Lead Analytics & Insights Associate

Vizient • Chicago, IL

12d

About The Position

When you’re the best, we’re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves . We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future. Summary: In this role, you will support the Data & Digital Services team, which provides custom analytics and insights services to Vizient clients. You will conduct analyses and projects under limited supervision to identify actionable strategic insights and enhance decision making. You will present findings and recommendations to leadership and provide guidance in selecting alternative approaches. You will assist in training and mentorship to other team members and bring forward best practices.

Requirements

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 7 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, database, and spreadsheet skills required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and SQL required.
• Experience with Vizient Clinical Database (CDB) required.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree is in Business Analytics, Healthcare Administration or Data Science is a plus.
• Proficiency in Python highly preferred.
• Experience with Power BI or Tableau or other BI solutions highly preferred.
• Experience developing APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) that integrate with CDB and support data extraction as part of a broader data strategy.
• Ability to meet rigorous deadlines, balance multiple priorities and achieve high levels of productivity while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Broad knowledge of Vizient portfolio of products and services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of customized analyses, leveraging internal and external, raw and published data, as well as structured and unstructured datasets.
• Oversee multiple projects and initiatives, while guiding junior staff in day-to-day work.
• Leverage an understanding of competitive factors and Vizient differentiators into analysis and synthesize insights.
• Research and incorporate knowledge of best practices into identification of data sources and analysis of information.
• Perform advanced analyses, synthesize data, develop initial findings and recommend strategies in support of the strategic and business planning processes as well as executive decision-making.
• Establish strong working relationships and active communication with key internal and external stakeholders, ranging from analysts to executives, to effectively manage expectations.
• Ensure all work meets client needs, working with internal and external stakeholders to incorporate feedback into projects and initiatives; proactively escalating any potential risks, gaps, or roadblocks to leadership.
• Leverage data to influence stakeholder decisions through advising and counseling.
• Plan and conduct stakeholder meetings to gather requirements and understand current business processes while also contributing to process improvements and incorporation of best practices.
• Develop and maintain data sets and coordinate with others on dependencies.
• Utilize critical thinking to analyze complex business challenges, identify key issues, and develop innovative, data-driven solutions that enhance operational efficiency and drive strategic decision-making.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior staff, with potential responsibility for direct oversight or management, ensuring high-quality analytical support and professional development.

Benefits

• Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan!
• Please view our benefits here: http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers
• Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
• The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees