Director, Strategic Analytics

The Director, Strategic Analytics is responsible for designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining advanced, self-service analytic products in support of all Strategy and Growth functions and supporting enterprise-level priority areas. He/she will lead a team of individuals with skillsets including business intelligence development and advanced analytics, extract / transform / load work, and database administration.

The role entails leveraging a strategic and analytical background to advance a product roadmap that is ahead of organizational needs, while meeting the current analytic and reporting demands of the team. Analytic product inputs range from market-based datasets - including demographics, service line utilization, market share, referral patterns, etc. - through all key internal datasets - including growth, finance, access, quality, service, etc.

This role ensures an efficient portfolio of solutions that make use of these broad datasets for needs ranging from opportunity identification through planning, metric / target development, and benefits realization, and will include support for major initiatives and transformational projects for the broader enterprise.

The role provides leadership and expertise as needed across internal analytic functions, providing shared services support for strategic initiative execution and benefits realization through aligned analytic and measurement processes. As a center for expertise, the Director maintains close partnership with other internal data and analytics functions, ensuring adherence to enterprise standards within Strategy & Growth products, and helping advance those standards for the broader organization where appropriate.

Apply By Date: October 29th, 2025 at 11:59pm PST, Selection process may begin at anytime

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• Bachelor's degree in related disciplinary field such as Health Care Administration or Business Administration, or a closely related field with three to five years of experience in health care strategy or a combination of education and experience
• Several years demonstrated analysis experience using advanced statistical and other quantitative methods
• Several years supervisor or management experience and demonstrated skills necessary to be responsible for designing, planning, executing, and maintaining a portfolio of self-service analytic solutions for strategy and growth functions.
• Demonstrated management experience specific to healthcare analytics, including managing the full life cycle of related custom analytic applications. Demonstrated ability to measure product ROI throughout the product lifecycle. Skills and experience to translate nontechnical business requirements into actionable quantitative projects/insights Strong technical experience with applications supporting the creation of analytic applications - covering areas of data management, extraction / transformation / loading, and visualization (examples - SQL, Hadoop, Informatica, Tableau). Cloud experience desired. Expert data visualization and user interface / user experience design required - including expert capabilities in Tableau and MS Excel Fluent knowledge of data capabilities from healthcare provider information systems (e.g. EPIC Clarity / Hadoop, EPSi, Salesforce, ERP systems) and demonstrated ability to work with functional owners to collaborate on solutions (e.g. IT, Finance, Pop Health) Expert collaboration skills and experience with stakeholder management and prioritizing many data analytics requests Experience partnering with performance management teams on analytic application design to deploy solutions with proven operational improvement / measurable ROI. Strong experience in evolving solutions to match changes in required leading and lagging performance metrics through initiative lifecycles. Proven ability to execute on department requirements through contracted resources - ranging from consulting support through contracted task orders. Highly effective written and verbal communication skills, including with senior leadership and customers Demonstrated skills and experience to manage and oversee market analytics staff - technical, analytical and intelligence skillsets - and influence cross-functional teams with diverse functional disciplines Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage complex information, assess problems, and develop effective solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree or higher in Health Care Administration, Business Administration, Business Analytics or related field.
• Highly developed knowledge and experience in healthcare strategy, finance, and operational analytics. Past experience in for-profit, non-profit, and start up environments. Demonstrated experience in large academic healthcare setting with knowledge of or ability to learn UC Davis Health organization, structure, clinical, research, and administrative departments.

Key Responsibilities

• 70% - Strategic and Enterprise Analytic Product Portfolio Development and Management
• 10% - Resource and Staff Supervisory Management
• 10% - Professional Development
• 10% - Communication

Department Overview

The Strategy & Growth Office is responsible for the development and periodic refinement of the enterprise strategic plan and strategic operating plans, business development, business planning, ventures, and analytics and strategic intelligence spanning the tripartite mission of clinical care, education, and research.

Department Specific Job Scope

The role provides leadership and expertise as needed across internal analytic functions, providing shared services support for strategic initiative execution and benefits realization through aligned analytic and measurement processes. As a center for expertise, the Director maintains close partnership with other internal data and analytics functions, ensuring adherence to enterprise standards within Strategy & Growth products, and helping advance those standards for the broader organization where appropriate.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $116,300.00 - $254,700.00
• Salary Frequency: Monthly
• Salary Grade: Grade 27
• UC Job Title: BUS INTEL MGR 2
• UC Job Code: 005704
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100
• Shift (Work Schedule): M-F 8am - 5pm
• Location: UCDHAS Building (HSP165)
• Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work)

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.

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* High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
* UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
* Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
* Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
* WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
* On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
* Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
* Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here

Physical Demands

• Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

Ability to travel on University business and work hours as needed.

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

A Culture of Opportunity and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're committed to solving life's most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together.

As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

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Because we want you to feel seen and valued, our recruitment process at UC Davis supports openness and authenticity. Research shows that some individuals hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. You may be an excellent fit for this role-or the next one. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every listed requirement. #YouBelongHere

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