Senior Decision Support Analyst

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental & Vision Insurance

HSA & FSA

Disability Insurance

Pension Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development

Job summary

University Hospital in Newark, NJ is seeking a Senior Decision Support Analyst to provide financial and operational analysis, maintain cost accounting and data analytics systems, and develop dashboards to drive strategic decision-making.

You will generate timely, accurate reports for leadership, collaborate with the HealthCare Finance team, and support performance improvement initiatives across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Minimum of four (4) years of finance experience, including at least three (3) years in healthcare.
• Experience in decision support and managed care environments preferred.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills to interpret and evaluate complex data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or Microsoft Access required.
• Ability to develop meaningful reports and data-driven insights to support business operations.

Responsibilities

• Provides financial and operational analysis to support informed business decision-making across University Hospital.
• Identifies trends, opportunities, and operational issues while delivering insights to leadership at all levels.
• Maintains and supports decision support systems, including cost accounting, contract management, and data analytics applications.
• Ensures timely and accurate updates of system applications and underlying data.
• Performs data integrity reviews to validate the accuracy and reliability of reporting information.
• Develops dashboards, reports, and analytical tools to monitor, measure, and trend key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Presents complex financial and operational data in a clear, actionable, and analytical format.
• Supports strategic planning, performance improvement initiatives, and organizational objectives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Excel

Access

Decision support systems

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

Performance Manager

Job description

About The Role

The Senior Decision Support Analyst provides financial and operational analysis, to assist in business decisions, identify issues, and support all levels of management throughout University Hospital. This position will maintain University Hospital’s decision support systems, including the cost accounting, contract management, and data analytics applications, ensuring effective and timely updates of applications and data. In addition, this position will perform data integrity analysis, and develop dashboards and reports to measure and trend key performance metrics and present results in an analytical manner. Reports to the Manager of Decision Support and collaborates closely with other members of the HealthCare Finance team.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Provides financial and operational analysis to support informed business decision-making across University Hospital.
• Identifies trends, opportunities, and operational issues while delivering insights to leadership at all levels.
• Maintains and supports decision support systems, including cost accounting, contract management, and data analytics applications.
• Ensures timely and accurate updates of system applications and underlying data.
• Performs data integrity reviews to validate the accuracy and reliability of reporting information.
• Develops dashboards, reports, and analytical tools to monitor, measure, and trend key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Presents complex financial and operational data in a clear, actionable, and analytical format.
• Supports strategic planning, performance improvement initiatives, and organizational objectives.
• Reports directly to the Manager of Decision Support.
• Collaborates closely with members of the HealthCare Finance team and other stakeholders throughout the organization.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Minimum of four (4) years of finance experience required, including at least three (3) years in a healthcare setting.
• Experience in decision support and managed care environments preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze issues, resolve problems accurately, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to interpret and evaluate complex data.
• Knowledge of healthcare terminology, reimbursement methodologies, and cost accounting principles required.
• Ability to develop meaningful reports, metrics, and data-driven insights to support business operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or Microsoft Access required.
• Experience with decision support systems, such as Performance Manager, preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present information clearly and effectively.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform well under deadline pressures.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and/or relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the stated educational requirements.

What We Offer

• Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development

Compensation

In compliance with New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is PS/30S: $89,754- $129,432 per year per year. University Hospital considers multiple factors when determining compensation, including (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s relevant work experience, education and training, key skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational needs. The expected salary range for this position is in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.