Senior Business Analyst

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 initiativ