Planning Data Analyst - Strategic Planning

Ochsner Health•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

This job, under moderate supervision, works on the team at the intersection of data, strategy, and healthcare transformation. As a Strategic Planning Data Analyst, you’ll play a critical role in shaping the future of our health system by providing data and data-driven insights that guide executive decision-making, long-term planning, and growth strategies. You’ll work closely with teams across regions and service lines to translate complex data into actionable recommendations that improve patient care, operational efficiency, and organizational performance. This is an opportunity to be a thought partner, build meaningful analyses, and drive change at scale.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, mathematics, statistics, computer science or related field.
Intermediate computer software knowledge including but not limited to Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, and Power Point and database applications experience.
Strong competency in Excel, Tableau, or other data analysis, mapping, and/or visualization software.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with leadership and support staff.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Excellent judgement and decision-making skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in business administration (MBA) or related field.
1 year of experience in data analysis, trending, forecasting and reporting in healthcare.

Responsibilities

Leverages multiple data sources to mine, combine, manipulate, and analyze large volumes of data, for the purpose of uncovering strategic opportunities and driving growth and maintains and validates databases and data sources.
Produces standard daily, weekly, and/or monthly reporting packages to support service lines and/or other system growth initiatives; responds to ad hoc reporting requests; and answers questions from users of the departmental reports.
Supports the formation of system-wide strategic planning process and special projects; aids in identifying growth opportunities, risks, and trends using data analytic capabilities; and provides actionable recommendations.
Assists with service line growth initiatives using various data sources including inpatient discharges, claims, demographics and mapping software.
Participates in activities for professional development.
Performs other related duties as required.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.