Title: Senior Analyst, Strategy and Operations

Employee Classification: Sr. Analyst, Strategy & Ops

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Operations

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Chief Operating Officer

Department: HSC-Chief Operating Officer-350000

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The new Department of Strategy and Operational Transformation (SOT), within the Office of Operations and Business Management is responsible for the management of the institution's strategy and strategic plan. This new position will staff the department with one FTE to focus on this effort The position will work closely with leadership across HSC in refining, tracking, and reporting out on progress towards achievement of HSC's strategic objectives. It is critically important to have this position filled to be able to move forward with the work required to support leadership, managers, and employees effectively develop, modify, and implement the new HSC strategic plan.

Position Overview

The position provides strategic guidance to the institution's leadership through engagement on a broad array of strategic and improvement opportunities. The incumbent will act as an internal analyst providing support to the COO, AVP Strategy, and executive team in driving organization-wide strategic initiatives and analyzing and evaluating the organization’s overall business strategy and performance.

Minimum Qualifications

Masters Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or related field. Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Thorough understanding of strategic planning processes, including market analysis, competitive assessment, and long-term goal setting.
* Proficient in setting targets, developing key performance indicators (KPIs), and prioritizing efforts based on strategic objectives.
* Ability to understand and lead both qualitative and quantitative analysis
* Ability to identify and analyze complex problems, determine root causes, and propose innovative solutions with a strategic mindset.
* Ability to think critically, using logic and reasoning to help identify alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
* Proficient in evaluating the potential impact of solutions on broader organizational goals.
* Advanced ability to synthesize and present complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences, including senior leaders and stakeholders.
* Excellent presentation, communication, and relationship skills including building connections, negotiations, influencing, and collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

Lean Six Sigma certification.
Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint skills and strong proficiency in effectively putting together presentations and stories depending on the audience and initiative.
Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analytics skills and analysis background.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

- None

Job Duties:

• In conjunction with the AVP, Strategic and Operational Transformation is responsible for facilitating the annual strategic planning process for all stages of strategy development, from inception through execution and closure.
• Supports strategic planning processes and strategic problem-solving efforts by helping senior leaders define key issues, develop hypotheses and design recommendations/solutions.
• Works with leadership and key stakeholders to effectively utilize tools, methods, and quantitative and qualitative data to inform strategic alignment, develop roadmaps, and define prioritization of efforts.
• Facilitates structured reviews of the enterprise portfolio of strategic initiatives & implications (e.g., budget considerations, resource allocation, etc.) and assesses areas of opportunity, in line with the overall vision and strategy.
• Provides guidance to stakeholders in defining, and refines metrics and KPIs that measure the business health and successful execution of strategic projects and initiatives. 
• Supports and consults with the Executive team through the Annual and Quarterly planning process, including the development of objectives, key results, targets/KPIs setting, prioritization of investments, and business monitoring.
• Gathers and reports data for dashboards and scorecards, and conducts strategy reviews to assess progress and drive awareness to leaders on strategy achievement. 
• Develops & presents strategy information including progress and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Works closely with leaders and cross-functional partners from across HSC to drive strategy execution and excellence on behalf of leadership.
• Leads and/or supports the execution of more targeted cross-functional initiatives and adhoc-projects related to growth or operational efficiency, and supporting the business on more operational initiatives.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

- None

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.