Head of Analytics

Essen Medical Associates•Bronx, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a strategic and data-driven Head of Analytics to lead our analytics and business intelligence initiatives across our outpatient healthcare organization in the Bronx. This role will be responsible for building and overseeing a team that delivers actionable insights to support clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, patient access, and organizational growth. The ideal candidate has strong healthcare experience, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to turn complex data into practical strategies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science , Health Informatics, Public Health, Statistics, or a related field ( Master’s preferred).
7–10+ years of experience in analytics, preferably in outpatient or healthcare settings.
Proven experience in leading data teams and cross-functional projects.
Strong knowledge of healthc are KPIs: patient volume, provider FTE, visit conversion, no-show rates, etc.
Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), SQL, Excel, and analytics platforms.
Familiarity with EHR systems
Excellent communication skills and ability to translate data into actionable strategies.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with underserved or urban healthcare populations.
Knowledge of value-based care, quality measures (HEDIS, STAR, etc.), and risk adjustment.
Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive analytics strategy aligned with organizational goals.
Oversee data collection, reporting, and visualization across all outpatient service lines.
Partner with clinical, operational, and executive leadership to identify performance trends and key metrics.
Design dashboards and performance tracking tools to improve decision-making and accountability.
Analyze patient access, provider productivity, appointment utilization , and population health data.
Collaborate with IT and EHR teams to ensure data integrity and interoperability.
Lead data governance efforts and ensure compliance with HIPAA and data privacy regulations.
Mentor and manage a team of analysts and data scientists.
Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership in a clear and compelling manner.