Senior Data Analyst

Company Description Ballad Health is an integrated healthcare system serving 29 counties across Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, Northwest North Carolina, and Southeast Kentucky. The organization operates 21 hospitals, including tertiary medical centers, a children’s hospital, community and critical access hospitals, as well as behavioral health, addiction treatment, long-term care, home care, hospice, retail pharmacies, and outpatient services. Ballad Health is committed to improving the health of the communities it serves through accessible, coordinated, and accountable care. As a community-focused system, Ballad Health emphasizes listening to local needs and delivering patient-centered services supported by a comprehensive medical management corporation.
Role Description The Senior Data Analyst is a full-time, on-site role based in Gate City, VA. The individual in this role will collect, clean, and analyze healthcare and operational data to support decision-making across clinical, financial, and administrative functions. Daily responsibilities include building and maintaining data models, developing dashboards and reports, performing statistical analyses, and identifying trends to improve patient outcomes and organizational performance. The Senior Data Analyst will collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to translate data insights into actionable recommendations and communicate findings in a clear, accessible manner. This role may also involve mentoring junior analysts, supporting data governance initiatives, and contributing to the continuous improvement of analytics tools and processes.
Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analytics, with the ability to interpret complex datasets and generate meaningful insights.
• Solid foundation in statistics, including experience with statistical methods and tools commonly used in healthcare or business analytics.
• Experience in data modeling, including designing, implementing, and optimizing data structures for reporting and analysis.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present data-driven findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency in analytics and visualization tools (e.g., SQL, Excel, Power BI, Tableau) and familiarity with data warehousing concepts.
• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Healthcare Informatics, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications are a plus.
• Experience in healthcare or a complex multi-facility environment is preferred, with knowledge of clinical, financial, or operational data sources.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, manage multiple priorities, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced setting.