts account for the largest share of senior application analyst openings in Massachusetts. Boston and Cambridge drive volume through their concentration of world-class hospitals, biotech firms, and financial institutions, while Worcester's growing healthcare and higher education sector, anchored by UMass Memorial Health and Worcester Polytechnic Institute, supports a steady secondary market outside the Route 128 corridor.
Are there remote senior application analyst jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, and more than most technical fields, since the role centers on software configuration, documentation, and user support that can largely be done off-site. About 67% of senior application analyst openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how widely distributed the work can be. Application build tasks, training development, and reporting functions are the portions most consistently offered in a fully remote or hybrid arrangement.
How can I get hired as a senior application analyst in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is an IT help desk, application support specialist, or junior systems analyst role at a Massachusetts employer, where you gain direct exposure to enterprise platforms. Large Massachusetts health systems such as Mass General Brigham and Beth Israel Lahey Health run structured onboarding programs that train new analysts on clinical applications from the ground up. Earning an Epic or Cerner foundation certification before applying signals readiness, and candidates from adjacent roles in healthcare administration or business analysis often transition successfully into entry-level analyst positions.
Where can I find and apply to senior application analyst jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to senior application analyst jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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