Senior Contract Analyst

Senior Contract Analyst What You Will Be Doing The Senior Contract Analyst is responsible for the creation of analytic deliverables for the Member Value Enablement ("MVE") division to support strategies to bring top value to the membership and revenue opportunities for Premier. The Senior Contract Analyst will be responsible for creating high standard, reliable analytics deliverables and executing on-time improved analytics deliverables to optimize the value of the GPO, clinical tools, and services. The Senior Contract Analyst will be responsible for assisting the Manager in the training, prioritization of tasks, complex issue resolution and troubleshooting. The Senior Contract Analyst will work with the Director, Manager, and Contract Analysts to support the needs of the member and commercial team nationwide to ensure new technology & processes meet their needs. In addition, the Contract Analyst will be responsible for awareness and knowledge of other business groups to better serve accounts and to drive additional member engagement. Key Responsibilities Analysis - 80% Creating high quality, member-ready analytic deliverables including complex contract categories management to support members and revenue generation Identify and assist with complex issue resolution and troubleshoot data/tool issues for escalation to the Manager for resolution Assist the Manager to identify any gaps in member solutions including Sourcing/Contracting, Technology and Analytics Adhere to data standard and governance guidelines Train and onboard new MVE staff on reports and processes Follow Member Operation Plans outlining nuances for report creation Maintain an understanding of all the revenue driving and value add products and services offered to the membership Understand data flow, large data set review, and cleanup issues Prioritize tasks and provide support on complex deliverables to ensure timely completion Generate a variety of other ad-hoc analytical work products required to manage the account Conduct routine analytics required to demonstrate the value of Premier contracts and to drive contract penetration Become an expert on Supply Chain ITS tools. This includes the collection, uploading, management, and manipulation of all related data Respond to issues quickly and correctly and ensure they are resolved or escalated within the account management team MVE Analytics Development - 20% Support the development of MVE goals of enabling Premier members to realize their supply chain and clinical improvement potential, optimizing the value of the GPO, clinical tools, and services Support an evolving analytics model by providing insights about data, optimization, performance, and technology Participate in cross functional teams across Business unit's regional operations teams as requested Understand organizational structure and related product offerings Understand how supply chain collaboratives work, including rules and member and contract eligibility Required Qualifications Work Experience: 4 or more years of applicable experience Education: High School Diploma or GED (Required) Preferred Qualifications Skills Health Care Business analytics Communication and presentation skills Intermediate/Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and PowerPoint) Familiarity with Advanced Business Intelligence tools or data pulls for strategic process creation Ability to organize large amounts of data gathered during elicitation and analysis, and to cope with rapidly changing information Customer service skills (internal and external customers) Deep knowledge of spend & supply market analysis concepts Analytical skills to critically evaluate the information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, decompose high-level information into details, abstract up from low-level information into more general understanding, distinguish presented user requests from the underlying true needs and distinguish solution ideas from requirements In-depth understanding and knowledge of Premier data sources Ability to mentor and train less experienced staff members Large data set review skills Ability to manage and lead cross-functional team collaboration Ability to prioritize member needs and provide coverage Ability to troubleshoot and communicate data/tool issues Organizational skills Detail oriented Critical thinking and problem-solving skills Knowledgeable of Sourcing strategy and ability to integrate with analytics Ability to work independently and be self-accountable Experience Experience in healthcare and IT environment preferred Similar analytic experience preferred Ability to prepare and present clinical and/or financial data utilizing Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Premier tools to share cost management and/or clinical performance improvement opportunities Senior Contract Analysts are expected to have demonstrated capable performance in a Contract Analyst role for a period of 2-3 years or equivalent experience outside of Premier Education Bachelor's degree Additional Job Requirements Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines Attention to detail Operate computer programs and software Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public) Making independent decisions Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions Working Conditions Hospital Environment. Travel requirements: No travel required. Physical demands: Sedentary – may require lifting up to 10 pounds occasionally. Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if movement is required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. Benefits Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance 401k retirement program Paid time off Participation in Premier's employee incentive plans Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer Premier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination because of age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, covered military or protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable federal, state, and local protected class, trait or status or that of persons with whom an applicant associates. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. As a federal contractor, Premier complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. 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