Contract Analyst

Contract AnalystWhat you will be doing:The 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 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 Contract Analyst will work with the Director, Manager, and Senior Contract Analysts to support the needs of the member and commercial team nationwide to ensure new technology & processes meet their needs. The Contract Analyst will also maintain product and service knowledge and technical competency in all products offered throughout Supply Chain Services. 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 ResponsibilitiesAnalysis – 90%Creating high quality, member-ready analytic deliverables to support members and revenue generationIdentify and assist with 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 guidelinesFollow 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)Conduct routine analytics required to demonstrate the value of Premier contracts and to drive contract penetration.Be 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 to the ManagerMVE Analytics Development – 10%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 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 - 2 or more yearsEducation:High School Diploma or GED (Required)Preferred QualificationsSkills:Health CareBusiness analyticsCommunicationIntermediate/Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and PowerPoint)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 requirementsFamiliarity with Advanced Business Intelligence tools or data pulls for strategic process creationIn-depth understanding and knowledge of Premier data sourcesAbility to organize large amounts of data gathered during elicitation and analysis, and to cope with rapidly changing information Large data set review skillsCustomer service skills (internal and external customers)Ability to troubleshoot and communicate data/tool issues Organizational 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.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: RemoteTravel 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 b