Lead Analyst, Business Intelligence

Role overview Partner with operational leaders in an assigned business area to shape its analytics strategy and turn data into practical improvements. This is a hands-on lead analyst role: define useful performance measures, investigate what drives results, and communicate findings in a way that helps leaders decide what to change. Maintain a focused portfolio of dashboards, reports, and data sources that supports real decisions.

Responsibilities - Build a strong understanding of the supported area’s operations, goals, challenges, and available data. - Work with leaders to define and document KPIs, including their meaning, targets, and benchmarks. - Investigate trends, variances, and root causes behind performance, then recommend specific actions with measurable impact. - Maintain an organized inventory of analytics assets, reviewing their relevance, accuracy, usage, and overlap. - Partner with data teams to source and validate information and turn business priorities into a sequenced analytics roadmap. - Present insights clearly to executives and frontline teams, and help develop other analysts through mentoring or training.

Requirements - 7 years of experience in business intelligence, analytics, or a related field, including direct partnership with business or operational leaders. - Strong SQL skills and advanced proficiency in a visualization tool such as Power BI. - Experience with database platforms, ETL processes, and data modeling. - Ability to define KPIs, analyze operational drivers, and explain findings through clear communication and data storytelling. - Sound critical thinking, problem-solving, consulting, and relationship-building skills, including the confidence to challenge assumptions constructively. - Knowledge of the healthcare system and experience working with clinical, operational, or business stakeholders; proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Nice to have - Experience in an embedded analytics partnership model, maintaining a curated portfolio of reports and dashboards, or supporting healthcare revenue cycle operations. - A relevant data visualization certification.