Senior Analyst

Vizient, Inc; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a skilled analyst to translate complex supply cost, utilization, and clinical data into actionable insights that support savings identification and client decision-making.

You will partner with consultants and internal teams to deliver accurate analyses, identify opportunities, develop compelling analytical stories, and improve repeatable processes for scalable client delivery. The role focuses on Physician Preference Items, Surgical Services, and Med-Surg categories,

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred with strong data analytics background.
• Experience translating complex data into actionable insights.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze supply cost, utilization, and clinical data to identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Support consultants with analytical insights to inform client strategies and outcomes.
• Translate analyses into clear visuals, summaries, and client-ready narratives.
• Benchmark, gap, and contract analysis; review supplier bids and ad hoc investigations.
• Partner with internal teams to elevate analytics standards and repeatability.

Skills

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint

SQL

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SQL

Access

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 translate complex supply cost, utilization, and clinical data into actionable insights that support savings identification, performance measurement, and client decision‑making. You will partner with consultants and internal teams to deliver accurate, timely analyses, identify opportunities, develop compelling analytical stories, provide category insights, and improve repeatable analytical processes that support scalable client delivery.

Responsibilities: Analyze supply cost, utilization, and clinical data across Physician Preference Items (PPI), including Surgical Services, orthopedic, cardiovascular, and Med‑Surg categories, to identify cost reduction, standardization, and utilization opportunities. Support consultant teams with analytical insights that inform client strategies, savings opportunities, performance measurement, and engagement outcomes. Execute benchmarking, gap analysis, contract and conversion analysis, supplier bid reviews, and ad hoc analytical investigations. Translate complex analyses into clear visuals, summaries, presentations, and narratives tailored to client and internal audiences. Apply analytical judgment to identify meaningful trends, insights, risks, and opportunities that support informed decision‑making. Serve as a subject‑matter resource on healthcare supply analytics, PPI and Med‑Surg service line dynamics, clinical variation concepts, and analytical best practices. Guide less experienced analysts by sharing functional knowledge, analytical approaches, and delivery best practices. Partner with internal teams to strengthen analytical standards, documentation, consistency, and repeatability of deliverables. Validate data accuracy, consistency, and integrity while proactively communicating assumptions, limitations, and risks that may affect interpretation. Identify opportunities to streamline, standardize, or automate recurring analyses and reporting processes.

Qualifications: Relevant degree preferred. 5 or more years of relevant experience required. Experience analyzing complex datasets and translating findings into clear, actionable insights. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and pivot tables, and proficiency in PowerPoint; experience with macros preferred. Experience with healthcare supply cost, utilization, or clinical data related to PPI, Surgical Services, and/or Med‑Surg service lines preferred. Knowledge of service line analytics supporting savings identification, utilization optimization, standardization, and reduction of unwarranted variation preferred. Experience with SQL, Access, or other data query tools preferred. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and attention‑to‑detail skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high‑quality work within established timelines. Willingness to travel.

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 $68,500.00 to $116,300.00. This position is also incentive eligible. Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here: http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers

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.