Senior Decision Support Analyst

Overview

This role is responsible for analytics and reporting related to the organization’s financial, operational, and/or clinical performance. Working with stakeholders across hospital and physician organizations, you provide general financial or analytical support on major initiatives. You will use detailed general ledger, patient account, and/or procedure-level data to explain trends and quantify key drivers where possible. The position also supports the growth and development of junior analysts through mentoring and coaching.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed analysis of volume, revenue, cost, and/or profitability to explain financial results and improve business understanding. (30%)
• Perform ad-hoc analyses based on business trends or at the request of leadership. (30%)
• Analyze variances relative to budget, forecast, prior year, or other benchmarks to assess performance and identify improvement opportunities. (10%)
• Combine financial analysis with operational and/or clinical data to provide relevant context and a holistic view. (10%)
• Use rate/volume calculations to quantify the impact of changes in patient mix, procedure mix, payor mix, or other business shifts. (10%)
• Create and present executive-level summaries of major analytical projects, including key findings, recommendations, and takeaways. (10%)
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, or related field OR 6 years of related and progressive experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree
• 3 years in Decision Support and Data Analysis
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), including the ability to analyze and interpret a variety of data types such as financial results, operational metrics, clinical outcomes, and other key datasets
• Ability to work with large quantities of detailed data and translate them into higher-level strategic insights impacting business operations and performance
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet established deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build partnerships across the organization
• Self-starter who drives progress on major projects with minimal supervision

Preferred

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field
• Proficiency in SQL
• Experience with Tableau or other data visualization tools
• Experience with Alteryx or other data wrangling/ETL tools
• Experience with R, Python, or other statistical/programming tools
• Experience with Strata or other cost accounting systems
• 3 years in a clinical setting or general understanding of hospital/physician practice operations
• 3 years in the healthcare industry, particularly as it relates to hospitals or other providers

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range minimum: $34.29
• Pay range maximum: $54.25
• Base pay is determined by factors including qualifications, experience, expected contributions, internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range may not reflect any geographic differential that may apply for certain locations based on comparative markets.

Location

Not specified

Compliance & Data Privacy

• Adhere to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations set forth in the code of business conduct and organizational policies.
• Comply with HIPAA requirements and all data security guidelines. Some responsibilities may involve access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times.
• Comply with applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations, as well as organizational policies and training requirements.
• Discrimination is prohibited against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.