Operational Analyst

Datavant is a data platform company and the world’s leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare decision is powered by the right data, at the right time, in the right format.

Our platform is powered by the largest, most diverse health data network in the U.S., enabling data to be secure, accessible and usable to inform better health decisions. Datavant is trusted by the world’s leading life sciences companies, government agencies, and those who deliver and pay for care. 

By joining Datavant today, you’re stepping onto a high-performing, values-driven team. Together, we’re rising to the challenge of tackling some of healthcare’s most complex problems with technology-forward solutions. Datavanters bring a diversity of professional, educational and life experiences to realize our bold vision for healthcare.

This role reports to the Director, Strategic Operations. This is a highly visible role and an excellent opportunity for a finance / operations professional to join a dynamic, high-growth environment and accelerate their development.

As an Operational Analyst, you will:

• Analyze operating variances and derive insights to drive action and communicate complex issues in a clear and concise way across customer operations and coding operations
• Own operations models, including capacity planning, throughput analyses, staffing models and other P&L-oriented activities to drive thoughtful decision-making
• Provide leadership, collaboration, and input into the development and usage of internal dashboards that help Datavant’s leadership team monitor important KPIs, business drivers, and trends
• Support all deliverables for the executive leadership team, including the preparation of the monthly / quarterly updates and customer-facing packages
• Provide ad hoc analysis support to finance and operations teams, collaborating across the organization, including business analytics group
• Partner with Production and Quality operations on continuous improvement projects to ultimately improve our customer satisfaction
• Partner with peers in other departments to achieve company goals, develop a mutual understanding of roles, and foster a positive work environment 
• Oversee metrics for large projects embracing a data driven culture for success
• Be a team player who is flexible and willing to help out where needed

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a healthcare-related field
• 4+ years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, or a high-growth technology company, in a finance or operational analyst capacity
• Passion, interest, and understanding of the healthcare technology industry
• Must possess advanced Excel modeling and data analytical skills
• Ability to parse complex operational and financial analyses to drive decision-making
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to create and deliver engaging and impactful presentations tailored to diverse audiences, including senior leadership
• Expertise in leadership reporting, preparing concise and actionable insights to support strategic decision-making
• Excellent communication and organizational skills 

Bonus If:

• Familiarity with HIPAA patient privacy requirements 
• Experience in risk adjustment coding Apps and technology is a plus

We are committed to building a diverse team of Datavanters who are smart, nice, and get things done, where every Datavanter is empowered to bring their authentic self to their work. We are all responsible for stewarding a high-performance culture in which all Datavanters belong and thrive. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Our compensation philosophy is to be externally competitive, internally fair, and not win or lose on compensation. Salary ranges for this position are developed with the support of benchmarks (competitive San Francisco rates for US-based roles) and industry best practices. 

We’re building a high-growth, high-autonomy culture. We rely less on job titles and more on cultivating an environment where anyone can contribute, the best ideas win, and personal growth is driven by expanding impact. This means we default to simple job titles (e.g., Software Engineer) rather than complex ones (e.g., Senior Software Engineer). The range posted is for a given job title, which can include multiple levels. Individual rates for the same job title may differ based on  level, responsibilities, skills, and experience for a specific job. The estimated salary range for this role is  $106,300 - $125,000. 

At the end of this application, you will find a set of voluntary demographic questions. If you choose to respond, your responses will be anonymous and used to help us identify areas of improvement in our recruitment process. (We can only see aggregate responses, not individual responses. In fact, we aren’t even able to see if you’ve responded or not.) Responding is your choice and it will not be used in any way in our hiring process.

We are committed to building a diverse team of Datavanters who are all responsible for stewarding a high-performance culture in which all Datavanters belong and thrive. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

At Datavant our total rewards strategy powers a high-growth, high-performance, health technology company that rewards our employees for transforming health care through creating industry-defining data logistics products and services.

The range posted is for a given job title, which can include multiple levels. Individual rates for the same job title may differ based on their level, responsibilities, skills, and experience for a specific job.

To ensure the safety of patients and staff, many of our clients require post-offer health screenings and proof and/or completion of various vaccinations such as the flu shot, Tdap, COVID-19, etc. Any requests to be exempted from these requirements will be reviewed by Datavant Human Resources and determined on a case-by-case basis. Depending on the state in which you will be working, exemptions may be available on the basis of disability, medical contraindications to the vaccine or any of its components, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, and/or religion.

This job is not eligible for employment sponsorship.

Datavant is committed to a work environment free from job discrimination. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. To learn more about our commitment, please review our EEO Commitment Statement here. Know Your Rights, explore the resources available through the EEOC for more information regarding your legal rights and protections. In addition, Datavant does not and will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. 

At the end of this application, you will find a set of voluntary demographic questions. If you choose to respond, your answers will be anonymous and will help us identify areas for improvement in our recruitment process. (We can only see aggregate responses, not individual ones. In fact, we aren’t even able to see whether you’ve responded.) Responding is entirely optional and will not affect your application or hiring process in any way.

Datavant is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need an accommodation while seeking employment, please contact us at peopleteam@datavant.com. We will review your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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