How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

As a member of Michigan Medicine`s Department of Strategy (DOS), this individual will help lead in the development and execution of Michigan Medicine`s strategic plans and initiatives, spanning the tripartite mission. This individual will participate in DOS teams that advise senior leadership across a variety of initiatives, including creating cascaded, coordinated strategic plans, assessing and executing strategic affiliations and network development opportunities, implementing and coordinating key strategic initiatives, and formulating market and data analytics. In addition, this individual will work closely with Michigan Medicine`s strategic affiliates on cross-organizational initiatives to ensure successful and mutually rewarding affiliations. In this role, this individual will work with the Associate Chief Strategy Officer, along with the DOS Directors for Strategic Planning, Strategy Implementation, and Business Analytics and Intelligence, all in support of the Chief Strategy Officer and the Chief Clinical Strategy Officer.

As further described below, this role will primarily concentrate on leveraging data analytics to support all initiatives within the DOS, including strategic planning, contracting with affiliates for clinical outreach services, and new business development. A key aspect of this position will involve working with internal EMR data, external healthcare data sources, and claims data. This individual will be responsible for extracting and analyzing this data to derive insights. The ideal candidate will have advanced expertise in healthcare data analytics and reimbursement with a strong ability to leverage data for storytelling. This individual should also be proficient in effectively communicating findings to both technical and non-technical audiences through verbal and written means. Additional duties and responsibilities are detailed below.

The DOS supports a flexible first work environment. The selected candidate will have the option to participate in the department`s remote/in-person hybrid work model including working from home, when appropriate, if desired.

This position has an expectation for the selected candidate to travel to the DOS main offices located in Ann Arbor, MI for monthly staff meetings and to attend periodic in-person meetings with key stakeholders as needed at the University of Michigan Health`s campuses in Ann Arbor, Lansing and Grand Rapids.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Responsibilities*

• Lead in the preparation of data for strategic plans and business cases for enterprise-wide, and program-specific clinical, teaching, and research priorities and initiatives
• Strong passion for data, with a keen attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining data integrity
• Familiarity with the health care environment, terms, codes and trends
• Ability to present finding to both technical and non-technical audiences, verbal and written
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI, Sql)
• Provide a high-level understanding of both professional and facility billing and claims data
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Support execution of affiliations and partnerships by providing necessary data for various work streams, partnering with other Michigan Medicine stakeholders.
• Drive and help guide the development and use of market analytics to support all forms of Michigan Medicine strategic plans and initiatives across the system
• Assist in the development and deployment of data analytics tools (e.g., dashboards) utilized by Michigan Medicine leadership and individual departments and service lines
• Partner with Michigan Medicine affiliates, such as University of Michigan Health-West in Grand Rapids and University of Michigan Health-Sparrow, on various initiatives
• Actively promote a culture of exceptional customer service within DOS
• Lead internal DOS projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing and ensuring the quality of service provided to Michigan Medicine 
• Guide the professional development of DOS teammates
• Support implementation of established strategic plans and tactics, at both the enterprise level for all elements of the mission, and for specific services and programs
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications*

A strong candidate will have the following qualifications:

• A Master`s degree in Business Administration or Health Services Administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary
• Financial acumen and advanced project management capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to think critically, diagnose challenges, and develop and test hypotheses 

INTERMEDIATE

• At least 4 years of health care experience

SENIOR

•  At least 8 years of health care experience with 6+ years of data analytics experience.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the .

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Additional Information

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

This position reports directly to one of the Directors for Strategic Planning, Business Development, Strategic Implementation, or Business Analytics and Intelligence. 

SUPERVISION EXCERCISED

None. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires some travel for meetings across the medical campus, administrative sites, and with affiliated systems and organizations.

What Benefits Can You Look Forward To?

• 2:1 Match on Retirement Plan
• Child Care Resources 
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• Flexible Spending Accounts 
• Prescription Drug Plan 
• Mental and emotional health programs 
• Life Insurance 
• Legal Services Plan 

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.