Lead Analytics & Insights Associate (Strategic Planning)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits plan

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. in the United States is seeking an experienced strategic planning and analytics professional to provide insights for a Vizient/Sg2 member.

You will conduct analyses and projects under limited supervision to identify actionable strategic insights and enhance decision making. You will present findings and recommendations to management and leadership and provide guidance in selecting alternative approaches.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 7 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Strong experience in strategic planning and forecasting within healthcare or growth-focused environments.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Suite.
• Strong analytical, database, and spreadsheet skills.
• Experience with SQL, Python, Power BI or Tableau highly preferred.
• Broad knowledge of Vizient/Sg2 portfolio of products and services.
• Healthcare experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to department goals and adhere to policies.
• Establish relationships with stakeholders to manage expectations.
• Perform advanced analyses and craft recommended strategies for planning and decision-making.
• Learn and apply departmental data platforms (Vizient/Sg2, Strata, Buxton).
• Identify data requirements and define collection approaches for assignments.
• Leverage data to inform executive decisions across market analyses and service line growth.
• Support system-wide strategic planning initiatives and ambulatory network development.
• Develop subject matter expertise and share updates and insights.
• Create visual stories using advanced data tools and manage data strategies for projects.
• Participate in team meetings and departmental committees.

Skills

Strategic planning

Forecasting

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

SQL

Python

Power BI

Tableau

MS Excel

Education

Relevant degree preferred

Tools

Vizient/Sg2

Strata

Buxton

State data

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 provide strategic planning and analytics support for a Vizient/Sg2 member. You will conduct analysis and projects under limited supervision to identify actionable strategic insights and enhance decision making. You will present findings and recommendations to management and/or leadership and provide guidance in selecting alternative approaches. You will assist in training, or mentorship to other team members and bring forward best practices.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies and procedures.
• Establish strong working relationships and active communication with key internal and external stakeholders to effectively manage expectations.
• Perform advanced analyses, synthesises data, develops initial findings, and begins to craft recommended strategies in support of the strategic, and business planning processes as well as executive decision-making.
• Demonstrate proficiency—or a willingness to learn—in all departmental data platforms (e.g., Vizient/Sg2, state data, Strata, Buxton), and apply the appropriate tools based on project needs.
• Identify data requirements and define the approach for data collection specific to each assignment.
• Leverage an understanding of competitive factors and Vizient differentiators into analysis and synthesize insights.
• Leverage both qualitative and quantitative data to inform key executive decisions, contributing to a variety of deliverables such as market share analyses, market scans, ad hoc intelligence/sizing, and service line growth assessments to drive strategic value.
• Support system-wide strategic planning initiatives, including service line growth strategies, ambulatory network development, facility planning, and overall system-level strategic planning efforts.
• Leverage a solid understanding of healthcare market trends and planning methodologies.
• Develop subject matter expertise in specific areas and proactively monitor, track, and share relevant updates and insights.
• Leverage advanced data visualization tools to create compelling visual stories, managing advanced data management tools for complex analysis, developing and presenting insights to stakeholders, planning and implementing data strategies, and overseeing medium to large scale projects.
• Participate in team meetings and on departmental committees as requested.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 7 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Strong experience in strategic planning and forecasting, ideally within strategy teams, consulting, or healthcare environment focused on growth, service lines, or market analysis required.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Suite required.
• Strong analytical, database, and spreadsheet skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to interpret market trends and synthesize insights using both qualitative and quantitative data to support enterprise planning highly preferred.
• Experience with SQL, Python, Power BI or Tableau highly preferred.
• Ability to meet rigorous deadlines, balance multiple priorities and achieve high levels of productivity while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Broad knowledge of Vizient/Sg2 portfolio of products and services is highly preferred.
• Healthcare experience highly preferred.

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.

Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan!

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 centres, home health, and senior living.