Chief Data & Analytics Officer

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The Chief Data and Analytics Officer will lead and expand the use of data and analytic insights to enhance patient care and advance health equity across the Ventura County Medical System. They will play a pivotal role in leveraging healthcare data to improve patient outcomes and optimize organizational performance across the agency. This includes overseeing the design, management, and synthesis of internal and external analytics to drive business decisions, quality improvement, and further advance the Ventura County Health Care Agency's vision to set the standard in health care excellence.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in Data Analytics, Data Science, Health Informatics, or a related field, with experience in producing data dashboards and analytics in Cerner or similar EHR systems. They will have a strong background inbuilding scalable AI technologies and data systems, and a proven track record of driving the adoption of new technologies and developing data-driven strategies that deliver measurable business outcomes. Additionally, the candidate will excel in managing multiple programs, setting priorities, and delivering high-quality results, with strong organizational, problem-solving skills and experience in defining and operating decision maker governance. 

Duties may include but are not limited to the following: 

• Directs and oversees data reporting, analytics, and business intelligence initiatives, ensuring alignment with the overall health system objective and goals;
• Leads the design and implementation of data strategies that drive operational efficiency and improve patient outcomes;
• Working in the Electronic Health Record and other healthcare specific software applications, develops data integrity and reporting capabilities;
• Uses data analysis tools and software to present findings and recommendations that can be used to support critical business decisions;
• Presents findings and conclusions of work across a variety of platforms to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences and stakeholders of varied technical levels and expertise;
• Collaborates closely with key stakeholders, including executive leadership, to prioritize and execute data-driven business development plans and to ensure that findings are actionable and support the County’s policies;
• Directs ongoing analysis of market position, strengths, weaknesses, and product characteristics, while overseeing the planning, implementation, and maintenance of data-driven processes for monitoring and evaluating the quality and effectiveness of operations;
• Prepares and presents analytical findings to identify issues and implement data-informed solutions for continuous improvement;
• Oversees business intelligence analysis, including assessing market trends, changes in the care delivery system, negotiating contracted services and programs to meet established or projected needs;
• Develops, organizes, and prepares County healthcare studies and reports;
• Collaborates with public and private hospitals from across the region, physicians, providers, organizations, County departments, and community groups;
• Acts as internal consultant to agency departments, providing guidance and assistance on the development of short and long range plans for various service lines;
• Builds a culture of continuous learning and collaboration;
• Manages a team of analysts in the performance of research, planning, data development and analytical functions; and
• Performs other related as required.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong ability to influence and inspire both stakeholders and team members.
• Experience with artificial intelligence applications, data management and analytics solutions. 
• Advanced proficiency with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems such as Cerner. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, SQL and Tableau 
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California driver license

• Master’s degree in data analytics, data science, health informatics, healthcare analytics, or a closely related field.
• Experience with the production of data/dashboards and data analytics in Cerner or similar EHR.
• Experience building AI technologies, data systems, and analytics at scale.
• Experience with healthcare operations, patient experience, healthcare business and finance, and population health management.
• A proven track record of driving adoption of new technologies, developing data-driven strategies, and ways of working with measurable business outcomes.  
• Experience managing a multidisciplinary team and multiple programs simultaneously, setting priorities and delivering high quality results.
• Transformational leadership that fosters a culture of data driven innovation and decision making.
• A strategic mindset with strong organizations problem-solving skills across complex business challenges.
• The ability to define and operate decision-maker governance.

To APPLY for this exceptional career opportunity, please send a resume and a cover letter illustrating your experience with the following:

• The production of data/dashboards and data analytics in Cerner or similar EHR.
• Building AI technologies, data systems, and analytics at scale.
• Healthcare operations, patient experience, healthcare business and finance, and population health management.
• A proven track record of improving healthcare operations by driving adoption of new technologies, developing data-driven strategies, and ways of working with measurable business outcomes.  
• Managing a multidisciplinary team and multiple programs simultaneously, setting priorities and delivering high quality results.
• Transformational leadership that fosters a culture of data driven innovation and decision making.
• A strategic mindset with strong organizations problem-solving skills across complex business challenges.
• The ability to define and operate decision-maker governance.

If you are interested, submit an application at www.ventura.org/jobs and attach your current resume and cover letter. 

First review of resumes is anticipated to be the week of February 10, 2025, to determine if the stated requirements are met. All relevant work experience, training, and education need to be included in order to determine eligibility. Review will be on a weekly basis thereafter.

Following an evaluation of the resumes, the most qualified candidates will be invited to panel interviews. The top candidates, as determined by the panel, will then be invited to second/final interviews. The interviews may be consolidated into one process or expanded into multiple interviews contingent upon the size and quality of the candidate pool. 

For further information about this recruitment, please contact Sabrina Anderson by email at: Sabrina.Anderson@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 654-2642.

Salary : $203,532 - $284,945