Data Analyst

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

8/1/2020

Entity:

Wisconsin

Job Code:

300135

Job Title:

Data Analyst

Exemption Status:

Exempt

Management Level:

Individual Contributor

JOB SUMMARY

The Data Analyst serves as technical data expert for the department and other stakeholders in report querying, data view build, and report generation. Key responsibilities include the facilitation, coordination and support of data retrieval and analysis tasks in support of operational programs and initiatives. 

Duties include on-going programmatic and support of projects with defined outcomes and endpoints.  The incumbent works on a broad variety of assignments, the majority of which requires an advanced level of analytic competency with an expanding knowledge base and skill set. This position provides analytic and project support across operational areas and is called upon to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality in analysis and reporting.

The Data Analyst is expected to identify and resolve problems with minimal direction and is expected to apply a level of independent judgment and initiative in carrying out assigned tasks. A wide variety of internal and external contact relationships are involved in performance of the duties of this position and the incumbent will interact with employees at all levels.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

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Organizes and assesses data reporting requirements, maintains data programs to meet all required data submissions to external regulatory agencies and stakeholders.

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Validate all work through reasonability checks; comparisons to historical results and benchmarks; end user validation processes; and other processes established by the team.

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Identify variation in resource utilization, use data mining and visualization techniques to understand variation.

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Use a variety of database and statistical tools, internal and external data sources, modeling techniques, interpretive judgment skills, and presentation techniques to deliver actionable information and intelligence to decision makers.

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Provide relevant and appropriate consultation to the department including, as appropriate, oral and written presentations at meetings or to leadership.

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Complete all documentation of data structures; measures and metadata; assumptions and models; reports and analyses; user-focused aids and training materials; and other documentation as required.

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Interpret government and externally reported healthcare regulations, including measurement programs, and translate requirements to shape analytics deliverables.

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Leads operational improvement initiatives, including facilitation and development of operational scorecards as well as provides guidance to stakeholders regarding performance measurement tools.

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Work with customer to identify metrics to report on and to develop appropriate report format.

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Utilize SQL and other query tools to analyze large quantities of data, from multiple complex internal and external sources to glean understanding, derive actionable insights into organizational performance and the external environment, and measure progress toward strategic initiatives.

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Use knowledge of healthcare industry and clinical or business workflows to inform solution design and development, through working collaboratively with business, clinical, and operations leaders to evaluate sometimes complex requests; conduct critical thinking to define and address their needs; and propose solutions to meet their needs.

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Responsible for development and dissemination of analyses, assisting users of information at all levels of the organization with expert interpretive assistance.

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Leveraging knowledge and skill with a variety of analytic tools, design, create, maintain powerful visualizations and models that illuminate opportunities to support strategic planning and initiatives, improve organizational performance, project future demand, and advance progress towards UW Health goals.

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Works collaboratively with other UW Health departments to promote knowledge sharing and adoption of best practices.

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Provides support as needed to UW Health system-wide initiatives that require the application of Data Analysis resources and skills.

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Builds and maintains knowledge of the industry related to the department and policy landscape and provides subject matter expertise for both internal and external stakeholders as needed.

ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.

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Non-Clinical

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree

in business administration, finance, information systems, or another relevant field. Four years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree in addition to the experience listed below

Required

Master's Degree

in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Informatics, or other relevant field

Preferred

3 years

of experience in healthcare, accounting, business administration, finance, analytics, project leadership or related experience

Required

Prior experience in healthcare analysis

Preferred

Prior experience in analysis, strategic planning, and decision support

Preferred

Prior experience in an academic healthcare environment

Preferred

Prior experience in writing SQL or similar languages

Preferred

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Demonstrated analytic skill, ability to think critically

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Demonstrated ability to analyze business or clinical workflows and how they relate to the storage of data

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Demonstrated ability to provide on-the-spot consulting and data insight

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Demonstrated knowledge of advanced code development in SQL, SAS, or similar tools

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Thorough knowledge of computer systems and the ability to effectively utilize software applications including spreadsheet development, database development and management, report writers, and presentation software

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Strategic thinking, planning, and problem-solving

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Effective interpersonal relations skills promoting teamwork and collaborative alliances

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Excellent organizational and time management abilities

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Ability to work effectively and independently manage tasks in a fast-paced environment

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Ability to build collaborative alliances and teams

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Effective persuasion and negotiation skills

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Ability to effectively deal with conflict management and the skill to anticipate and bring issues to resolution

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Effective verbal and written communication and group presentation skills to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction

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Demonstrated, effective project management and coordination skills

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Ability to effectively distill and present complex information in written and verbal format to a variety of audiences

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

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Sedentary: Ability to lift up to 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one, which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Up to 10#

Negligible

Negligible

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Light: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may only be negligible amount, a job is in this category when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

up to 20#

Up to 10# or requires significant walking or standing or requires pushing/pulling of arm/leg controls.

Negligible or constant push/pull of items of negligible weight

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Medium: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

20-50#

10-25#

Negligible-10#

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Heavy: Ability to lift up to 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

50-100#

25-50#

10-20#

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Very Heavy: Ability to lift over 100 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing over 50 pounds.

Over 100#

Over 50#

Over 20#

Other - list any other physical requirements or bona fide occupational qualifications not indicated above:

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.