Sr Planning Analyst

Overview

This position involves conducting analysis under limited supervision to identify actionable strategic insights and support key stakeholder decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the achievement of established department goals and objectives while adhering to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards; comply with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Perform advanced analyses: synthesize data, develop initial findings, and help craft recommended strategies to support strategic and business planning processes and executive decision-making.
• Demonstrate competency in available departmental data platforms (including Sg2 Buxton state data) and leverage them as appropriate; determine assignment-specific data collection requirements and approach.
• Apply qualitative and quantitative information to address key executive decision-making questions.
• Produce multiple types of regular deliverables, including:
  • Market share summaries
  • Market scans
  • Ad hoc market intelligence/sizing
• Assist with and help lead system-wide strategic planning activities, such as:
  • Strategic service line growth planning
  • Ambulatory network planning
  • Facility planning
  • System strategic planning
• Apply knowledge of healthcare market trends and planning methodologies; build expertise in one or more topics and proactively track and share developments.
• Participate in the development of competitor intelligence (both traditional and non-).
• Serve as a super-user for one or more data tools; act as an internal resource for tool questions and may support system updates, verification of data integrity, and evaluation of new features/upgrades.
• Assist with orientation training and development of department analysts; help develop, communicate, and enforce performance standards.
• Assist in establishing, maintaining, and enhancing standard processes, resources, and deliverables.
• Prepare findings in graphic (PowerPoint) and written formats (Excel and Word); help present findings to stakeholders and executive audiences.
• Participate in team meetings and departmental committees as requested.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in health administration, public health, business, finance, or a science-related field (biology, engineering, etc.) required.
• Master’s degree in health administration or business preferred.

Experience

• 3–4 years (up to 3–5 years) of progressive quantitative analytic experience.
• Established knowledge of health care and experience in strategic planning, finance, or service line operations required.

Licenses and Certifications

• Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint certification preferred.
• SHSMD Strategic Planning in Healthcare credential preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced knowledge and ability to coach others on Microsoft Excel (e.g., Pivot Tables, Macros, V-Look-up).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; experience presenting to in-person and virtual audiences is a plus.
• Demonstrated success with data analysis and interpretation.
• Experience using SQL, Tableau, mapping, and business intelligence tools strongly preferred.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members on priority projects and develop key deliverables on time.
• Highly motivated self-starter with curiosity and attention to detail; able to exercise independent judgment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hiring range: USD $71,843.00 – USD $135,907.00 /Yr.

Location

Not specified in the provided description.