Lead, Analytics and Insights

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

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. is seeking an experienced analytics leader in Irving, TX to drive high-impact analyses using Vizient PA and CDB. You will synthesize clinical, supply, operational, and financial data into clear, actionable recommendations for Vizient and its clients.

The role requires 7+ years in healthcare analytics, strong SQL/Excel/Power BI skills, and the ability to present complex findings to senior executives. This position offers an incentive program and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 7 or more years of relevant healthcare analytics experience.
• Experience integrating insights across multiple analytics tools, products, and data sets.
• Proficiency with Vizient PA and CDB is highly preferred.
• SQL, Excel, and Power BI expertise is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced, customized analyses leveraging Vizient PA and CDB across data domains.
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations and executive narratives.
• Serve as SME in clinical and supply analytics, guiding design, benchmarking and interpretation.
• Conduct complex analyses to identify strategic insights and support decisions.
• Present findings to leadership and advise data-driven strategies.
• Oversee analytics projects, aligning with stakeholder objectives and timelines.
• Lead stakeholder engagement, requirements gathering, and risk escalation.
• Guide data integration across PA, CDB, and Vizient assets with governance.
• Partner with data, product, and tech teams to strengthen methodologies.
• Mentor analysts and provide technical review for high-quality deliverables.
• Develop advanced data visualizations communicating insights and implications.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of analytics approaches and best practices.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree preferred

Tools

SQL

Excel

Power BI

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.