Senior Contract Analyst

Senior Contract AnalystThe 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 ResponsibilitiesCreating high quality, member-ready analytic deliverables including complex contract categories management to support members and revenue generationIdentify and assist with complex issue resolution and troubleshoot data/tool issues for escalation to the Manager for resolutionAssist the Manager to identify any gaps in member solutions including Sourcing/Contracting, Technology and AnalyticsAdhere to data standard and governance guidelinesTrain and onboard new MVE staff on reports and processesFollow Member Operation Plans outlining nuances for report creationMaintain an understanding of all the revenue driving and value add products and services offered to the membershipUnderstand data flow, large data set review, and cleanup issues (ex: UOM)Prioritize tasks and provide support on complex deliverables to ensure timely completionGenerate 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 teamMVE Analytics DevelopmentSupport 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 requestedUnderstand organizational structure and related product offeringsUnderstand how supply chain collaboratives work, including rules and member and contract eligibility.Required QualificationsWork Experience:Years of Applicable Experience - 4 or more yearsEducation:High School Diploma or GED (Required)Preferred QualificationsSkills:Health CareBusiness analyticsCommunication and presentation skillsIntermediate/Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and PowerPoint)Familiarity with Advanced Business Intelligence tools or data pulls for strategic process creationAbility to organize large amounts of data gathered during elicitation and analysis, and to cope with rapidly changing informationCustomer service skills (internal and external customers)Deep knowledge of spend & supply market analysis conceptsAnalytical 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 requirementsIn-depth understanding and knowledge of Premier data sourcesAbility to mentor and train less experienced staff membersLarge data set review skillsAbility to manage and lead cross-functional team collaborationAbility to prioritize member needs and provide coverageAbility to troubleshoot and communicate data/tool issuesOrganizational skillsDetailed orientedCritical thinking and problem-solving skillsKnowledgeable of Sourcing strategy and ability to integrate with analyticsAbility to work independently and be self-accountableExperience: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.The expectation is that Senior Contract Analysts will have demonstrated capable performance in a Contract Analyst role for a period of 2-3 years or will have equivalent experience for the same amount of time outside of Premier.Education:Bachelor's degreeAdditional Job Requirements:Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of timeBe adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlinesAttention to detailOperate computer programs and softwareAbility 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 decisionsAbility to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptionsWorking Conditions: Hospital EnvironmentTravel Requirements: No travel requiredPhysical Demands: Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. 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.Premier's compensation philosophy is to ensure that compensation is reasonable, equitable, and competitive in order to attract and retain talented and highly skilled employees. Premier's internal salary range for this role is $72,000 - $120,000. Final salary is dependent upon several market factors including, but not limited to, departmental budgets, internal equity, education, unique skills/experience, and geographic location. Premier utilizes a wide-range salary structure to allow base salary flexibility within our ranges.Qualified full-time and part-time employees also receive access to the following benefits:Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance401k retirement programPaid time offParticipation in Premier's employee incentive plansTuition reimbursement and professional development opportunitiesPremier at a glance:Granted World's Most Ethical Companies, Ethisphere, 2008-2026Named U.S. News & World Report, Best Companies to Work For (2023, 2024, 2025)Accredited by Forbes: America's Best Management Consulting Firms 2024-2025Given Modern Healthcare Best in Business Awards: Consultants- Healthcare ManagementAwarded Cigna Workforce Designation Gold Level Recipient (2016,2017,2019,2020,2021,2022,2023,2025)For a listing of all of our awards, please visit the Awards and Recognition section on our company website.Employees receive:Perks and discountsAccess to on-site and online exercise classesPremier is looking for smart, agile individuals like you to help us transform the healthcare industry. 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