Healthcare Analyst

Job SummaryA client of The Intersect Group is seeking a Senior Analyst to support large hospital systems through advanced data analysis, financial analytics, and cost optimization initiatives. This role will analyze healthcare spend data, identify savings opportunities, and provide actionable insights to support strategic decisions around pricing, contracts, rebates, and administrative fees.The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, healthcare experience, and the ability to translate complex data into clear recommendations for business leaders and stakeholders.This is a hybrid role requiring onsite support 3 days per week in Chicago, IL.Key ResponsibilitiesLead analytics projects by creating datasets, conducting ad-hoc analyses, and solving complex business questionsAnalyze hospital purchasing and product usage data to identify cost savings opportunities and optimization strategiesEvaluate pricing, contracts, rebates, administrative fees, and market benchmarks to uncover financial insightsPartner with Spend Managers and business leaders to communicate findings, recommendations, and cost reduction opportunitiesInterpret reporting results using healthcare market and product knowledgeGather business requirements and determine the best analytical approach for new requestsIdentify trends, performance metrics, and benchmarks to support strategic initiativesCreate presentations, dashboards, charts, graphs, and reports to communicate findingsManage multiple projects while maintaining accuracy and attention to detailRequired Qualifications4-5+ years of data analytics experienceHealthcare experience required (hospital systems, healthcare analytics, supply chain, or related)Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsAdvanced Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas, data analysis)Experience working with large datasets and translating data into business insightsStrong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skillsAbility to work independently and manage multiple prioritiesIdeal Candidate ProfileA healthcare-focused analyst who can combine strong data skills with business understanding to identify savings opportunities, support hospital clients, and communicate insights to executive stakeholders. Experience with healthcare supply chain, procurement, spend analytics, or financial analysis is highly preferred.