Senior Business Intelligence Analyst - MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization (MHACO)

Maine Medical Center - Portland, ME

Full-time - Senior

Portland, ME

Hospitals

About the position

MaineHealth is seeking a seasoned Senior Business Intelligence Analyst to join the MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization (MHACO). This pivotal role is designed for an analytics professional who is passionate about leveraging data to drive transformative improvements in healthcare. The Senior Business Intelligence Analyst will lead initiatives that turn complex data into actionable insights, guiding efforts to enhance care quality, optimize costs, and improve patient outcomes. This position requires a deep understanding of healthcare analytics, particularly with claims data, strong leadership skills, and the ability to mentor and guide team members in delivering impactful analytic solutions. In this role, the analyst will be responsible for mentoring junior analysts, leading data analysis and reporting initiatives, and developing advanced analytical tools. The analyst will spearhead the development and refinement of reports using Microsoft Power BI and other analytic tools, providing stakeholders with critical insights that inform decision-making at the highest levels. Additionally, the analyst will drive the design and implementation of Power BI dashboards and other tools that provide transparency and monitor ACO performance, program progress, total cost of care, and clinical quality. The Senior Business Intelligence Analyst will also translate complex data into strategic insights, helping healthcare providers in value-based programs maximize reimbursement, improve population health, and achieve organizational goals. Project management is a key aspect of this role, as the analyst will manage small to medium-sized projects, ensuring deliverables are completed on time and to a high standard while working closely with stakeholders to prioritize projects and align them with organizational objectives. This position is critical in leading the application of advanced analytics techniques to healthcare data, identifying trends, opportunities for improvement, and areas where strategic action can make a difference. The analyst will contribute to the development of innovative strategies and tactics that enhance healthcare delivery, guiding the health system as it transitions from volume-based to value-based care models.

Responsibilities

• Mentor junior analysts, guiding their professional development and fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Lead the development and refinement of reports using Microsoft Power BI and other analytic tools.
• Drive the design and implementation of Power BI dashboards that provide transparency and monitor ACO performance, program progress, total cost of care, and clinical quality.
• Translate complex data into strategic insights to help healthcare providers maximize reimbursement and improve population health.
• Manage small to medium-sized projects, ensuring deliverables are completed on time and to a high standard.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare informatics, computer science, business, or a related field is required; a master's degree is preferred or equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of 7 years of business analysis or related technical experience, with at least 4-5 years in healthcare analytics.
• Proven experience in leading analytic projects and mentoring team members.
• Strong proficiency in business intelligence software (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, QlikView/Sense) and SQL.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is essential.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with self-service data exploration tools is preferred.
• Experience with advanced statistical models such as regression analysis, machine learning techniques, forecasting, and predictive modeling would be a valuable asset.