Decision Support Analyst Senior

Nevada System of Higher Education

22h

About The Position

Seeking a highly skilled and experienced Decision Support Analyst Senior to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Decision Support Analyst, you will play a crucial role in leveraging data and analytics to guide strategic decisions, improve operational efficiency, and enhance patient care outcomes. If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for healthcare analytics and a desire to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred
5+ years’ Experience in healthcare data analysis and decision support, preferably in a hospital setting.

Nice To Haves

Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Collect, analyze, and interpret healthcare data to provide insights and recommendations to senior management and clinical teams.
Develop and maintain complex reports, dashboards, and scorecards to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to hospital operations, financial performance, and patient outcomes.
Collaborate with various departments and stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement in patient care, cost reduction, and revenue enhancement.
Assist in the development of data-driven strategies and provide decision support for projects and initiatives.
Build and maintain predictive models to forecast patient volumes, resource utilization, and financial performance.
Conduct scenario analyses to assess the impact of various decisions on the hospital's operations and financial stability.
Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., HIPAA).
Implement data governance practices and contribute to data quality improvement initiatives.
Utilize advanced analytics tools and software (e.g., SQL, Excel, Tableau) to extract, transform, and visualize data.
Stay current with industry trends and best practices in healthcare analytics.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, finance, clinical, and administrative staff, to develop and implement data-driven solutions.
Mentor and provide guidance to junior analysts as needed.
Prepare clear and concise documentation of analysis methodologies, findings, and recommendations.
Present insights and reports to senior leadership and department heads in a manner that is easy to understand.