VP Data Analytics

SUMMARY

Responsible for generating complex healthcare data reports and providing field-wide information and analysis to CHA staff, members, public agencies, regional associations, legislators, the public, the media, and other organizations on a time-sensitive basis. These products are most often used in education and advocacy efforts. Our ideal candidate will feel comfortable engaging with some of the state’s top healthcare policy experts, legislative advocates, hospital executives and communications professionals to produce high-quality, accurate, and meaningful reports and analyses that tell a story behind the numbers.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and develop new data visualizations, dashboards, and other analytical tools to better comprehend and translate healthcare data for advocacy and policy development.
• Provide expertise and stewardship for relevant data sets, including hospital finance data and be comfortable conducting high-level data analyses and working with large data sets.
• Conceptualize data analyses to identify trends, opportunities, and anticipate the impact of state and federal policy changes.
• Review and analyze published studies on California’s hospitals and healthcare system to validate their accuracy and identify erroneous conclusions.
• Translate the results of data analyses into easy-to-understand charts, graphs, and other visuals, to explain the analysis and conclusions to colleagues, stakeholders, elected officials and CHA members.
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide clear and concise feedback, analysis, and expertise on data analytics.
• Provide oversight and direction to the Director of Data Analytics and the Data Analytics Coordinator.

REQUIREMENTS 

• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, data analytics, business administration, public health, or other relevant discipline
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in analytics; health care policy analytics preferred 
• Advanced skills in MS Office software programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook 
• Experience with database management and data visualization software (e.g. SQL, SAS, PowerBI, Tableau, SmartSheet).
• Strong collaborative skills and resourcefulness to make the best use of available resources and data assets.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects in a timely manner, turning concepts into reality.
• High degree of initiative, resourceful and strong problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to effectively communicate with others, verbally and in writing, in an informative and non-technical manner.
• Provides exceptional customer service to CHA members and One Team colleagues.
• Demonstrates and always maintains a positive attitude with internal and external team members across the federated organizations and other stakeholders.
• Takes appropriate initiative, being both proactive and assertive.
• Maintains a high level of accuracy and quality.
• Explores and follows through on ways to improve processes and efficiencies.
• Demonstrates the ability to handle sensitive and confidential materials in a professional manner.

ONE TEAM CULTURE EXPECTATIONS

Culture is everything, and we work hard at being a unified One Team. All team members must consistently demonstrate the following behaviors:

• We assume the Positive Intent of our team members first.
• No Hoarding Rule – We believe in open and transparent exchange of information. 
• We believe our relationships with each other are an important component of our success.
• We-ism – We operate with an associations-first mindset, which includes a strong commitment to our team members. 
• All for One – We strive to be great and reliable team members for each other. 
• We actively work to appreciate and value the contributions of all team members.
• We practice pausing to acknowledge and celebrate our significant successes.
• We are committed to straight and courteous communication between team members.
• No Beach Balls – We are committed to maintaining strong and trusting relationships. We actively work through issues before they become barriers. We have the necessary crucial conversations with each other.
• We believe that a respectful culture is the foundation of a safe, effective, and supportive environment for all.
• We believe in the importance of exploring innovative ideas and solutions that help solve problems, improve our effectiveness, and increase member value.
• To err is human. Mistakes are opportunities to learn and improve.
• We believe in the importance of a diverse and inclusive culture, where differences and similarities are valued equally, and team members listen without judgment to learn and grow from one another’s strengths and perspectives.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

With or without reasonable accommodation(s), the essential functions of this position require certain physical and mental abilities. These abilities include, but are not limited to sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting (up to 25 lbs.), typing, writing (in English), reading (English), speaking (English), seeing, hearing, driving, basic mathematical calculations, problem solving, reasoning, composition, and decision-making.