Advanced Analytics Analyst

Advanced Analytics Analyst

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

The Advanced Analytics Analyst is an established professional individual contributor within the Corporate Audit Data Analytics team. This role supports the execution of data analytics projects that enhance audit effectiveness, strengthen risk insights, and improve efficiency through the use of data and technology. The Advanced Analytics Analyst partners closely with audit teams and technical stakeholders to design and deliver analytical solutions that support risk-based audits, SOX activities, and advisory projects.

Medtronic is the global leader in medical technology, alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life for millions of people around the world. As a member of the Corporate Audit team, the Advanced Analytics Analyst will contribute to our mission by leveraging data, analytics, and technology to support the independent and objective identification, assessment, and evaluation of risks and controls.

At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. This position is remote to enhance our competitive edge and expand our cross-functional collaboration efforts. This role may require up to 30% travel to enhance collaboration and support the successful completion of projects.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Supports the design and execution of data analytics solutions that enhance risk-based audits, SOX activities, and advisory engagements.
• Develops and executes data queries, data transformations, and analytical models using tools such as SQL, Python, Excel, Power BI, Alteryx, or Power Platform.
• Collaborates with audit teams and business partners to understand data requirements and translate business questions into analytical approaches.
• Creates dashboards, visualizations, and reporting solutions that clearly communicate insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ensures appropriate documentation is maintained for analytics projects, including objectives, data sources, data models, methodologies, and testing results in accordance with department standards.
• Works with large enterprise datasets and evaluates data quality to support reliable analysis and conclusions.
• Manages multiple assignments simultaneously in an organized and structured manner while tracking tasks and escalating risks or issues when appropriate.
• Builds collaborative relationships across the Global Audit Department and with cross-functional partners including IT, data teams, and business stakeholders.
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning and development in data analytics, audit analytics, and emerging technologies.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 2+ years of experience in Audit (e.g., Big 4 or similar), Internal Audit, Accounting, Finance, or another analytical role.
• Experience with data analysis, reporting, or analytics tools such as Excel, Power BI, Alteryx, or similar technologies.

Nice to Have

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree, preferably in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).
• Foundational programming experience using tools or languages such as SQL or Python to support data analysis, automation, or data extraction.
• Basic understanding of data mining, data transformation, and data modeling concepts.
• Familiarity with enterprise systems such as SAP or other large ERP platforms.
• Basic understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies such as Agile or Waterfall.
• Familiarity with version control tools (e.g., Git) and collaborative development practices.
• Exposure to AI-assisted analytics or coding tools such as Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar technologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate insights clearly across technical and non-technical audiences.

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—where your unique background and perspective are valued.

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD): $76,000.00 - $114,000.00. This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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