Planning Data Analyst - Strategic Planning

In New Orleans, LA onsite, the Planning Data Analyst supports strategic planning by translating data into actionable guidance for executive decision-making, long-range planning, and growth across regions and service lines.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes multiple data sources to extract, blend, and analyze large data sets, identifying strategic opportunities and supporting growth while maintaining and validating data sources and databases.
• Produces standard reporting packages on daily, weekly, and monthly cadences to back service lines and system growth initiatives; handles ad hoc reporting requests and responds to questions from report users.
• Contributes to system‑wide strategic planning processes and special projects; identifies growth opportunities, risks, and trends through data analytics and delivers actionable recommendations.
• Assists with service line growth initiatives using data such as inpatient discharges, claims, demographics, and mapping software.
• Participates in professional development activities.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in data analysis or planning roles
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and experience with database applications
• Strong competency in Excel and Tableau or other data analysis, mapping, and visualization software
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present information clearly to stakeholders across the patient care process
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with leadership and support staff
• Excellent organizational and time-management capabilities
• Sound judgement and decision-making abilities

Technologies

• Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Tableau or equivalent data visualization tools
• Mapping software and database applications

Physical and Environmental Demands

• Predominantly sedentary work; occasional lifting up to 10 pounds; walking or standing may be required briefly as part of routine tasks
• No routine exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue; not required to perform emergency medical care
• No occupational exposure risk to communicable diseases; potential exposure to hazardous medications or waste may occur depending on duties