Benefits Realization Architect

Emory•Atlanta, GA

14h•Remote

About The Position

The Benefits Realization Architect plays a critical role in supporting the financial health of Emory through data-driven decision-making and strategic analytics. As part of the Digital Financial Informatics team, this role partners with Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and Operations to establish key performance indicators (KPIs), measure IT/digital initiatives' impact, and ensure fiscally sound decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of financial analytics in a healthcare setting, expertise in Epic applications i.e. Cogito, Revenue Data Model, and financial platforms, and a passion for leveraging data to drive business outcomes. You will develop executive-level decision support tools that inform and influence stakeholders across the organization. We are seeking a candidate who will create and deliver data visualization dashboards in this role. This role combines business intelligence dashboard reporting/creation with revenue cycle/financial impact oriented workstreams.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or 9+ years of experience without a degree
7+ years of experience in analytics, data architecture, or a related field within healthcare
Strong expertise in Epic data models, Clarity, Caboodle, and Slicer-Dicer
Experience with Strata integration and healthcare financial analytics
Proficiency in SQL or other programming languages for data analysis
Expertise in data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar
Proven experience in leading and managing teams

Nice To Haves

Epic Certification(s) i.e. Cogito, Clarity, Caboodle, Revenue Data Model
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into insights
Excellent communication and presentation abilities
Ability to work collaboratively across teams
Detail-oriented with a commitment to high-quality work
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives independently

Responsibilities

Design and execute end-to-end analytics strategies in partnership with Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and Digital Financial Informatics
Define KPIs and success metrics to measure the impact of digital initiatives
Establish baseline metrics for tracking progress and performance across projects
Align analytics initiatives with Emory's hub-and-spoke analytics structure
Partner with financial teams to drive financial initiatives throughout the digital lifecycle
Maintain a scalable data architecture that tracks digital return on investment (ROI)
Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and consistency across financial and operational teams
Implement data governance practices to uphold quality, transparency, and compliance
Integrate relevant, timely, and accurate data into project intake and prioritization
Develop and manage data collection methodologies to capture key digital metrics
Integrate data from Epic, Strata, and other Emory financial systems to enhance reporting
Ensure seamless data flow and interoperability across multiple platforms
Conduct in-depth data analysis to identify trends and insights for financial decision-making
Develop and maintain enterprise-wide dashboards for real-time financial monitoring
Present insights through data storytelling and visualization to key stakeholders
Track and quantify the financial impact of digital initiatives
Design and maintain intuitive dashboards, reports, and scorecards to monitor financial outcomes via tools such as Epic Cogito, Power BI
Provide regular updates to stakeholders on digital contributions and cost savings
Partner with Digital, FP&A, and Operations teams to align analytics strategies
Foster a culture of data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement
Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams to enhance business and financial performance