Workforce Planning Analyst Senior

Develops, designs, and implements predictive planning analytical models, tools and procedures. Formulates effective strategies consistent with business strategy of the organization. Creates and administers reports to meet end user needs and assists in creating and maintaining databases. Proactively anticipates reporting needs and offers recommendations on value-added data and reports. Performs complex data management and manipulation to support analytics initiatives and forecasting to identify trends and determine optimal performance. Develops various approaches to management of data and analysis based on project need to ensure objectives and goals are realized through analysis and reporting activities. Generates and executes actionable reporting by utilizing data visualization tools. Quantifies and assesses the most efficient use of resources needed to successfully execute business strategy. Identifies and analyzes capacity measures to provide leadership with data to allow for optimal service and quality levels. Identifies and establishes baselines to assist leaders in planning needs to ensure internal metrics are met and can plan for strategic priorities. Maintains and ensures ongoing data integrity and accuracy, which includes creating and running audits to identify and correct system data integrity issues, proactively developing ways to improve processes/systems, making recommendations and implementing changes. Independently conducts research and analysis of internal organizational information and external industry data, practice analytics, supply/demand forecasting and other model insights in order to develop strategies to proactively respond to and improve patient, business and/or market/service lines changes. Acts as a subject matter expert in planning analysis and reporting needs. Stays abreast of industry trends and utilizes best practices for continuous improvement and analytic capability to integrate strategies. Develops and implements concise, insightful executive summaries for reporting needs, utilizing data and modeling tools. Presents methodology and conclusions of analyses. Uses statistical analysis (e.g. regression analysis, factor analysis, predictive modeling) and applies complex analytical techniques to draw inferences and conclusions and develops recommendations based on analyses. Develops and maintains positive, collaborative and effective relationships, communicates regularly and provides consultation services to assess needs and deliver timely information to all levels of the organization. Conducts or assists in facilitating meetings and workshops as needed. Maintains confidentiality and adheres to Advocate Health policies when handling sensitive caregiver and patient data.