Senior Decision Support & Analytics Lead

Highmark Health; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 47,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking an analytics professional to support financial, operational, and clinical performance initiatives. You will analyze detailed data, quantify key drivers, and explain trends while mentoring junior analysts on the team.

You will partner with hospital and physician organization stakeholders to provide comprehensive analytical support, deliver executive summaries, and frame insights for strategic decisions. The role emphasizes collaboration and initiative.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, or related field OR 6 years of related and progressive experience in lieu of Bachelor's degree.
• 3 years in Decision Support and Data Analysis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Ability to analyze and interpret various types of data including financial results, operational metrics, clinical outcomes, and other key datasets.
• Ability to work with large quantities of detailed data and illuminate the higher-level strategic insights that can impact business operations and performance.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects at once and manage time effectively, in order to meet established deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop partnerships across the organization.
• Self-starter who takes initiative, and drives progress on major projects without being asked or with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Conducts detailed analysis of volume, revenue, cost, and/or profitability in order to explain financial results and enhance business understanding. (30%)
• Conducts ad-hoc analyses on topics as dictated by general business trends or at the request of Highmark/AHN/Finance leadership. (30%)
• Analyzes variances relative to budget, forecast, prior year, or other benchmarks to assess performance and identify opportunities for improvement. (10%)
• Supplements financial analysis with operational and/or clinical data and insights in order to provide relevant context and a holistic point of view. (10%)
• Utilizes rate/volume calculations to quantify the impact of changes in patient mix, procedure mix, payor mix, or other business shifts. (10%)
• Creates and presents executive-level summaries of major analytical projects that outline key findings, recommendations, and other insights/takeaways. (10%)
• Other duties as assigned or requested

Skills

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Communication

Time management

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's Degree or 6 years experience in lieu of Bachelor's

Tools

SQL

Tableau

Alteryx

Python/R

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking an analytics professional to support financial, operational, and clinical performance initiatives. You will analyze detailed data, quantify key drivers, and explain trends while mentoring junior analysts on the team.

You will partner with hospital and physician organization stakeholders to provide comprehensive analytical support, deliver executive summaries, and frame insights for strategic decisions. The role emphasizes collaboration and initiative.