Principal Data Analyst: Healthcare Analytics & AI Lead

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 103,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin's Dell Medical School seeks a Principal Data Analyst to lead enterprise-level analytics in healthcare and to partner with executive leadership on governance, strategic insights, and innovative data solutions. This role drives AI-driven analytics, predictive modeling, and cross-system data integration to improve clinical, operational, and financial outcomes.

As a senior contributor, you will shape data strategy, oversee data stewardship, and mentor analytics

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in data science or related field plus 8+ years in healthcare analytics.
• Experience leading enterprise-level analytics projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise analytics strategy and governance.
• Develop and implement analytics architectures and data pipelines.
• Lead design of predictive and prescriptive models using ML/AI.
• Advise senior leadership with data-driven insights and strategic recommendations.
• Oversee initiatives optimizing population health, financial forecasting, and operations.
• Foster enterprise collaboration and build consensus on data-driven decisions.

Skills

Strategic Agility

Decision Quality

Business Acumen

Problem Solving

Dealing with Ambiguity

Influence

Innovation Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Public Health, or related field

Master's Degree in quantitative or healthcare-related discipline (preferred)

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin's Dell Medical School seeks a Principal Data Analyst to lead enterprise-level analytics in healthcare and to partner with executive leadership on governance, strategic insights, and innovative data solutions. This role drives AI-driven analytics, predictive modeling, and cross-system data integration to improve clinical, operational, and financial outcomes.

As a senior contributor, you will shape data strategy, oversee data stewardship, and mentor analytics