Senior Data Analyst
- Requisition ID
- 185349
- Department
- 100612 Enterprise Data Analytics
- Schedule
- Full Time - Eligible for Benefits
- Shift
- Day
- Category
- Professionals
Position Purpose
The Senior Data Analyst will join a collaborative, centralized team grounded in improvement science to participate in projects that promote a culture of excellence.
The Senior Data Analyst will lead data analysis and insights generation within one or more business domains (e.g., Acute Care, Health Plan, Ambulatory, Medical Group) of Renown. This role is responsible for leading data-driven initiatives, providing actionable insights, and supporting strategic decision-making to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
The candidate will be responsible for acquisition, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of sensitive data to support performance measurement and health system improvement efforts. The candidate must be able to work independently, and collaboratively, to locate and validate data, identify data requirements, and communicate data specifications to team members and leaders. They must be able draw meaningful conclusions and make recommendations based on reporting/analytic solutions.
The Senior Data Analyst will leverage software applications to design solutions and perform detailed data mapping and analysis. They will not only manage data and design new processes but will be accountable for the timely and accurate production of routine internal and external monitoring reports and special projects. This requires experience working with databases, along with creativity, curiosity, and initiative to evolve the tools and reporting systems to meet the priorities of a dynamic healthcare environment. They will need an understanding of data management, as well as manipulation and interpretation of large databases.
Nature and Scope
This role can be either remote or hybrid.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Domain Leadership: Lead data analysis and insights generation within one or more assigned domains, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Responsible for acquiring, accessing, validating, querying, and analyzing data from data repositories using available tools (including Alteryx, Python, R, SQL, Power BI, or Microsoft Azure applications).
• Consultative Inquiry: Work with EDA leaders and stakeholders to define business problems, identify data needs, and develop solutions that facilitate data-driven business decisions.
• Data Product Ownership: Provide the strategic direction and execution of data products within the assigned domain(s), including understanding business needs, prioritizing features, and ensuring the successful delivery of data solutions by managing the product backlog, defining the product vision, and working closely with the team to deliver data-driven solutions that meet business objectives.
• Data Analysis and Interpretation:
o Utilize statistical techniques and data mining methodologies to analyze complex clinical datasets. Identify trends, patterns, and correlations within the data to derive meaningful insights and actionable recommendations.
o Write scripts to integrate data, conduct exploratory data analysis to discover hidden trends, and use the right combination of tools and frameworks to turn complex sets of disparate data points into objective answers that inform decisions.
• Data Visualization and Reporting:
o Create clear and concise visualizations, reports, and dashboards to communicate data-driven insights to investigators.
o Present findings in a compelling manner, tailored to the target audience. Generate publication quality graphs and write associated narratives to describe methodology and results in detail for inclusion in scientific publications.
o Clearly and effectively communicate results in writing and in oral presentations.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure the accuracy and reliability of clinical and operational data by conducting quality assurance checks and implementing data validation procedures. Identify and resolve data discrepancies or anomalies.
• Governance: Act as a data steward and implement best practices for data usage and documentation.
• Compliance and Data Privacy: Adhere to regulatory requirements and maintain strict confidentiality of patient health information (PHI) in accordance with privacy laws and ethical guidelines such as HIPAA.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of industry trends, advancements in data analytics methodologies, and emerging technologies. Explore opportunities to enhance data collection, analysis, and reporting processes. Participate in enterprise continuous improvement efforts to address business needs and challenges.
Incumbent Must Possess:
• A minimum of 8 years of experience.
• development.
• Must have strong analytical skills with the ability to work with a variety of large and complex datasets including (but not limited to) basic research datasets and clinical data.
EXPERIENCE WITH CLINICAL AND OPERATIONAL HEALTHCARE DATA PREFERRED.
• Must have experience with data visualization tools (i.e., Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik) and techniques to develop and deliver impactful data models and data visualizations.
• Must have experience with querying or analyzing data to answer questions and solve problems and familiarity with different databases.
• Must exhibit proficiency in data analysis and statistical software including Alteryx, R, Python, SAS, SPSS, SQL, Power BI DAX, and other relevant programming environments.
• Must have experience with statistics and statistical analysis of data and general algorithm
• Must have experience with electronic medical records.
• Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey complex findings to non-technical stakeholders.
• Must possess strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
This position does not provide patient care.
Disclaimer
The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
Minimum Qualifications
Requirements - Required and/or Preferred
Name | Description |
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Education: | Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English. Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, Data Science, Business Analytics, or a related field (master’s degree preferred). |
Experience: | Requires at least five (5) years working in data management, analysis, governance, reporting, or other BI related experience. Requires at least three (3) years working with healthcare data. SQL and statistical proficiency are required. |
License(s): | None |
Computer / Typing: | Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word and can use the computer to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc. |
Benefits
Renown Health exists to make a genuine difference in the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve. And it is through your passion that this mission is made real every day. The relationship with employees is the foundation for success as we proceed with our strategic direction. We strive to build upon this solid partnership by offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that meets the diverse needs of employees and their family members.
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Paid Time Off
401(k) Company Match
Flexible Work Environment
Renown Health is northern Nevada's healthcare leader and Reno's only locally owned, not-for-profit health system. We are an entire network of hospitals, primary care offices, urgent care centers, lab services, medical specialties, and x-ray and imaging services - with more than 7,000 nurses, doctors and care providers dedicated to the health and well-being of our community.
For Providers: Renown Health and the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) are affiliate partners in Nevada's first integrated academic health system. The affiliation aims to improve the health of the community, region, and state through research, medical education, and expanded clinical care. Renown physicians participate as joint faculty at UNR Med for teaching, lectures, supervising clinical rotations, and other academic activities for the education of medical and physician assistant students, residents and fellows.