Interim Director of Analytics

Prominence Advisors•Dallas, TX

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

Prominence Advisors is actively seeking an Interim Director of Analytics to join their team. This role provides leadership for all activities related to Data and Reporting Governance, including proposing enterprise-wide data management and reporting strategy, data standards, and business processes to ensure data governance and reporting needs are met. Prominence is a healthcare technology strategy and implementation firm focused on helping leading healthcare organizations leverage their data. Founded by former Epic managers, the company provides IT staffing, advisory services, and analytics solutions to build robust data ecosystems that support clinical workflows, automate operational processes, and expedite research. Prominence helps customers interpret their data to deliver higher quality care at a lower cost. The company's culture, recognized as a best place to work multiple times, offers consultants a supportive environment for innovation and career growth in healthcare IT.

Requirements

Must have seven years of current experience working in a complex clinical EHR (Electronic Health Records) environment, working with large, complex data sets and various data models.
Must have five years of proven success building, implementing, and supporting EHR systems.
Must have experience leading data and information governance forums focused on clinical and patient care solutions.
Must have experience with Structured Query Language (SQL) Databases, such as MS SQL.
Must have experience implementing data models and expertise in managing interface development and application interoperability.
Must have proven success managing staff at multiple levels within a complex organization.
Must have a vision for enterprise change and be focused on leading change.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Prefer Epic software certifications and/or application proficiencies.
Prefer Epic EHR proficiency, including the use of utilities and reporting capabilities.
Prefer experience with Business Objects.
Prefer experience implementing reporting dashboards.
Prefer experience with “Big Data.”

Responsibilities

In conjunction with Information Technology (IT) and leadership, is responsible for proposing enterprise-wide reporting strategy and data standards. Develops data and report management long-term and short-term strategies and organizational development goals.
Responsible for leading the identification of disparate reporting groups and leading an effort to consolidate reporting efforts through the development of collaborative and mutually productive business processes.
Responsible for establishing enterprise data standards including common terminology, definitions, formulas, and “source of truth.”
Provides leadership and guidance to the Enterprise Reporting and Decision Support Group, Enterprise IT Project Management Office, and other departments regarding the use, management, and reporting of data to satisfy reporting and statistical analysis needs.
Provides guidance and leadership to the division’s report writers, ensuring reports and dashboards are properly maintained and resourced. Educates and transfers knowledge of data standards and governance methodology, tools and reporting best practices to ensure that all areas have access to necessary information. Mentors report writers and resources in successful data mining and use.
Participates in strategic planning, coordination and implementation of data warehouses, data marts, data models and dashboards for system reports and administrative management. In conjunction with the Enterprise IT Project Management Office, develops and maintains executive dashboard.
Selects, trains, schedules, motivates, supervises, and evaluates employees making recommendations for disciplinary actions up to and including termination, to ensure maximum utilization of individual and group capabilities. Ensures that assigned employees receive opportunities to further their knowledge.
Manages staff and provides subject matter expertise on data governance, mining, exchange management and reporting.
Directs operations and activities to ensure projects are prioritized and properly managed. This includes managing project timelines, budgets, resource forecasting and effectively achieving the project goals and objectives.
Partners with project sponsors and key stakeholders in order to develop and retrieve reports and information as needed.
Develops, implements, monitors data governance models, validation and integrity solutions.
Conducts data audits for integrity, accuracy and efficiency.
Identifies and analyzes the design of jobs, work processes, workflows, etc. for the Data Governance function and implements appropriate changes to improve effectiveness, productivity, and efficiency that support the overall goals, and which serve to strengthen the integrity of reporting.
Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact departmental operations. Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable laws, accreditation agency requirements, and federal/state/private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding.
Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field of Data Governance by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, and actively participating in professional organizations. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.