UCLA Health

Business Intelligence Specialist IV

UCLA Health$99K — $216K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Finance, Business Management, or a related field.
  • Advanced skills in Python, AI/ML tools, Tableau/PowerPoint, SQL, R, Excel.
  • 8+ years of experience in Clinical Data Analytics and advanced analytical skills.
  • 1+ year of prompt engineering in healthcare workflow projects.
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead high-impact projects with sophisticated analytics and business intelligence expertise.
  • Coordinate analytics efforts to ensure standardized, high-quality data collection and reporting.
  • Support the development of clinical dashboards and provide performance improvement insights.
  • Partner with senior executives to achieve strategic clinical performance objectives.
  • Mentor and lead the technical development of junior team members within the department.

Benefits

  • Fixed hybrid work model for better work-life balance.
  • Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and innovative environment.
  • Collaborate closely with executive leadership and clinical stakeholders.
  • Contribute to projects that have a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.
  • Support for professional development through mentorship and training programs.
Full Job Description
General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fixed Hybrid

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Posted Date

07/23/2026

Salary Range: $99100 - 216500 Annually

Employment Type

2 - Staff: Career

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

31843

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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The incumbent leads high-impact projects requiring sophisticated analytics, business intelligence expertise, and innovative data solutions. Working closely with executive leadership, clinical stakeholders, and cross-functional teams, this role develops and delivers actionable insights that support organizational goals, performance strategies, and key clinical initiatives.

Key responsibilities include coordinating analytics efforts to ensure the collection and reporting of standardized, high-quality data; supporting the development and enhancement of clinical dashboards; providing performance improvement insights to committees and leadership groups; and partnering with senior executives to establish, monitor, and achieve strategic clinical performance objectives.

This position also leverages deep expertise in healthcare data, Large Language Models (LLMs), and Generative AI to design, build, and evaluate advanced analytical solutions that improve workflow efficiency, operational effectiveness, and patient outcomes. The incumbent identifies opportunities to apply emerging technologies and AI-driven innovations to solve complex healthcare challenges.

In addition, this role serves as a mentor and technical leader within the department, contributing to the development of training programs, best practices, and curriculum designed to strengthen the analytical capabilities of junior team members.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment, works effectively with minimal supervision, and collaborates successfully across diverse teams. A strong commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and leveraging technology to create efficient, scalable processes is essential for success in this role.

Salary Range: $99,100 - $216,500 annually

Job Qualifications

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REQUIRED:
• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Finance, Business Management or a related field.
• Advanced skill in Python, AI/ML tools, Tableau/PowerPoint, SQL, R, Excel
• 8+ years of experience in Clinical Data Analytics, Statistics, and Quality Measures
• 8+ years of experience in advanced analytical and quantitative skills
• 1+ years Prompt engineering in healthcare workflow projects
• Support AI-enabled analytics or automation use cases using structured and unstructured data
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Project management skills
• Excellent understanding of the industry-specific issues, regulatory requirements, and current healthcare industry
• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced and creative environment
• Ability to think "outside-the-box" and be creative to accomplish departmental goals
• Ability to prioritize work and remain detail oriented
• Ability to lead System wide complex projects
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

PREFERRED:

MS in Data Science, quantitative analytical fields

5+ year in Python, SQL, and Tableau/PowerPoint experience

5+ year experience in data science (LLM), data management and data analysis

3+ year experience in healthcare industry

3+ year experience in project management

About UCLA Health

UCLA Health is a world-renowned academic medical center located in Los Angeles, California. It comprises four hospitals, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, and more than 200 primary and specialty care clinics. UCLA Health is affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the United States. The health system employs over 20,000 people and serves as a major center for patient care, medical education, and research.
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