Data Operations Associate II

Vizient; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 68,500 - 116,300; Full time

Job summary

Vizient in Chicago is seeking an experienced Data Analyst to support data intake, validation, and quality operations. You will analyze and validate hospital-based clinical data to ensure accuracy and compliance with Vizient standards.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience with structured datasets, strong SQL and advanced Excel skills, and excellent communication abilities. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits plan.

Qualifications

• 2 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Experience working with structured and unstructured datasets required.
• Strong SQL skills and experience querying relational databases required.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and charts required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a high-volume operational environment required.

Responsibilities

• Support procedural data implementations including file intake and processing.
• Perform data validation activities to identify discrepancies and gaps.
• Ensure submissions meet Vizient data quality standards.
• Analyze business challenges and recommend data-driven solutions.
• Conduct stakeholder meetings to gather business requirements.
• Deliver customized analyses using structured and unstructured datasets.
• Research best practices and validation techniques.
• Collaborate with project managers and cross-functional partners.
• Develop and maintain datasets while coordinating dependencies.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to colleagues.

Skills

Data validation

SQL skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Healthcare analytics

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems

SQL

Excel

Job description

In this role, you will support data intake, validation, and quality operations supporting Vizient’s Procedural Analytics product. You will analyze and validate hospital-based clinical, supply, and physician data from multiple Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Vizient standards. You will collaborate with clients and internal partners to resolve data issues, deliver high-quality analytic outputs, and support process improvements, implementations, and ongoing operational initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support procedural data implementations, including file intake, data mapping, normalization, and processing across multiple EMR-sourced datasets.
• Perform data validation activities to identify mapping discrepancies, missing elements, integrity issues, and compliance gaps.
• Ensure hospital submissions meet Vizient data quality standards across intake requirements, processing systems, and analytic outputs.
• Analyze business challenges and recommend data-driven solutions to improve operational outcomes.
• Conduct stakeholder meetings to gather business requirements and understand current workflows and processes.
• Deliver customized analyses using structured and unstructured datasets to support benchmarking and insights.
• Research best practices, validation techniques, and data sources to strengthen analytical methodologies and processes.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and cross-functional partners to resolve data-related challenges and manage expectations.
• Develop and maintain datasets while coordinating dependencies across teams and systems.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to colleagues with less experience.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 2 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Experience working with structured and unstructured datasets required.
• Strong SQL skills and experience querying relational databases required.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, LOOKUP functions, charts, and graphs required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a high-volume operational environment required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Experience with EMR systems such as Epic OpTime or Cerner SurgiNet preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients.
• Experience supporting healthcare analytics platforms, benchmarking tools, or procedural analytics preferred.

Career Framework

Professional - Staff Associate (P2)

Estimated Hiring Range

The current salary range for this role is $68,500.00 to $116,300.00. This position is also incentive eligible. Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan.