Lead, Analytics and Insights

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

Job summary

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

You will leverage Vizient PA, CDB and other data assets to deliver actionable recommendations, mentor analysts, and present findings to senior leadership to shape strategy. Responsibilities include guiding data integration, stakeholder engagement, and building advanced visualizations that communicate performance and impact for

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant analytics experience, preferably in healthcare.
• Expertise integrating insights across multiple analytics tools and data sets.
• Proven expertise in clinical and supply-based analytics within healthcare.
• Strong SQL, advanced Excel, and Power BI proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced, customized analyses leveraging Vizient PA and CDB.
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable executive-ready narratives.
• Guide analytic design, benchmarking, and interpretation as SME in clinical/supply analytics.
• Conduct analyses under limited supervision to identify strategic insights and improve decisions.

Skills

SQL

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Relevant degree preferred

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

The current salary range for this role is $102,400.00 to $179,000.00. This position is also incentive eligible.

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.

Working at Vizient means shaping the future of healthcare, every day.

Alongside our clients, we're building a healthier, more human healthcare system. We connect people, data, and solutions to enable healthcare organizations to improve financial sustainability, enhance system performance, and deliver better care.

Headquartered in Irving, Texas, with 11 offices across the United States, Vizient has more than 5,000 employees who bring deep expertise and a shared commitment to transforming healthcare.

Together, we're solving some of the industry's most complex challenges while creating opportunities to learn, grow, and drive lasting change for healthcare organizations and the communities they serve.

Through our enterprise of companies, we deliver meaningful impact across the continuum of care

• Apexus - The exclusive contractor for 340B Drug Pricing Program, managed by the Health Resources and Services Administration.
• aptitude - The industry's first online direct contracting market, supporting self-contracting activity between hospitals and suppliers.
• Kaufman Hall - Leading healthcare advisory services to support our clients in achieving financial, clinical, and operational excellence.
• Provista - Proven supply chain partner specializing in extended, diagnostic, and preventive care facilities, including surgery centers, home health, and senior living.

Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here: http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers