Data and Project Analyst

High Plains Mental Health Center•Hays, KS

10d•Onsite

About The Position

As our Data & Project Analyst, you'll be more than a report writer—you'll be a strategic partner. Working closely with executive leadership and teams across the organization, you'll uncover trends, improve business processes, lead data-driven projects, and develop reporting tools that help our team make better decisions. Your work will directly influence how we operate, allocate resources, and continue delivering high-quality mental health services to our communities. We're looking for someone who is naturally curious, analytical, and proactive. If you enjoy transforming complex data into meaningful insights, streamlining processes, and finding opportunities for improvement, you'll thrive in this role. Here, your ideas won't get lost in a spreadsheet—they'll help shape the future of our organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred; however, a combination of education and experience providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the position will be considered.
Experience with data management, reporting, database systems, computer operations, or related analytical work.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex information and identify opportunities for improvement.
Experience creating reports, analyzing data, developing documentation, and improving processes.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate, reliable data.
Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with computers, software applications, databases, reporting tools, and other technology systems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate data findings and recommendations.
Ability to collaborate effectively with leadership, clinical teams, Information Systems, and other departments.
Proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and finding innovative ways to improve processes.
Must successfully pass all required background checks and screenings.

Nice To Haves

Experience with healthcare data, electronic health records, grant reporting, or business intelligence tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain monthly reports on staff activity, patient care, and organizational performance for leadership, the Board of Directors, and internal teams.
Create and execute database queries to pull, analyze, and organize information needed for operational decision-making and reporting requirements.
Review data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency while identifying and correcting data quality issues.
Support federal grant reporting by verifying, entering, analyzing, and preparing required data in a timely manner.
Build and improve processes that strengthen data integrity, reporting accuracy, and the organization’s ability to use information effectively.
Work with Information Systems and technical support teams to improve, upgrade, and enhance system functionality and reporting capabilities.
Partner with leadership and departments across the Center to evaluate processes, identify challenges, and recommend data-informed improvements.
Develop procedures, documentation, and training resources to improve data collection, reporting practices, and system use.
Monitor data-related projects, track deliverables, and support implementation of organizational initiatives.
Participate in management discussions by bringing data, insights, and solutions that help guide decisions and improve operations.