Sr. Business Analyst- AI Prototyping & Automation

Overview : Inovalon is seeking a Sr. Business Analyst – AI Agent Operator to join its AI Prototyping & Automation team. This role combines analytical rigor with hands‑on AI execution. The analyst identifies and quantifies AI automation opportunities across the enterprise and builds working prototypes that validate them. Rather than handing specifications to a separate build team, the analyst proves the business case by shipping a functional prototype that stakeholders can evaluate, allowing engineering to productionize the solution. The hybrid role requires proficiency in modern AI tooling and financial modeling, allowing the analyst to iterate rapidly from concept to functional prototype. This is a fast‑moving environment where priorities shift, requirements are often ambiguous, and tooling evolves weekly. The right person is energized by uncertainty, asks questions, seeks context independently, learns new tools rapidly, and treats ambiguity as a starting condition rather than a blocker. Opportunity Identification & Business Cases Maintain a pipeline of AI automation opportunities sourced from business unit intake, executive priorities, and direct stakeholder discovery. Build business cases with quantified ROI, including cost savings, revenue lift, hours offloaded, and quality improvements. Translate ambiguous business problems into well‑scoped automation candidates with clear acceptance criteria. Track opportunity status, prioritization, and outcomes against original projections. Prototype & Validate Build functional prototypes of proposed agents and automations using modern AI tooling (LLM coding assistants, agent frameworks, prompt and skill libraries). Validate or invalidate business cases by presenting a working version in front of stakeholders within days, not quarters. Iterate prototypes against real user feedback before committing to engineering investment. Produce demo‑ready artifacts that move executive decisions forward. Hand off validated prototypes to engineering with clear specifications, success criteria, and stakeholder context. Impact Tracking Deliver monthly executive reports covering pipeline health, in‑flight initiatives, and realized impact. Conduct post‑implementation reviews comparing projected to actual ROI and capture lessons that improve future estimates. Other Responsibilities Maintain compliance with Inovalon’s policies, procedures, and mission statement. Adhere to all confidentiality and HIPAA requirements in accordance with Inovalon Operating Policies and Procedures. Fulfill additional responsibilities reasonably assigned to support the operational and financial success of Inovalon. Job Requirements 5+ years in business analysis, management consulting, product operations, or analyst roles. Hands‑on experience using LLMs and agent tooling – prompting, evaluations, and workflow orchestration. Candidates should be prepared to walk through a prototype they have built. Working proficiency in Python and SQL: sufficient to query databases, parse API responses, manipulate structured data, and debug agent workflows. Strong financial acumen: ROI modeling, sensitivity analysis, cost‑benefit frameworks. Strong written and verbal communication; comfortable in front of executives and engineers alike. Intrinsic curiosity and a bias toward action; comfortable operating with incomplete information, learning new tools independently, and moving quickly in ambiguous environments. Experience with modern agent frameworks (LangGraph, AutoGen, MCP, or equivalent) preferred. Domain knowledge in a compliance‑heavy industry such as healthcare, financial services, or insurance preferred. Background in product management, business operations, or technology consulting preferred. Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies is a plus. Experience in healthcare IT, SaaS, or highly regulated industries is a plus. Education Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field preferred. Physical Demands and Work Environment Sedentary work (i.e. sitting for long periods of time). Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects and repetitive motions. Subject to inside environmental conditions. Travel for this position may be minimal, with visits to employer office locations as well as other general related travel (e.g. conferences, management related). Benefits In addition to the base compensation, this position may be eligible for performance‑based incentives. Inovalon offers a benefits package with health insurance, life insurance, company‑paid disability, 401k, 18+ days of paid time off, and more. Base Compensation Range : $95,000 – $144,000 USD Immigration Sponsorship : This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship (e.g. H‑1B, TN, or E‑3). Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States as a condition of employment. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement : Inovalon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirement. #J-18808-Ljbffr