Innovation Portfolio Analyst
About The Position
The Innovation Portfolio Analyst supports Innovation and drives performance across the enterprise portfolio and the internal Innovation portfolio. The role analyzes data to generate insights, inform decision-making, and support strategic portfolio planning. It partners closely with Innovation leaders, cross-functional project teams, and Ministry Finance to evaluate, model, and validate business cases for return on investment and operational value. The analyst performs routine audits of the portfolio management system to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency; provides transparent portfolio reporting to senior leadership; and follows up on missing or outdated information to maintain accountability. The role synthesizes information, facilitates working sessions to accelerate discovery and clarity, and helps identify portfolio gaps, risks, and opportunities. It also contributes to OSF HealthCare’s innovation culture by identifying emerging trends, assessing market and technology developments, and researching industry best practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, or a high school diploma/GED and 4 years of progressively responsible professional experience in business, finance, healthcare, innovation, or a related field in lieu of a degree.
- 3 years of experience in project scheduling, project management, portfolio analytics, financial analysis, or a related discipline.
- 1 year of experience leading or supporting teams through facilitated discussions, discovery sessions, planning, or workgroup meetings.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
- Skills in data analysis, spreadsheet development, data modeling, research, and report preparation.
- Ability to translate complex information into clear, concise written, verbal, and visual communications.
- Experience preparing executive-level reports, presentations, and management summaries.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tailor messages to various audiences.
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders.
- Sound judgment, professionalism, and a high standard of ethical conduct.
- Experience collaborating with finance teams on business case development, cost/benefit modeling, or ROI evaluation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other productivity tools.
Nice To Haves
- Portfolio management experience in an innovation, strategy, or performance improvement environment.
Responsibilities
- Support Innovation and drive performance across the enterprise and internal Innovation portfolios.
- Analyze data to generate insights, inform decision-making, and support strategic portfolio planning.
- Partner with Innovation leaders, cross-functional project teams, and Ministry Finance to evaluate, model, and validate business cases for return on investment and operational value.
- Audit the portfolio management system for data accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
- Provide transparent portfolio reporting to senior leadership and follow up on missing or outdated information.
- Facilitate working sessions to accelerate discovery and clarity.
- Help identify portfolio gaps, risks, and opportunities for growth and impact.
- Identify emerging trends, assess market and technology developments, and support research into industry best practices.
Benefits
- Comprehensive total rewards package including benefits, compensation, recognition, and well-being offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
