Lead, Analytics and Insights

Vizient, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 102,400 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a seasoned analytics leader to drive high-impact, integrated analytics initiatives across clinical, supply, operational and financial data.

You will mentor analysts, present findings to executive leadership, and partner with cross-functional teams to strengthen analytic methodologies while advancing healthcare outcomes and cost performance.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant experience required.
• Experience integrating insights across multiple analytics tools, products, and data sets.
• Proven expertise in clinical and supply-based analytics within healthcare environments.
• Strong working knowledge of Vizient PA and CDB highly preferred.
• Proficiency with SQL, advanced Excel, and Power BI highly preferred.
• Broad understanding of Vizient portfolio of products and services preferred.
• Advanced analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience presenting complex findings to senior and executive-level audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced analyses using Vizient PA and CDB across clinical, supply, operational, and financial data.
• Translate multi-source data into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Serve as SME in clinical and supply-based analytics guiding design and interpretation.
• Conduct complex analyses under limited supervision to identify strategic insights.
• Present findings to leadership and advise stakeholders on data-driven strategies.
• Oversee analytics projects, ensuring alignment with objectives, timelines and quality.
• Lead stakeholder engagement including requirements gathering and risk escalation.
• Guide data integration strategies across PA, CDB, and other Vizient assets.
• Partner with data, product, and technology teams to strengthen methodologies.
• Mentor and coach analysts while providing technical review.
• Develop advanced data visualizations to communicate insights and implications.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of integrated analytics approaches.

Skills

SQL

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Data analytics

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Executive presentations

Multi-source integration

Healthcare analytics

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Vizient PA

Vizient CDB

Job description

When you're the best, we're the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.

Summary

In this role, you will lead high-impact, integrated analytics initiatives that inform strategic decision making for Vizient and its clients. You will leverage Vizient Procedural Analytics (PA), the Vizient Clinical Data Base (CDB), and other data assets to synthesize clinical, supply, operational, and financial insights into clear, actionable recommendations. You will support the Advanced Analytics team by delivering custom analyses, presenting findings to leadership, guiding stakeholders in selecting strategic approaches, and mentoring team members to improve healthcare delivery, outcomes, and cost performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced, customized analyses leveraging Vizient Procedural Analytics (PA) and Vizient Clinical Data Base (CDB) integrating clinical, supply, operational, and financial data.
• Translate complex, multi-source data into clear, actionable recommendations and executive-ready narratives.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in clinical and supply-based analytics, guiding analytic design, benchmarking, and interpretation.
• Conduct complex analyses under limited supervision to identify strategic insights and enhance decision making.
• Present findings and recommendations to leadership and advise stakeholders on data-driven strategies.
• Oversee complex analytics projects, ensuring alignment with stakeholder objectives, timelines, and quality standards.
• Lead stakeholder engagement, including requirements gathering, expectation management, and risk escalation.
• Guide data integration strategies across PA, CDB, and other Vizient data assets while maintaining governance and accuracy.
• Partner with data, product, and technology teams to strengthen analytic methodologies and data capabilities.
• Mentor and coach analysts while providing technical review to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Develop advanced data visualizations that clearly communicate insights and performance implications.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of integrated analytics approaches and best practices.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 7 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Demonstrated expertise integrating insights across multiple analytics tools, products, and data sets.
• Proven expertise in clinical and supply-based analytics within healthcare environments required.
• Strong working knowledge of Vizient Procedural Analytics (PA) highly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Vizient Clinical Data Base (CDB) highly preferred.
• Proficiency with SQL, advanced Excel, and business intelligence tools such as Power BI highly preferred.
• Broad understanding of the Vizient portfolio of products and services preferred.
• Advanced analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience presenting complex findings to senior and executive-level audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting rigorous deadlines and quality standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Estimated Hiring Range

At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $102,400.00 to $179,000.00. This position is also incentive eligible.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.