Job Posting Title:
Senior Business Analyst
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Hiring Department:
Dell Medical School
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA
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Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
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Location:
AUSTIN, TX
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Job Details:
General Notes

This position supports operational and financial performance across one or more designated departments within the healthcare system. The role may support sponsored projects, clinical trials, outpatient clinics, programs, and other administrative or clinical units.

Purpose

The Senior Business Analyst leads complex financial and operational analyses, develops advanced reporting tools and dashboards, and supports strategic planning and process improvement initiatives across designated operational areas within the healthcare system.

Responsibilities

Leads Financial Analysis and Budget Oversight

• Oversees financial performance monitoring across designated areas of responsibility including sponsored projects, clinical trials, outpatient clinics, and programs
• Conducts complex variance analysis and identifies financial risks and opportunities
• Communicates financial analyses, budgets, and forecasts to leadership to support informed decision making
• Validates transaction coding and ensures compliance with financial policies
• Partners with operational and administrative stakeholders to support budget development and forecasting
• Advises leadership on budget alignment and resource allocation

Drives Operational Process Improvement

• Leads initiatives to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency
• Conducts root cause analysis and recommends corrective actions
• Designs and implements process improvement frameworks
• Develops workflow models and performance metrics
• Documents process improvements and maintains records of changes and outcomes

Develops Advanced Data Reporting and Automation Tools

• Designs and maintains complex dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms
• Automates recurring reports and data workflows to improve efficiency using reporting and analytical tools
• Synthesizes data from multiple systems to support decision making and assist leadership in anticipating downstream impacts
• Ensures data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with governance standards
• Provides actionable insights through advanced analytics and visualization

Leads Strategic Planning and Program Evaluation

• Builds financial models to support long-term planning and strategic initiatives
• Conducts scenario analysis and forecasting for departmental growth
• Collaborates with leadership and cross-functional partners to align analytics with organizational goals
• Supports program reviews and performance evaluations
• Advises on resource optimization and investment strategies

Oversees Grant, Clinical Trial, Clinic, or Program Financials

• Leads budget development for sponsored projects, clinical trials, programs, or outpatient clinics
• Monitors post-award, clinic, or program financial performance and compliance
• Prepares financial documentation for reporting and audits
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders across administrative, clinical, and operational functions
• Tracks effort reporting, allowable expenses, and regulatory requirements

Facilitates Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• Communicates complex findings and recommendations to senior leadership
• Leads cross-functional meetings and workshops to gather requirements
• Serves as a liaison between finance and operational stakeholders to support coordination and alignment
• Escalates issues and ensures timely resolution of analytics deliverables
• Maintains effective communication and follow through with external partners to support timely resolution and progress on initiatives
• Builds collaborative relationships across the organization

Marginal or Periodic Functions

• Participates in enterprise-wide strategic initiatives and task forces
• Supports training and mentoring of junior analysts and staff
• Contributes to proposal development and associated financial planning
• Assists with vendor negotiations and contract evaluations
• Attends industry conferences and professional development events
• Performs related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strategic Agility

• Sees ahead clearly and anticipates future consequences and trends
• Builds long-term financial models to support strategic goals
• Advises leadership on investment and resource planning
• Aligns analytics with organizational vision

Analytical Thinking / Decision Quality

• Makes sound decisions using data, experience, and judgment
• Conducts complex variance and scenario analysis
• Synthesizes data from multiple systems
• Prioritizes high-impact recommendations

Business Insight

• Understands how organizations operate and generate value
• Identifies cost-saving opportunities
• Aligns financial analysis with operational goals
• Evaluates market and internal performance trends

Manages Complexity

• Analyzes multifaceted problems and synthesizes solutions
• Leads cross-functional analytics projects
• Integrates financial, operational, and compliance data
• Balances competing priorities in dynamic environments

Communicates Effectively

• Tailors communication to different audiences
• Presents findings to senior leadership
• Facilitates stakeholder engagement
• Writes clear and actionable reports

Plans and Aligns

• Organizes work to meet strategic objectives
• Develops project timelines and deliverables
• Aligns reporting tools with department goals
• Anticipates resource needs for initiatives

Tech Savvy

• Adopts and applies new technologies effectively
• Demonstrates advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet tools
• Automates reporting workflows
• Uses tools such as Power BI, Tableau, and ERP systems for analysis
• Troubleshoots and optimizes data tools

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Five years of relevant experience in financial analysis, business operations, or data analytics
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel or comparable spreadsheet and data analysis tools
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate complex financial and operational information to a variety of stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across teams

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field
• Seven years of experience in a healthcare, academic, or research setting
• Experience with Tableau, SQL, ERP systems, and financial modeling
• Familiarity with sponsored projects, clinical trials, and outpatient clinic operations

Licenses/Registrations/Certifications

Required

• None

Preferred

• Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Professional Certification
• Tableau Desktop Specialist
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or similar financial credential

Salary Range

$85,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Standard office environment
• Repetitive use of a keyboard and computer
• Routine use of standard office equipment
• May be exposed to occupational hazards such as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications, and disoriented or combative patients

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled into your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.