Director of Clinical Data Analysis

University of Illinois Chicago; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

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Job summary

University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria seeks a Director of Clinical Data Analysis to lead data strategy, integration, and advanced analytics across clinical, financial, and administrative domains. You will drive reporting solutions, partnerships with leadership, and data-driven decision support.

The role requires 8+ years in healthcare analytics, expertise with EPIC/data systems, and strong SQL/BI skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a health/data field.
• 8+ years of progressive healthcare analytics or data leadership experience.
• Experience integrating EHR, claims, financial, and admin data (EPIC preferred).
• Strong proficiency in SQL and analytics platforms like Tableau/Power BI/R/Python.
• Ability to communicate complex analytics to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive clinical and financial data strategy.
• Lead data integration across EPIC, ERP, and other systems.
• Design advanced analyses of clinical, financial, and demographic data.
• Lead executive dashboards and decision-support reporting.
• Mentor a team of data analysts and visualization specialists.

Skills

Data leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Clear communication

Problem solving

Education

Master’s degree or higher in Health Informatics / Data Science / Public Health / Healthcare Administration / Statistics / Computer Science

Tools

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

R

Python

Job description

Position

Director of Clinical Data Analysis — University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria

Position Summary

The Director of Clinical Data Analysis provides strategic and operational leadership for the integration, harmonization, and advanced analysis of clinical, financial, and administrative data. This role leads data acquisition strategies, analytic methodologies, and reporting solutions that support evidence-based clinical, operational, and policy decision-making. The Director oversees data integration from multiple enterprise systems and translates complex data into actionable insights through dashboards, reports, and analytic tools. This position partners with clinical, financial, and administrative leadership to improve clinical performance, quality outcomes, revenue optimization, and cost efficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership, Analytics

• Develop and execute a comprehensive clinical and financial data strategy aligned with institutional priorities and evidence-based policy making.
• Establish analytic standards and methodologies for accessing and integrating diverse data sources with varying structures and granularity.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership by framing complex clinical and financial analyses into clear insights that inform strategic and operational decisions.
• Present actionable results in an understandable and compelling manner, tailored to executive, clinical, and operational audiences.

Data Integration & Management

• Lead the harmonization and integration of multi-source data, including EPIC EHR, Banner ERP, revenue cycle systems, enterprise data warehouses, and external benchmarking datasets.
• Develop and maintain provider, facility, clinic, and contract data sets to support accurate reporting and decision-making.
• Collaborate with Campus CIS, UIC IT, AITS, Point Core, clinical/MSP departments, research teams, and college administration to optimize data flow and accessibility.
• Assist revenue cycle and billing teams in mapping and validating data fields from EPIC and related systems; coordinate with registry vendors and internal stakeholders throughout project lifecycles.

Clinical, Financial & Policy Analytics

• Design and conduct advanced analyses that combine clinical, financial, claims, and demographic data to evaluate clinical performance, physician productivity, and revenue cycle effectiveness.
• Evaluate and model physician claims data; extrapolate trends and prepare analyses for senior leadership.
• Generate departmental- and physician-level revenue analyses, including reports on revenue per department and per physician.
• Conduct financial analyses related to provider and facility contracts, including contract profitability, audits, and renewal evaluations.
• Analyze complex payment models, including Advanced Alternative Payment Models (APMs), to assess financial risk, revenue impact, and strategic implications; develop evaluation frameworks and recommendations.
• Analyze national and comparative databases to support improvements in productivity, quality, patient safety, and financial performance.

Reporting, Dashboards & Decision Support

• Lead the development of executive dashboards, operational scorecards, and self-service analytics tools that support clinical, financial, and organizational decision-making.
• Collaborate with billing, finance, clinical operations, and quality teams to translate data into meaningful, decision-ready information.
• Continuously improve the clarity, usability, and relevance of reports and visualizations to maximize impact.

Clinical Quality, Value-Based Care & Performance Improvement

• Partner with clinical and financial leadership to develop clinic taxonomies and analytic frameworks that support participation in federal quality and value-based care initiatives.
• Identify clinics and programs not prepared for quality reporting or alternative payment participation and help prioritize improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with physician leaders and information systems leadership on quality improvement initiatives to improve outcomes, reduce costs, and enhance care delivery.
• Support institutional efforts in population health, value-based care readiness, and performance benchmarking.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Recruit, mentor, and lead a team of data analysts and visualization specialists.
• Foster a collaborative culture emphasizing analytic rigor, innovation, and service to clinical and administrative stakeholders.
• Work directly with clinicians and senior leaders to design and perform complex analyses, database structures, and reporting solutions.
• Promote data literacy and best practices across departments.

Compliance, Quality & Ethics

• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, institutional policies, and regulatory requirements governing healthcare data.
• Promote best practices in analytic methodology, documentation, and responsible data use.
• Monitor evolving regulatory and payment environments that impact clinical and financial analytics.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master\'s degree or higher in Health Informatics, Data Science, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in healthcare analytics, clinical informatics, or health system data leadership.
• Demonstrated experience integrating EHR, claims, financial, and administrative data—preferably including EPIC and enterprise ERP systems.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and analytics platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, R, Python).
• Proven ability to communicate complex analytic findings to diverse audiences.
• Core Competencies
  • Strategic and systems thinking
  • Advanced analytical reasoning
  • Collaborative leadership
  • Clear and persuasive communication
  • Continuous improvement mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within an academic medical center or large integrated health system.
• Experience with value-based care analytics, payment model evaluation, and national benchmarking datasets.
• Professional certification (e.g., CHDA, CPHIMS).

To apply, please visit the job listing on the UIC Job Board at the provided URL, scroll towards the bottom, and click "Apply Now". You may be redirected to log in or create a new account. Please apply by 3/13/2026.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $100,000 to $130,000 per year. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

This position is eligible for benefits. The University of Illinois offers a competitive benefits portfolio. See https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=2461262 for details.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. See https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/one.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=5705 for required notices and posters.

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