Lead Analytics & Insights Associate (Strategic Planning)

Vizient•Chicago, IL

About The Position

In this role, you will provide strategic planning and analytics support for a Vizient/Sg2 member. You will conduct analysis and projects under limited supervision to identify actionable strategic insights and enhance decision making. You will present findings and recommendations to management and/or leadership and provide guidance in selecting alternative approaches. You will assist in training, or mentorship to other team members and bring forward best practices.

Requirements

7 or more years of relevant experience required.
Strong experience in strategic planning and forecasting, ideally within strategy teams, consulting, or healthcare environment focused on growth, service lines, or market analysis required.
Advanced knowledge of MS Suite required.
Strong analytical, database, and spreadsheet skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
Ability to meet rigorous deadlines, balance multiple priorities and achieve high levels of productivity while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Nice To Haves

Relevant degree preferred.
Ability to interpret market trends and synthesize insights using both qualitative and quantitative data to support enterprise planning highly preferred.
Experience with SQL, Python, Power BI or Tableau highly preferred.
Broad knowledge of Vizient/Sg2 portfolio of products and services is highly preferred.
Healthcare experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies and procedures.
Establish strong working relationships and active communication with key internal and external stakeholders to effectively manage expectations.
Perform advanced analyses, synthesizes data, develops initial findings, and begins to craft recommended strategies in support of the strategic, and business planning processes as well as executive decision-making.
Demonstrate proficiency—or a willingness to learn—in all departmental data platforms (e.g., Vizient/Sg2, state data, Strata, Buxton), and apply the appropriate tools based on project needs.
Identify data requirements and define the approach for data collection specific to each assignment.
Leverage an understanding of competitive factors and Vizient differentiators into analysis and synthesize insights.
Leverage both qualitative and quantitative data to inform key executive decisions, contributing to a variety of deliverables such as market share analyses, market scans, ad hoc intelligence/sizing, and service line growth assessments to drive strategic value.
Support system-wide strategic planning initiatives, including service line growth strategies, ambulatory network development, facility planning, and overall system-level strategic planning efforts.
Leverage a solid understanding of healthcare market trends and planning methodologies.
Develop subject matter expertise in specific areas and proactively monitor, track, and share relevant updates and insights.
Leverage advanced data visualization tools to create compelling visual stories, managing advanced data management tools for complex analysis, developing and presenting insights to stakeholders, planning and implementing data strategies, and overseeing medium to large scale projects.
Participate in team meetings and on departmental committees as requested.