Lead Data Analyst - Mercy Enterprise Analytics

Qualification(s):

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  Education: Degree(s) in data analytics, statistics, mathematics, computer science, technology or related field experience.

• Experience: Five (5) years of relevant technical or business work experience or knowledge in data analysis, business intelligence, or a related technical field, with a proven ability to deliver insights that influence strategic decision-making.

• Cultivates strategic partnerships with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to understand complex business needs, define analytical objectives, and ensure alignment with enterprise goals and organizational priorities.
  
  • Leads the elicitation and documentation of technical and business requirements, ensuring clarity and cohesion to support the development of scalable, sustainable, and high-impact data solutions.
  • Serves as a steward of data governance and integrity, supporting the enterprise data dictionary, enforcing governance frameworks, and fostering a culture of accountability and trust in data across the organization.
  • Oversees and executes large-scale, complex analytics initiatives, managing timelines, resources, and deliverables to drive measurable business value and strategic outcomes for the Ministry.
  • Champions enterprise data stewardship, ensuring the highest standards of data quality, security, and regulatory compliance, while identifying and implementing continuous improvements in data management practices.
  • Leverages advanced statistical and analytical techniques to uncover patterns, trends, and correlations across large enterprise datasets, generating insights that shape high-level decision-making and support organizational transformation.
  • Translates complex data findings into clear, actionable insights, communicating strategic recommendations to operational and executive leaders in a way that informs and influences decision-making.
  • Defines, develops, and monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) and business metrics to evaluate and track performance, identify opportunities, and support a results-driven culture.
  • Ensures rigorous data validation and testing processes to maintain accuracy, consistency, and compliance with PHI regulations and internal governance policies.
  • Collaborates across the Enterprise Data and Analytics Office (EDAO) to foster alignment, share knowledge, and ensure integrated, high-impact analytics delivery across initiatives.
  • Designs, builds, and maintains interactive, enterprise-standard dashboards and reports, delivering compelling data stories that empower stakeholders and support strategic planning.
  • Mentors and guides junior and mid-level analysts, fostering skill development, promoting best practices, and building analytical capabilities across the team.
  • Promotes organizational data literacy, delivering user education, training resources, and ongoing support to strengthen the use and understanding of analytics products across the organization.
  • Leads through change in a dynamic healthcare environment, anticipating industry trends, adapting to evolving ministry needs, and helping position the organization for long-term success.