Senior Department Operations Analyst

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 

JOB SUMMARY
The Department Operations Analyst plays a key role in supporting and optimizing departmental operations within UT Southwestern’s health system enterprise, with a primary focus on data integrity, reporting, and process improvement in PeopleSoft and other Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS). This position ensures the accuracy and efficiency of personnel transactions, position management, and workforce reporting, providing vital analytical and technical support to departmental leadership. The Analyst collaborates closely with UTSW Human Resources, Internal Medicine Grants & Finance teams, and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, to streamline workflows, troubleshoot system issues, and enhance the integration of HRIS data with departmental operations. Responsibilities include managing and auditing employee records in PeopleSoft, preparing workforce analytics and operational dashboards ensuring compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements, and serving as the department’s subject matter expert on HRIS functionality and reporting. This role requires strong technical aptitude with enterprise HR systems, attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights that improve administrative efficiency and support the department’s academic and clinical mission. Please note, this role is 100% on site. 


 

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Bachelor's degree in business, management information systems, or related field.
   

• Experience
  3 years of applicable experience required. 
  Experience may be considered in lieu of education. 
   

Preferred

• Experience
  Experience in business operations, analysis or information systems 
  Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma concepts desired, and certification is a plus. 

   

  Experience with the following systems:  PowerBI, Sharepoint, Orbit, Peoplesoft
   

  
  Key Responsibilities: 

   

• Partner with the Assistant Director, Research and Facilities, to oversee daily operations of departmental space and facilities.
• Manage a portfolio of medium- to large-scale projects, including capital and renovation initiatives totaling approximately $7 million annually.