The Network Consultant, Business Strategy and Insights is an enterprise-level contributor within the University of Vermont Health Network (UVMHN) providing high-level research, evaluation and analysis of business development and capital investment opportunities as well as regional volume and demand forecasting. This role requires advanced acumen in business administration and financial modeling, as well as health care data analytics and a working knowledge of healthcare policy, reimbursement structures, and an understanding of the healthcare environment regionally. Working with clinical and administrative executives and senior leaders, Facilities, IT, Finance and others, he/she/they lead business planning activities for major projects leading to certificate of need applications. Additionally, the Consultant is responsible for sophisticated analyses supporting strategic planning as well as analyses of new opportunities including how to share services regionally. The consultant also contributes to capital and long-range facility planning and monitors progress on the health network’s strategic plan.

Education: 

Master's degree or equivalent required in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Administration, Statistics, Accounting, or related field

Experience: 

Five to seven years of progressive, successful experience in complex healthcare analyses, strategic planning, business planning, facilities and/or operational planning including sophisticated financial modeling; budgeting and forecasting.

Knowledge/Special Skills: 

Knowledge of complex business and operational aspects of the health care industry including understanding of the market, financial and operational data required for planning, evaluation, and assessment of health care services. Knowledge of and ability to research and correlate socioeconomic, demographic, disease prevalence and other determinants of service demand; strong computer skills including knowledge of data manipulation tools and techniques such as Excel, Access, Cognos, Crystal, SAS, SPSS, predictive modeling. Very strong analytical, organizational and project management skills. Practiced judgment, solid decision-making skills, and ability to solve problems in complex multivariate scenarios. Strong customer service and communication skills with ability to communicate complex information effectively with diverse audiences.

Job Ref: R0067638

Pay Rate: $41.19 - $61.78 per hour

Category: Administration

Employment Type: Full Time

Location:462 Shelburne Rd, Burlington, VT 05401

Department: UVMHN Strategic & Business Planning

Job Type: Regular

Primary Shift: Day

Hours per Week: 40

Weekend Needs: None