Business Operations Associate - Strategy Analyst

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a Business Operations Associate - Strategy Analyst in Houston, TX. This hybrid role supports analytics, financial operations, and strategic projects within the Department of Medicine.

The ideal candidate will combine data-driven insights with strong collaboration skills to partner with faculty and leaders on high-impact initiatives that advance clinical, research, and educational missions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years of relevant experience.
• Masters degree preferred.
• Excel skills (pivot tables, financial modeling) preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains operational dashboards and reports for clinical productivity and program performance.
• Monitors revenue cycle metrics and supports financial management and grant reporting.
• Supports growth initiatives and strategic projects across medicine divisions.

Skills

Independent work

Interpersonal communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Masters degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

Business Operations Associate - Strategy Analyst

Job Title: Business Operations Associate - Strategy Analyst Division: Medicine Work Arrangement: Hybrid Location: Houston, TX Salary Range: $63,052 - $80,000 FLSA Status: Exempt Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Summary

The Department of Medicine is seeking a versatile and highly motivated Business Operations Associate to support multiple academic and clinical divisions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This role is ideal for a proactive professional who enjoys variety in their work and thrives at the intersection of analytics, finance, operations, and strategic projects. Working closely with faculty and administrative leaders, the Business Operations Associate will help solve complex business challenges, develop data-driven insights, support research and financial operations, and contribute to initiatives that drive growth and operational excellence across the department. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain broad exposure to academic medicine while partnering with leaders on high-impact projects that advance the department's clinical, research, and educational missions.

Job Duties

Program Analytics and Operational Reporting (50%)

• Develops, maintains, and distributes recurring operational dashboards and reports related to clinical productivity, faculty performance, and key program performance indicators.


• Monitors and reports revenue cycle performance metrics, including charge capture, coding trends, and reimbursement trends.


• Collaborates with operational leaders to identify performance improvement opportunities and provide data-driven recommendations.


• Prepares ad hoc analyses and executive summaries for departmental leadership, division administrators, and section chiefs.

Grant Management and Financial Administration (30%)

• Supports post-award grant administration by monitoring project expenditures, effort allocations, salary distributions, and budget compliance.


• Prepares grant financial reports and assist faculty and administrators with project financial management.


• Assists with grant closeout activities, financial reconciliations, and resolution of outstanding balances.


• Partners with research administration personnel and principal investigators to provide financial guidance and reporting throughout the grant lifecycle.

Business Development and Growth Strategy (20%)

• Supports the evaluation, development, and implementation of new clinical, academic, and research program initiatives.


• Prepares growth proposals and supporting documentation for departmental and external stakeholders.


• Partners with operational and faculty leaders to assess capacity, resource requirements, and financial implications of expansion opportunities.


• Develops presentations, executive reports, and recommendations for leadership decision-making.


• Participates in special projects related to division growth, operational efficiency, and strategic priorities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.


• Two years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree.


• Prior experience in an academic medical center or higher education environment, preferably within a Department of Medicine or similar clinical/research setting.


• Excel skills (pivot tables, financial modeling, variance analysis).


• Proven ability to work independently.


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to advise faculty, leadership, and external sponsors.

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Requisition ID: 25978

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.