Program Analyst, Health IT Data

American Heart Association, Inc.; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

The American Heart Association is seeking a Program Analyst, Health IT to drive operational implementation of outpatient quality programs and develop data collection and training tools. You will collaborate with multiple departments to scale programs like Target: BP and Type 2 Diabetes, while supporting Health IT-enabled workflows in a remote setting.

Required are a bachelor’s degree and 3 years in project management, with strong data storytelling, presentation skills, and experience in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 3 years of project management experience, including creation and adherence to timelines, and communication with team members and stakeholders.
• Understanding of foundational concepts in data storytelling and identifying trends with intermediate to expert comfortability with Excel and other data reporting tools and platforms.
• Experience in outpatient health care or public health, including clinical, quality improvement, program development, and systems of care improvement.
• Highly skilled in supportive documentation and resource development, including engaging presentations, infographics, tutorials, and various professional education documents.
• Comfortability with clinical quality measures, process improvement, and leveraging data for actionable quality improvement solutions.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills (both live and virtual) with proficiency in applications including but not limited to PowerPoint, Word, Canva, Microsoft Teams/Outlook.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and effectively engage with volunteers to increase motivation and participation.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10% of the time, including overnight stays.
• Lean Six Sigma or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience in the outpatient medical field, with a focus on healthcare quality or clinical settings.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, consult, and conduct analysis of clinical, operational, and program data needs to identify business problems, workflow gaps, reporting requirements, and opportunities to improve program design, implementation, and participant experience.
• Engage with clinical leadership and cross-functional partners to advance best practices and quality improvement through initiatives including Target: BP, Check. Change. Control. Cholesterol., Target: Type 2 Diabetes, and related outpatient cardiovascular quality programs.
• Operationalize and execute activities related to program data collection, validation, reporting, and quality assurance, working collaboratively with staff, external customers, and vendors to ensure timely, accurate, and actionable information.
• Support Health IT–enabled program functions, including data submission processes, registry or platform workflows, issue escalation, user guidance, and translation of program requirements into practical tools, resources, and reporting outputs.
• Analyze program trends, participant feedback, performance data, and operational inputs to inform recommendations, communicate insights, support continuous improvement, and strengthen data-driven decision-making.
• Work cross-functionally across the American Heart Association to identify opportunities for collaboration, streamline processes, align Health IT and programmatic priorities, and execute priority initiatives effectively.
• Lead or support national virtual workgroups, stakeholder meetings, and program development activities focused on outpatient quality improvement, data optimization, clinical resource development, and program growth.
• Communicate project progress, risks, timelines, and deliverables to leadership and project teams; coordinate cross-functional workstreams to ensure program and Health IT–related deliverables are completed on schedule.

Skills

Project management

Data storytelling

Public health knowledge

Independent work

Presentation skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Lean Six Sigma or PMP certification

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Canva

Microsoft Teams/Outlook

Canva

Data reporting tools

Job description

Overview

Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us.

TheProgram Analyst, Health IT will be responsible for the operational implementation of outpatient quality programs (Target: BP, Check. Change. Control. Cholesterol., Target: Type 2 Diabetes) aimed at improving care in patients with cardiovascular disease. Responsible for the development and deployment of program data collection operations, presentations, and internal and external program and platform training. Responsible for the creation of strategic and innovative solutions for driving growth and scale of existing and new core programs. This position will also work closely with several different departments within the national office to ensure success.

The Location for this position is remote.

The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally.

#TheAHALife is more than a company culture; it is our way of life. It embodies our commitment to work-life harmonization and is guided by our core values where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us onLinkedIn,Instagram,Facebook,X, and atheart.jobs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, consult, and conduct analysis of clinical, operational, and program data needs to identify business problems, workflow gaps, reporting requirements, and opportunities to improve program design, implementation, and participant experience.
• Engage with clinical leadership and cross-functional partners to advance best practices and quality improvement through initiatives including Target: BP, Check. Change. Control. Cholesterol., Target: Type 2 Diabetes, and related outpatient cardiovascular quality programs.
• Operationalize and execute activities related to program data collection, validation, reporting, and quality assurance, working collaboratively with staff, external customers, and vendors to ensure timely, accurate, and actionable information.
• Support Health IT–enabled program functions, including data submission processes, registry or platform workflows, issue escalation, user guidance, and translation of program requirements into practical tools, resources, and reporting outputs.
• Analyze program trends, participant feedback, performance data, and operational inputs to inform recommendations, communicate insights, support continuous improvement, and strengthen data-driven decision-making.
• Work cross-functionally across the American Heart Association to identify opportunities for collaboration, streamline processes, align Health IT and programmatic priorities, and execute priority initiatives effectively.
• Lead or support national virtual workgroups, stakeholder meetings, and program development activities focused on outpatient quality improvement, data optimization, clinical resource development, and program growth.
• Communicate project progress, risks, timelines, and deliverables to leadership and project teams; coordinate cross-functional workstreams to ensure program and Health IT–related deliverables are completed on schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 3 years of project management experience, including creation and adherence to timelines, and communication with team members and stakeholders.
• Understanding of foundational concepts in data storytelling and identifying trends with intermediate to expert comfortability with Excel and other data reporting tools and platforms.
• Experience in outpatient health care or public health, including clinical, quality improvement, program development, and systems of care improvement.
• Highly skilled in supportive documentation and resource development, including engaging presentations, infographics, tutorials, and various professional education documents.
• Comfortability with clinical quality measures, process improvement, and leveraging data for actionable quality improvement solutions.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills (both live and virtual) with proficiency in applications including but not limited to PowerPoint, Word, Canva, Microsoft Teams/Outlook.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and effectively engage with volunteers to increase motivation and participation.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10% of the time, including overnight stays.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Lean Six Sigma or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience in the outpatient medical field, with a focus on healthcare quality or clinical settings.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

Compensation & Benefits

The expected pay range will be $75,000 to $85,000. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply. The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range.

The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.

• Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
• Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success through annual salary planning and incentive programs; eligibilityfor an incentive program is based on the type of position.
• Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.
• Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. Heart U is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
• Work-Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.
• Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.

The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the Association will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.

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